3644 results for «2643»
3644 results
Challenges in treating tricuspid regurgitation
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of treating tricuspid regurgitation, offering insights into tailored treatment options and complication management. Through detailed case studies from China and Germany, it highlights practical approaches and bailout strategies for tricuspid valve interventions.
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...
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...
Challenging PCI on bifurcation lesions
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the complexities of PCI in bifurcation lesions, this session highlights novel techniques such as the TAP and modified mini-crush methods, alongside strategies for managing challenging coronary anatomy. Validation of novel approaches like POT-side DCB-POT for left main bifurcations is also featured.
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...
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,...
Clinical decision making for CTO PCI strategy
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores clinical decision-making in CTO PCI strategy through complex scenarios including multivessel CTO in ischemic cardiomyopathy, high-risk NSTEMI post-vein graft failure, and challenges in elderly patients. It emphasizes strategic planning and individualized approaches to optimize outcomes.
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...
CTO ADVANCED Level II: LIVE Educational Cases from Cleveland Clinic London, UK & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced session presents live educational cases on chronic total occlusions (CTO) from leading centers in London and Basel. Participants gain insights into selecting antegrade versus retrograde approaches, interpreting intravascular imaging for informed decision-making, and integrating sophisticated tools and techniques to enhance procedural success in complex...
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...
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...
Innovative strategies in STEMI management
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents innovative strategies in STEMI management, including the treatment of acute saphenous vein graft occlusion, primary PCI via the left internal mammary artery, and a two-step lesion debulking approach. It also covers hybrid drug-coated balloon strategies in complex multivessel disease and the emerging role...
From atherectomy to lithotripsy: choosing the right tool for the right calcium
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the latest advancements in calcium modification devices and techniques in this session, which guides clinicians through selecting the most appropriate tool based on calcium morphology. Through step-by-step, case-based decision-making, it enhances procedural planning and lesion preparation to optimize interventional outcomes.
Challenging cases in calcified lesions PCI
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses challenging cases in PCI of heavily calcified lesions. It covers unexpected complications such as silent shockwave failures, interventions in calcified Kawasaki disease, delayed coronary obstructions post-TAVI, and complex left main bifurcation lesions. The session underscores the perseverance required to successfully navigate these demanding...
Hybrid percutaneous revascularisation: combining DES and DCB for optimal results
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into hybrid percutaneous revascularisation techniques that combine drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) to achieve optimal clinical results. It highlights the clinical and anatomical scenarios suited for hybrid PCI, provides a step-by-step procedural approach, and discusses the potential benefits of integrating these...
When anatomy surprises: closing rare fistulae
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the percutaneous closure of rare and complex cardiac fistulae and related vascular anomalies. It presents diverse cases such as superior vena cava syndrome from pacemaker leads, iatrogenic aorta-to-left atrium fistula, and unusual cardio-pulmonary connections, illustrating advanced interventional techniques to address unexpected anatomical...
Overcoming challenging anatomy in calcified lesion PCI
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on overcoming the challenges posed by complex anatomical variations in calcified lesion PCI. Experts present advanced techniques and hybrid solutions for difficult bifurcation angles, aorto-ostial lesions, and other complex scenarios, emphasizing both innovative and simplified approaches to achieve procedural success.
New insights into pharmacological treatment for STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest pharmacological advances in the treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It covers safety data on ticagrelor monotherapy post-primary PCI, the impact of P2Y12 inhibitor pretreatment, effects of dapagliflozin on myocardial remodeling, and considerations for bleeding risk and vascular preparation strategies...
Calcified lesion of distal protected left main - LIVE case
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
An 85‑year‑old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, peripheral artery disease, COPD, and chronic kidney disease presented with CCS class II angina related to three‑vessel coronary artery disease. He had previously undergone hybrid revascularization, including PCI of the RCA ostium and CABG with LIMA...
Assessing coronaries in ACS with intracoronary imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role of intracoronary imaging in evaluating acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It discusses the management of complex lesion morphologies involving calcium and thrombus, the diagnostic power of OCT in decision-making, challenges beyond angiography in right coronary artery pathology, and the identification of...