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Broadening OPTIONs for LAA closure: innovations and outcomes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest insights into LAA closure from EuroPCR 2025. This session highlights results from the OPTION trial—the largest RCT comparing LAAC (with Watchman FLX) to DOAC therapy in AF patients undergoing ablation. The findings? Comparable stroke prevention at 3 years, with a 56 % reduction...

Cardiogenic shock and high-risk interventions with percutaneous mechanical circulatory support: new evidence and insights
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session offers a comprehensive update on cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI, featuring expert analysis of the DanGer-SHOCK and ECLS-SHOCK trials, new insights one year after DanGer-SHOCK, and practical considerations for managing PCI in patients with severely reduced LVEF. Expect to gain a deeper...

CTO PCI with Asian flavour
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn contemporary tips and tricks for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with an emphasis on specific algorithms to enhance procedural efficiency and safety. This session addresses overcoming obstacles in antegrade and retrograde approaches and managing potential complications through real-world case examples.

Challenges and solutions in an expanding TAVI world
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session addresses key challenges and emerging solutions in today’s rapidly evolving TAVI landscape. It presents the latest evidence on valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, alongside strategies for navigating the complexities of lifetime management in TAVI candidates. The programme features a...

Troubleshooting in left main stenting: the role of imaging and physiology
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Expand your expertise on left main stenting by integrating intravascular imaging and physiology to improve outcomes. This session focuses on avoiding and managing stent deformation and optimal treatment of ostial left circumflex artery after crossover stenting, illustrated by clinical cases and expert commentary.

China experience in TAVI evolution
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session highlights key innovations and recent research from China in the field of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Leading cardiovascular specialist present new data on pacing strategies, comparing left bundle branch area pacing with traditional right ventricular pacing in TAVI patients. They also explore the use...

A mindset shift in the cathlab: leveraging contemporary technologies for planning and guiding PCI in complex patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session examines evolving catheterisation lab workflows, highlighting how integrated imaging, physiology, and procedural strategies are reshaping PCI practices. Speakers emphasize the importance of advanced pre-procedural planning using modalities such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to optimise stent deployment, and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to improve diagnosis...

A simple low profile solution to the pulmonary embolism problem: EKOS
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover a streamlined approach to pulmonary embolism treatment in this EuroPCR 2025 session. Learn how ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis improves right ventricular function and pulmonary perfusion while enabling timely reperfusion with low-dose thrombolytic therapy delivered directly to the clot. Explore the latest data from the HI-PEITHO randomised trial...

Active posterior leaflet replacement - A novel transcatheter approach for the treatment of primary and secondary mitral regurgitation
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Find out more about an innovative transcatheter strategy for managing both primary and secondary mitral regurgitation in this EuroPCR 2025 session. Experts introduce the concept of active posterior leaflet replacement and present the Polares MRace device—a novel solution designed to address the limitations of current therapies....

Advanced imaging in structural heart disease interventions
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session brings together expert insights on the evolving role of 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in procedures like LAA closure, Mitral TEER, and Tricuspid TEER—highlighting how this advanced modality is reshaping procedural guidance.
You'll also discover how AI-enabled device detection technology is being integrated into...

Advancing renal denervation in China: from guidelines to practice
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover how renal denervation (RDN) is rapidly evolving in China to meet the needs of patients with uncontrolled hypertension. This EuroPCR 2025 session highlights recent guideline endorsements and approvals, patient selection based on drug resistance and cardiovascular risk, and the critical role of diagnostic screening. Gain...

Advancing the standard of care in PCI with Bioadaptor: from simple to complex
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides an in-depth overview of Bioadapter technology and its potential to overcome the limitations of current drug-eluting stents (DES) in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Speakers present data from recent trials, including the Bioadapter RCT and the Infinity Sweetheart study, demonstrating a reduction in target lesion...

Align for the future with the Myval Octapro transcatheter heart valve series
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session offers a practical and evidence-based update on the Myval Octapro THV. Learn step-by-step techniques for valve-in-valve TAVI using the OctaAlign approach, and understand how intermediate sizes and precise deployment contribute to optimised hemodynamics and long-term durability.
Clinical insights are backed by key data...

Lifelong learning, the greatest celebration of all - EuroPCR 2022
17 May 2022
A good thing is worth waiting for. Let's celebrate, we are back!
EuroPCR is back in Paris and extending the PCR family worldwide. Whether you're joining at the Palais des Congrès, in a PCR Hub, Local Pod, or virtually on the Course platform, you represent 107 different...

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Frequency and safety of bioprosthetic valve fracture in patients undergoing valve in valve TAVR for failed surgical valves using the SAPIEN 3/Ultra Valves: Insights from real-world data
19 Sep 2022
Michele Pighi provides his take on this trial which aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of VIV-TAVI with or without bioprosthetic valve fracture. It was presented by Santiago Garcia during the TCT Congress 2022.

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World Heart Day 2023: Reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease globally: beyond stents and balloons!
29 Sep 2023
Global burden of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the lead cause of mortality for men and women globally. Our world population in 2023 is 8 billion! Of these, around 620 million people are living with heart and circulatory diseases across the world. Each year around 60...

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on interventional cardiologists in training
23 Oct 2020
In collaboration with EuroIntervention Journal
The authors decided to create a survey tailored for ICTs in order to assess the changes in their training. Capturing the essence of the responses may help to identify the most appropriate strategies to provide the highest standards and skills achievements in COVID-19...

PROSPECT II, COMBINE (OCT–FFR) and PROSPECT ABSORB: After revascularization of culprit lesions, assessment of coronary plaque size and composition matter!
17 Oct 2020
PROSPECT II, COMBINE (OCT–FFR) and PROSPECT ABSORB trials were presented at TCT Connect 2020. Hector Garcia-Garcia provides a summary of the key messages.

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