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Imaging-guided strategy for understanding coronary calcification

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Focusing on coronary calcification, this session teaches the application of CT and intracoronary imaging to characterize calcium patterns, select appropriate modification tools, and assess procedural success. It emphasizes imaging-guided strategies to optimize treatment of calcified coronary lesions.

Imaging-guided strategy for understanding coronary calcification

New evidence in coronary physiology for microvascular assessment

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session highlights new evidence in coronary physiology related to microvascular assessment. Topics include endothelial dysfunction in angina with non-obstructive arteries, the prognostic value of microvascular resistance metrics, natural history studies, and trials aimed at standardizing management of microvascular dysfunction.

New evidence in coronary physiology for microvascular assessment

Imaging evaluation in structural heart interventions

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session offers a comprehensive evaluation of imaging techniques applied in structural heart interventions. It covers innovative studies including the impact of Dapagliflozin on multivalvular disease post-TAVI, advanced fusion methods combining CT and echocardiography to assess aortic stenosis severity, and the clinical relevance of the fibrocalcific...

Bailout techniques for complications during primary PCI

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses bailout techniques during primary PCI complications. It covers a range of challenging scenarios such as coronary perforations and complex procedural issues, emphasizing rapid decision-making and effective treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes in high-stakes situations.

Bailout techniques for complications during primary PCI

New platforms for coronary lesions treatment

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Delve into the latest developments in coronary lesion treatment platforms through this session, highlighting real-world performance data of novel drug-eluting stents like Eternia and Evermine 50. It also presents preclinical insights on biomimetic CD31-coated stents, long-term outcomes of the Fantom BRS platform, and innovative randomized trials...

Identifying and planning protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk patients

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session provides an in-depth update on protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk cardiac patients. It covers patient identification criteria, device selection, and multidisciplinary planning to optimize outcomes in protected PCI, ventricular ablation, and surgical contexts.

Identifying and planning protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk patients

Risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Focus on risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism through this session. It discusses the impact of elective endovascular therapies in intermediate-high risk patients, intraprocedural complications, and early mortality associated with catheter interventions. Additionally, it reviews real-world outcomes of catheter-directed therapy, national...

Complication management during STEMI intervention: Czech Republic - Greece and Iraq present their cases

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session presents a critical analysis of procedural strategies in primary PCI for STEMI by exploring complex cases from the Czech Republic, Greece, and Iraq. It delves into mechanisms and management of major PCI complications and highlights the role of emerging novel technologies in primary PCI...

Three-year results of HOST-POLYTECH-ACS RCT comparing durable- vs. degradable-polymer DES

30 Aug 2023

Alex Sticchi provides his take on the 3-year results of HOST-POLYTECH-ACS RCT which were presented by Hyo-Soo Kim during the ESC 2023 congress in Amsterdam.

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Alessandro Sticchi

Three-year results of HOST-POLYTECH-ACS RCT comparing durable- vs. degradable-polymer DES

Percutaneous transseptal transcatheter mitral valve replacement using a dedicated balloon-expandable valve: 1-year outcomes from the ENCIRCLE trial using the SAPIEN M3

27 Oct 2025

Jonathan Curio provides his take on the ENCIRCLE Trial presented by David Daniels at TCT 2025 in San Francisco.