3629 results for «2036»
3629 results
Multivessel disease or left main disease
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores revascularisation strategies for patients with multivessel or left main coronary artery disease. It emphasizes the role of intravascular physiology and imaging in guiding treatment decisions and highlights procedural factors that contribute to improved long-term clinical outcomes, supported by complex case discussions.
INOCA in patients with coronary artery disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on ischaemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) in patients with coronary artery disease. It raises awareness of common clinical presentations, emphasizes accurate diagnosis through functional coronary testing, and discusses how tailored treatment strategies can improve patient outcomes in this frequently under-recognized condition.
Calcium in the coronary arteries - What could go wrong?
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities of treating calcified coronary artery lesions, highlighting strategic selection of PCI approaches, anticipation of potential complications, and agile adaptation of techniques to manage these challenges effectively. Featuring real-world cases from Ireland and the United Kingdom, it provides critical learnings on...
Challenges for TAVI in bicuspid
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the unique challenges encountered during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with bicuspid aortic valves. It covers procedural nuances for type 0 bicuspid valves, risks associated with anomalous coronary anatomy, and complex anatomical considerations such as large annulus and tortuous aorta, culminating...
Asymptomatic high-risk patients: can CT coronary angiography improve our practice?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the role of cardiac computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography in improving clinical practice for asymptomatic high-risk patients. It discusses detection of vulnerable plaque features, the importance of inflammation and physiology in risk assessment, and explores individualized treatment pathways including PCI, medical therapy, or...
Beyond coronary arteries: SVG and peripheral interventions
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session expands focus beyond coronary arteries to cover interventions in saphenous vein grafts (SVG) and peripheral arteries. It reviews long-term clinical outcomes of SVG PCI, real-world data from coronary artery bypass graft interventions, and advances in ultrasound-guided treatments of peripheral artery lesions, including predictors of...
Shock: enhancing our pathways of care
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advancements in the management pathways for patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, particularly those complicating STEMI. It discusses patient characteristics, timing of PCI procedures, updated SCAI shock staging, representation in clinical trials, and angiographic findings in shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases, aiming to enhance clinical...
Diversity in coronary artery disease treatment
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on the diversity in coronary artery disease treatment, this session highlights challenges ranging from maintaining interventional cardiology services during conflict to the influence of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus on prognosis and risk assessment. It also presents clinical outcomes related to stent thrombosis...
Complex coronary artery intervention: how DCB can help us
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the role of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) in managing complex coronary artery interventions. It covers DCB-based PCI approaches in challenging lesions, compares clinical outcomes between Paclitaxel-coated balloon-only PCI and other strategies, and evaluates the effectiveness of DCB versus Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) in de...
Complication management in CTO PCI - Part 2
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on managing complications during chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI procedures. It presents challenging cases including artery perforations, donor vessel-related procedural difficulties, and intramural hematoma rescue guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Strategies to address in-stent CTO and the unpredictable nature of CTO PCI complications...
Nightmare scenarios in the cathlab
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents challenging and unexpected scenarios encountered in the catheterisation laboratory, highlighting critical complications such as stent-induced coronary dissections, acute arterial occlusions, and procedural catastrophes. Real-life cases illustrate emergency management strategies, including rescue techniques for vascular complications and early recognition of acute syndromes, underscoring the...
From wires to knives: CABG essentials every cathlab nurse and allied professional should know
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session is designed to equip cathlab nurses and allied professionals with essential knowledge about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). It covers the indications for CABG, relevant cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and the importance of effective communication with patients undergoing CABG procedures. Practical walkthroughs of angiograms...
Left main PCI-complex procedures
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers complex left main coronary artery PCI procedures that challenge standard algorithms. It includes tackling chronic total occlusions of the left main, managing spontaneous coronary artery dissection in patients on ECMO, handling stent dislodgement, and addressing complex trifurcation lesions, providing comprehensive insights into advanced...
Bifurcation failure: the realities and strategies for avoidance
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges associated with bifurcation lesion PCI, focusing on procedural complications, novel classification systems for in-stent restenosis, and plaque characterization near side branches. It reviews clinical outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) treatments for side branch lesions, the influence of drug-eluting balloon strategies, and...
CT and intracoronary imaging evaluation of coronary disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on advanced imaging modalities for evaluating coronary artery disease, including the clinical application of CT angiography and intracoronary imaging techniques like OCT and IVUS. Topics encompass barriers to OCT usage, the impact of plaque composition on PCI outcomes, advances in photon-counting CT technology,...
Calcified lesions: when one dedicated device is not enough
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the need for multiple dedicated devices in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. It discusses combined orbital and rotational atherectomy techniques, debulking in complex high-risk patients, and the integration of atherectomy with intravascular lithotripsy systems. Emphasis is placed on physiology and imaging-guided approaches...
Combined mitral intervention and LAA closure: LIVE Educational Case from Rigshospitalet Heart Centre - Copenhagen, Denmark
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive educational experience on combined mitral intervention and LAA closure. It identifies ideal candidates, addresses procedural challenges of performing both interventions in a single session, and provides a detailed, step-by-step guide through a live case from Rigshospitalet Heart Centre.
Left main PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) involving the left main coronary artery. It features challenging clinical cases including acute total occlusion with cardiogenic shock, innovative techniques like the inverted Double TAP for trifurcations, mechanical circulatory support integration, management of stent complications, and...
Spectrum of cardiogenic shock
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the broad spectrum of cardiogenic shock phenotypes, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate left ventricular support tailored to specific clinical scenarios. It offers critical insights into the timing of mechanical circulatory support and revascularisation strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
TAVI procedural challenges
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines procedural challenges encountered during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), especially in complex anatomical and clinical contexts. Topics include TAVI after prior mitral valve procedures, combined use of left ventricular assist devices and rotablation, navigating challenging aortic anatomies, and managing extensive calcification. The session...