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Optimising TAVI care pathways
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines innovations in TAVI care pathways aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. Topics include large-scale transatlantic data on day-case TAVI, standardized ECG conduction algorithms reducing hospital stay, nurse-led structured pathways, feasibility of very early discharge, and urgent outpatient TAVI for severe aortic...
Antithrombotic strategies in challenging clininal scenarios
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a comprehensive overview of antithrombotic strategies tailored to challenging clinical scenarios. Topics include management in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing DES implantation, the use of low-dose Cangrelor and Bivalirudin during PCI under ECMO in cardiac arrest, polymer types in stents, and timing...
Optimising the results of non-left main bifurcation PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on optimizing outcomes in non-left main bifurcation PCI by emphasizing lesion preparation and stent sizing guided by intravascular imaging. It integrates physiological and imaging assessments for confident final result evaluation and discusses criteria for selecting upfront two-stent strategies in bifurcation lesions.
Advancing TAVI practice
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Advancing TAVI practice is the focus of this session, addressing antiplatelet therapy choices, novel transcatheter treatments for pure aortic regurgitation, early hemodynamic valve deterioration as a prognostic marker, prosthesis-patient mismatch in redo-TAVI, pioneering valve-in-mechanical valve interventions, and comprehensive core-lab evaluation of implantation depth and clinical outcomes.
TAVI procedural complications - Part 7: coronary protection, valve embolisation, and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complex procedural complications in TAVI, featuring challenging cases such as rupture of the sinus of Valsalva, innovative bailouts for valve embolisation, mechanisms of aorta-right ventricular fistula post-TAVI, and management strategies for failed surgical aortic valves after endocarditis.
TAVI - Procedural strategy
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on procedural strategies for TAVI, examining the influence of coronary artery disease severity on PCI decision-making, revascularisation approaches in high-bleeding risk patients, the role of CT imaging and implant depth in procedural planning, and comparative evaluation of pre-dilatation versus direct valve implantation in...
Is DCB the new gold standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the emerging role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) as a potential new standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation lesions. It focuses on selecting appropriate indications, optimal vessel preparation and delivery timing, and executing stepwise DCB strategies versus hybrid approaches to maximize clinical outcomes.
Publishing in interventional cardiology: aligning authors, editors and impact
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive perspective on publishing in interventional cardiology by aligning the expectations of authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. It addresses differences in paper interpretation, common misalignments between scientific intent and editorial outcomes, and strategies to enhance clarity, relevance, and impact of scientific publications.
Beyond the diagnosis: a qualitative exploration of women’s experiences with cardiovascular disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a qualitative exploration of women's experiences with cardiovascular disease, highlighting unique challenges throughout their care pathway from diagnosis to rehabilitation. It shares robust patient experience data and offers recommendations aimed at improving cardiovascular care tailored to women’s specific needs.
Precision TAVI - Seering marginal gains
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into precision techniques in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting novel stepwise implantation methods for self-expanding valves, the effects of internal diameter and valve fracture on gradients post valve-in-valve TAVI, and comparative analyses of implantation-depth variability across large-size TAVI platforms. Additionally, it evaluates...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 8: aortic dissection, multiple valves procedures, and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complex procedural complications encountered during TAVI, featuring challenging cases such as aortic dissection, multiple valve procedures including redo TAVI in patients with left ventricular assist devices, and structural failures like valve infolding and embolisation. It emphasizes strategic decision-making under critical circumstances to optimize...
Risk and prognosis predictors in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores key risk and prognostic factors in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), encompassing biomarker-based outcome prediction, the influence of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on myocardial injury, and thrombotic risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI. It further examines gender differences in young STEMI patients, the safety...
Primary PCI dilemmas: when imaging saves the day
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of imaging in resolving dilemmas during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents complex cases illustrating challenges such as coronary compression, thrombus burden in large vessels, and culprit lesion identification, including the use of high-definition intravascular ultrasound (HD-IVUS) to reclassify...
Post myocardial infarction and iatrogenic VSDs: case-based decision taking
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on decision-making in post-myocardial infarction and iatrogenic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) through illustrative cases. It covers transcatheter closure techniques, zero contrast interventions guided by echocardiography, and innovative approaches to late and residual VSDs following congenital heart surgery.
Innovations in TAVI: TAVI 2.0
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents cutting-edge advancements in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting the TAVI 2.0 era. It encompasses innovative techniques such as percutaneous and non-fluoroscopic TAVR guided by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), novel alternative access via the left subscapular approach, and patient-tailored commissural alignment assessed through CT...
Challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI, including coronary embolisation from aortic valve vegetation, blunt chest trauma-related STEMI, intramural hematoma diagnostics with multimodality imaging, acute stent thrombosis during dengue recovery, and advanced clot removal techniques beyond standard aspiration devices.
NSTEMI: when everything does not go as planned
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases of NSTEMI where unexpected challenges arise during intervention. It provides a comprehensive review of complication management strategies, including coronary perforation techniques. Through detailed case analyses from diverse centers, attendees gain practical insights into troubleshooting and treatment adaptations essential for managing difficult...
CTO ADVANCED Level III: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced educational session features live complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud and University Hospital Basel. It emphasizes optimizing strategy selection, procedural efficiency across diverse CTO anatomies, and integrating advanced techniques into routine complex practice.
Left main PCI: technical limits
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session reviews the technical challenges and current strategies in left main PCI. Topics include provisional versus DK crush approaches, IVUS-based assessment of ostial LAD lesions, long-term outcomes of DCB use in left main bifurcations, stenting strategies for complex lesions, and the prognostic value of...
Let's train! How to build a functional training programme for our team?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the common barriers to effective cathlab training and offers a structured approach to building a functional training program tailored to your team's needs. Emphasis is placed on sustainable training models, teamwork, and evaluation methods to ensure competency development and continuous improvement in interventional...