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3543 results
Combined LAA closure and transcatheter mitral valve repair - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 82-year-old male patient with a history of PM (pacemaker) implantation in 2024, and ischaemic cardiomyopathy presented with symptomatic heart failure due to severe secondary mitral regurgitation and impaired LV function (EF 40 %). He also presented with recurrent gastro-intestinal bleeding while on DOAC for atrial...
When angina cannot be cured with stents: what are the remaining options
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore therapeutic options for patients with angina refractory to stenting. This session reviews the efficacy and clinical outcomes of coronary sinus (CS) reducer implantation for microvascular dysfunction, factors influencing procedural success, next-generation CS reducer innovations, and the role of aspirin in angina without obstructive coronary disease.
Beyond the intervention: outcomes of CTO PCI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover long-term outcomes and practical insights into chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI. This session presents real-world registry data, cost-effectiveness analyses, effects of successful revascularisation in reduced ejection fraction and heart failure patients, and specific outcomes in octogenarian populations.
Redo TAVI - How to treat different TAVI platforms when they fail
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Understand the complexities of redo TAVI procedures with emphasis on planning, valve platform characteristics, and tailored procedural strategies. This session features cases of redo TAVI for failed short-frame and tall-frame valves, alongside discussions on current evidence gaps guiding optimal management.
TAVI - Outcomes predictors
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine novel predictors of outcomes following TAVI. This session compares a new nutritional risk index against traditional scores for early post-TAVI mortality prediction and evaluates uric acid as a marker for aortic valve calcification and mortality risk in TAVI patients.
Retrograde removal of the broken sheath
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session addresses complex complications during vascular access with a focus on retrograde removal of broken sheaths. Learn to recognize critical signs, manage rare but severe complications including broken guidewires in the radial artery, and explore innovative off-label solutions for challenging scenarios.
High thrombus burden in STEMI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session addresses the management of high thrombus burden in STEMI patients. It reviews available tools and strategies for thrombus management, presents multiple case-based discussions illustrating treatment decisions, and explores the evolving role of thrombus aspiration in contemporary practice.
Risk stratification of NSTEMI patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest insights on risk stratification in NSTEMI patients through comparative analysis of established risk scores such as GRACE, HEART, and TIMI in predicting coronary artery disease severity. This session also reviews outcomes based on diabetes status and left ventricular ejection fraction, prospective validation of...
Electrosurgical techniques in transcatheter mitral valve replacement
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into electrosurgical techniques in transcatheter mitral valve replacement. This session covers advanced methods including the tip-to-base lampoon technique, electrosurgical laceration of failed devices, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction management, combined septal ablation and valve-in-valve procedures, and management of severe aortic regurgitation post-laceration.
Is DCB a new valid option for coronary revascularisation?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides an in-depth evaluation of drug-coated balloons (DCB) as a valid option for coronary revascularisation. Topics include two-year follow-up comparisons between paclitaxel and sirolimus-coated balloons, clinical outcomes after bailout stenting post-DCB angioplasty, meta-analyses contrasting DCB and DES for large native coronary artery disease, and...
Calcified un-dilatable lesions in ACS: what should I do?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the challenges of severely calcified undilatable lesions during acute coronary syndrome PCI. This session reviews the impact of coronary calcification on PCI strategy, highlights pitfalls in lesion preparation, and presents detailed case studies demonstrating effective treatment approaches.
Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN): promoting equality and radiation-free intervention
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover innovative non-fluoroscopic interventional techniques with the Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN) session. Learn how to perform radiation-free interventions using advanced technologies, assess their clinical equivalence to standard methods, and explore how these procedures may promote gender equality in interventional cardiology careers.
Which device for which patient: DES, BRS or DCB?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides comprehensive guidance on selecting the appropriate device—DES, BRS, or DCB—for individual patients and lesions. It examines patient and lesion characteristics, strengths and limitations of each device type, and regional considerations, illustrated by case presentations demonstrating practical device choice and resolution.
TAVI and coronary artery disease
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine the evolving role of coronary artery disease assessment in TAVI patients. This session compares coronary tomography and angiography for pre-TAVI evaluation, reviews safety and effectiveness of CT angiography-based strategies, and introduces the UNICORN procedure for managing high coronary obstruction risk in complex TAVI scenarios including...
Challenging left main PCI in NSTEMI patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the complexities of left main PCI in NSTEMI patients with challenging clinical presentations. This session discusses management of complex left main bifurcation disease, early graft failure guided by imaging and physiology, revascularization strategies for coronary left main occlusion, PCI complications requiring CTO techniques, and acute...
Impact of imaging in treatment of bifurcation lesions - Part 1
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Investigate the critical role of intracoronary imaging in the management of bifurcation lesions. This session addresses challenges such as difficult side branch access and lesion complexity, highlighting the importance of strategy over chance. Learn from cases focusing on left main bifurcation, lesion de-calibration, and complex ostial...
Refine diagnosis to improve chronic heart failure care
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Refine diagnostic approaches to improve care in chronic heart failure patients. This session covers comparative pulmonary flow measurement techniques, prognostic significance of left atrial strain in mildly reduced ejection fraction, and serum interleukin-33 associations. Additionally, it reviews biopsy sheath contact confirmation during right ventricular biopsy and...
Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Recognize excellence in interventional cardiology with the prestigious Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award. This session honors outstanding contributions and ethical standards that advance the field and improve patient care worldwide.
Essential role of imaging in left main PCI
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover the essential role of intravascular imaging, particularly IVUS, in guiding left main PCI. Case studies highlight real-time guidance, management of complex bifurcation lesions, and strategies for stent failure, emphasizing imaging's impact on procedural outcomes.
Management of bifurcations with complex anatomy - part 2
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore advanced techniques for managing bifurcations with complex anatomy. This session covers novel guidewire penetration methods, cutting balloon fenestration for dissections, rotatripsy for calcified nodules, and precision wiring in challenging left anterior descending artery curves.
