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Rescue techniques for coronary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents an array of advanced rescue techniques employed in coronary interventions when unexpected complications arise. It features real-world cases including management of complex coronary artery aneurysms, malignant pericardial tamponade, challenging primary PCI scenarios, and innovative bailout strategies such as self-made covered stents and guidewire...
Pulmonary valve: the next frontier in adult structural interventions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the evolving role of the pulmonary valve in adult structural interventions. It reviews complex transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) cases, strategies for managing challenging right ventricular outflow tract anatomies, and percutaneous solutions for pulmonary artery stenosis and related complications.
Back to the future - Lessons from the past that can guide contemporary practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Reflecting on historical perspectives in the management of atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease, this session imparts valuable lessons to guide contemporary PCI practice. It emphasizes best practices in vessel preparation, evaluates the significance of drug-eluting stents, and provides a pathologist’s insight into mechanisms of PCI failure to...
New techniques and tips in CTO PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents new techniques and practical tips in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers innovative approaches such as the side-flap technique, simplified antegrade strategies for calcified lesions, and retrograde CTO techniques, providing valuable insights into overcoming challenging occlusions.
Thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the critical role of mechanical thrombectomy in managing pulmonary embolism, focusing on rescue interventions in refractory massive acute cases. It explores clinical and technical challenges that extend beyond current guidelines, reviews complex cases including intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism with peripheral embolism, intracardiac thrombosis,...
A critical appraisal of the recent evidence in the LAA closure field
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically appraises recent evidence in the left atrial appendage (LAA) closure field, focusing on landmark trials such as CHAMPION-AF and CLOSURE AF. It discusses how these findings may influence patient selection and clinical practice, offering guidance on integrating new evidence into decision-making for stroke...
Place of DCB in clinical practice
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the clinical applications of drug-coated balloons (DCB) across diverse challenging scenarios. It covers management of severely calcified nodules in acute coronary syndrome, healing of intentional dissections in chronic total occlusions using paclitaxel DCB, strategic integration of contemporary technology in complex lesion treatment, and...
Complex anatomy in STEMI patients
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the unique challenges posed by complex coronary anatomy in STEMI patients. Through detailed case discussions, it highlights management of anomalous culprit origins, multifaceted infarcts, rare presentations, and urgent primary PCI strategies in anatomically complex scenarios. The session emphasizes adaptive techniques to navigate unexpected...
Rethinking coronary artery disease: from ischaemia to atheroma - Implications of the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session invites a re-evaluation of coronary artery disease by shifting focus from ischemia to atheroma, integrating insights from the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology. It explores the significance of plaque burden, biology, and inflammation in guiding PCI decisions and outlines the future role of PCI...
When a primary PCI goes wrong
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session investigates complications encountered during primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). It covers management of no-reflow phenomena, innovative guide extension catheter aspiration techniques for thrombus-rich STEMI, challenges when balloon crossing fails, vein graft PCI pitfalls, and complex concurrent ischemic events involving myocardial infarction and limb ischemia....
The value of intravascular imaging in the planning - Optimisation of PCI and dealing with complications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting the critical role of intravascular imaging in PCI, this session explores its utility in procedural planning, optimization of outcomes, and identification and management of complications. Through international case studies, it demonstrates how imaging enhances understanding beyond angiography alone and facilitates tailored, effective interventions.
Regulatory and reimbursement pathways for MedTech innovators
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth exploration of regulatory and reimbursement pathways critical for MedTech innovators. It covers the transition challenges from the Medical Device Directive (MDD) to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), sharing lessons learned and success stories. The session also addresses reimbursement frameworks in the...
Unconventional situations during cardiovascular interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses unconventional and challenging scenarios encountered during cardiovascular interventions, focusing on managing complications effectively in the cathlab. Through detailed case presentations from Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, it explores innovative approaches to acute aortic valve regurgitation, TAVI complications in bicuspid anatomy, and diagnostic dilemmas in...
To rescue the unexpected complications during TAVI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the recognition and management of unexpected complications during TAVI procedures. Through cases from Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, it examines mechanisms underlying common and rare complications such as aortic sinus injury, acute valve dislocation, and left main collapse. Attendees gain practical insights...
Lessons from the long-term DES data: how they can inform today's practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews long-term clinical data on drug-eluting stents (DES) and bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS), offering valuable insights to inform current interventional cardiology practice. It covers seven-year outcomes of magnesium scaffolds in ACS, five-year results of sirolimus-eluting iron BRS, and extensive post-market studies of various thin-strut and...
The digital pulse: innovation in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights transformative innovations in the catheterization laboratory that prioritize patient-centered care and enhanced safety. Focus areas include advancements in radiation practice through new technology and the integration of artificial intelligence to improve image analysis, decision-making, and procedural efficiency in interventional cardiology.
New strategies in STEMI treatments
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Investigate new strategies in STEMI treatment through data from international registries and clinical trials. This session examines the comparative efficacy of sirolimus versus paclitaxel-coated balloons, plaque modification in calcified lesions, novel cardioprotective techniques during primary PCI, and the role of AI-assisted ECG interpretation in STEMI pathways.
Debate: how will AI change the cardiology landscape in the next five years?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence on cardiology over the next five years. This session addresses AI's role in reporting, triage, workflow optimization, and decision-making, while distinguishing realistic clinical benefits from hype. It also discusses governance, accountability, and legal considerations surrounding AI adoption in...
Double face of DCB in clinical practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the dual aspects of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in clinical practice through diverse case studies. Topics include DCB use in left main STEMI, OCT-guided management of in-stent restenosis, expanding indications for complex PCI, and challenges such as DCB failure and decision-making between drug-eluting balloons...
Structural heart devices: what's new and how it reaches your cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Discover the latest innovations in structural heart devices, spanning new TAVR platforms, mitral and tricuspid valve technologies, leaflet modification, and closure devices. Gain insight into the comprehensive innovation pathway from concept and prototyping to regulatory approval and clinical adoption, with perspectives from physician-innovators on drivers of...