3644 results for «2642»
3644 results
New tools for risk stratification in STEMI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights novel tools and scores for risk stratification in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. It covers prognostic indices such as the index of microcirculatory resistance, the PREDICT-STEMI score, thrombus characteristics, sex differences in outcomes, renal impairment impacts, and benefits of complete revascularization strategies.
Intracoronary imaging guidance in challenging PCI scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role of intracoronary imaging, particularly IVUS, in guiding complex percutaneous coronary interventions. It presents techniques such as IVUS-guided puncture of neo-ostia, stent implantation for ostial lesions, and innovative procedural methods like the Heart POTTER technique, underscoring the importance of precise imaging...
Complications in coronary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews uncommon and challenging complications encountered during coronary interventions. Cases include brachial arteriovenous fistula following radial access, retained guidewires, coronary sinus perforation during device implantation, and complex atherectomy procedures, emphasizing preparedness and management strategies.
Beyond first implant: valve-in-valve, redo and leaflet modification
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advanced transcatheter aortic valve therapies beyond the first implant, focusing on valve-in-valve, redo procedures, and leaflet modification techniques. Topics include bioprosthetic valve fracture, long-term outcomes from the DURA-ViV registry, simplified workflows for leaflet modification in redo-TAVI, and intravascular ultrasound evaluation of valve expansion...
Reliability and application of angio-based physiology in daily work
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session evaluates the reliability and clinical application of angiography-based physiological assessments in daily practice. Topics include comparisons of angiography-derived microvascular resistance and flow metrics with invasive methods, reproducibility of quantitative flow ratio (QFR), and its correlation with symptom burden and other imaging modalities.
TAVI complications: the nurses and allied professionals' perspective
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role nurses and allied professionals (NAPs) play during TAVI complications. Through detailed clinical cases, it emphasizes their contributions in managing adverse events and explores the significance of structured debriefing to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Challenges during PCI on bifurcation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in bifurcation lesions. It discusses decision-making strategies, techniques to avoid implanting permanent devices, the use of IVUS-guided laser atherectomy for restenosis, and approaches to challenging double bifurcation lesions including drug-coated balloon therapy.
TAVI procedural complications - Part 6: paravalvular leak, basilica and more
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into complex TAVI procedural complications including paravalvular leak and challenges such as BASILICA technique failures, aortic dissection, valve infolding, and valve dislocation. This session presents real-world cases illustrating troubleshooting strategies and innovative interventions like TAVI-in-TAVI procedures to address these critical scenarios.
Optimal use of dedicated device for calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the optimal utilization of dedicated devices for managing complex coronary calcification. Explore decision-making strategies involving orbital atherectomy and cutting balloon techniques, as well as advanced approaches like contact intravascular lithotripsy for stented calcified nodules. Additional focus is given to ablative and modifying...
Intracoronary imaging insights in ACS
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Discover how intracoronary imaging advances understanding and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). This session explores high-definition intravascular ultrasound for PCI guidance, novel predictive metrics, and the impact of emerging factors like microplastics on plaque instability, alongside pathophysiological insights into layered plaques and coronary ectasia in...
PFO closure - Progression in practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents progressive insights into patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, comparing outcomes across age groups and evaluating residual shunting via transcranial Doppler. It highlights tailored antiplatelet therapy durations from the PROLONG registry, long-term safety and efficacy data, morphological variations of the fossa ovalis, and the...
Stay calm and carry on: bailout techniques for calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on bailout techniques for calcified lesions, this session addresses challenging scenarios such as deformed stents, post-CABG angioplasty complications, and balloon uncrossable lesions in tortuous anatomy. It provides practical approaches to manage complex calcium-related complications that may arise unexpectedly during intervention, ensuring preparedness for difficult procedural...
How to safely perform a retrograde CTO PCI: step-by-step guidance
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers step-by-step guidance on safely performing retrograde chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers the fundamentals of retrograde setup and collateral crossing, execution of a controlled reverse CART technique, and addresses common pitfalls with practical tips to improve procedural success and...
TAV-in-SAV TAVI procedure - LIVE case
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 70‑year‑old man with COPD and a history of severe aortic stenosis treated with SAVR (27 mm Perimount Magna) in 2012, followed by endocarditis in 2013, presented with symptomatic degeneration of the surgical valve, predominantly as severe aortic regurgitation. Left ventricular function was preserved (LVEF 50%)...
New evidence for coronary physiology in epicardial disease
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore new evidence in coronary physiology related to epicardial disease through analyses of landmark trials and registries. Topics include five-year follow-up data from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR-SWEDEHEART, complete revascularization in elderly myocardial infarction patients, angiography-derived versus pressure wire assessments, prognostic implications of CT angiography-derived physiology, and the...
Adopting a step-by-step approach for successful redo TAVI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session outlines a systematic step-by-step approach for redo TAVI procedures, including detailed pre-procedural CT analysis. It addresses challenges associated with failing short and tall-frame valves, and discusses coronary protection and leaflet modification techniques critical for successful reinterventions.
From entry to exit: managing arterial access for nurses and allied professionals
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on arterial access management tailored for nurses and allied health professionals. It highlights key anatomical landmarks, demonstrates the purpose and use of common vascular closure devices through live manikin demonstrations, and discusses the essential role of nursing and allied staff in vascular access...
Innovation in transcatheter mitral valve interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session presents the latest innovations in transcatheter mitral valve interventions, highlighting cutting-edge devices and clinical experiences. Topics include early feasibility studies of novel hemivalve systems, first-in-human experiences with new mitral valve replacement technologies, advances in transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with one-year outcome data, and...
Expect the unexpected when treating calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the unexpected challenges in treating calcified lesions, this session showcases novel combined strategies for managing distal small-vessel coronary perforations, alongside complex case studies involving perforations, dissections, and stent complications related to calcified nodules. It provides valuable insights into rescue techniques and complication management to improve...
Routine primary PCI: what can go wrong?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers an in-depth examination of potential complications during routine primary PCI, focusing on prevention and management strategies. Key learning points include understanding no-reflow phenomena, managing STEMI in post-CABG patients, and handling thrombus burden effectively. Real-world cases illustrate decision-making processes and therapeutic approaches to optimize...
