3559 results for «296»
3559 results
Pulmonary embolism - What should we do in the cathlab?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore this session focused on pulmonary embolism management in the cathlab, highlighting when pharmacotherapy is insufficient and reviewing interventional options anticipated in 2025. Engage with real cases including polytrauma with acute respiratory failure and complex presentations like pre-syncope and scoliosis, accompanied by expert discussions and key...
Assessment and management of patients with multivalvular disease involving the tricuspid valve
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expertise on managing multivalvular disease involving the tricuspid valve by understanding diagnostic challenges, intervention indications, and associated pathophysiological factors. This session includes complex case studies focusing on combined valvular lesions and guideline limitations.
Redefining the red flags: early detection of myocardial infarction in women
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain a unique patient-centered perspective on early myocardial infarction detection in women. This session features a survivor's story, collaborative step-by-step clinical approaches, and key aspects of cardiac rehabilitation, emphasizing shared decision-making to improve patient outcomes in complex cases.
Acute complications during distal left main PCI - Part 1
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Navigate the challenges of acute complications during distal left main PCI with expert guidance. This session discusses troubleshooting techniques for stuck IVUS catheters, stepwise ostial LAD stenting, OCT applications when crush and kiss techniques fail, management of lost stents in heavily calcified bifurcations, and responses to...
TAVI in difficult scenarios: bicuspid anatomy and pure aortic regurgitation
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address challenging TAVI scenarios involving bicuspid anatomy and pure aortic regurgitation with insights from international experiences. This session compares treatment options in China and Germany, explores anatomical and disease differences, and reviews various TAVI devices through detailed case presentations and expert commentary.
Coronary complications: perforation and dissection
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine the unpredictable nature of coronary complications such as perforation and dissection during PCI. This session presents real-world cases illustrating sequential complications, their management challenges, and strategies to simplify complex scenarios. Understand how to anticipate, recognize, and effectively respond to these critical incidents to improve procedural...
Antiplatelet strategies for patients undergoing PCI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into this comprehensive session focusing on antiplatelet strategies for patients undergoing PCI. Explore evidence and clinical insights on ticagrelor monotherapy post-AMI stenting, shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) durations, the role of CYP2C19 genotyping in stent thrombosis risk, the effectiveness of dual antithrombotic therapy in atrial...
LV support for very high risk PCI of calficied lesions
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover the role of left ventricular (LV) support in performing very high-risk PCI on heavily calcified lesions. This session highlights techniques for navigating complex calcified coronary anatomies using Impella support, strategies for metal casing reshaping, and management of acute MI and cardiac arrest scenarios. Explore alternative...
Radiation protection: the good and the bad
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides essential guidance on radiation protection in the cath lab. Learn practical steps to minimize radiation exposure for yourself and your team, manage the ergonomic challenges of protective gear, and develop skills to foster a culture of radiation safety within your workplace. Understand the...
Challenging tricuspid TEER cases
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore challenging tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) cases highlighting combined LAA occlusion and mitral valve repair, anatomical complexities, and strategies to complete surgical interventions percutaneously. Discuss the balance between procedural perfection and clinical practicality in complex valve anatomies.
Novel tools and techniques to manage complex PCI scenarios
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session introduces novel tools and techniques to manage complex PCI scenarios. Key topics include intravascular lithotripsy advancements for in-stent restenosis, innovative balloon-assisted fenestration of covered stents, long-term outcomes of drug-eluting balloons post directional coronary atherectomy, and safety and efficacy data on a novel high-pressure cutting...
Beyond angiography: imaging-guided solutions for stent failure
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Stent failure remains a critical challenge in interventional cardiology — but intracoronary imaging can change the outcome. This session goes beyond angiography to examine why stents fail, how to detect underlying causes, and how imaging-guided strategies can help tailor reintervention. Two real-life cases, from complex restenosis...
Coronary protection during native and valve-in-valve TAVI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Understand the critical role of coronary protection during native and valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This session covers procedural planning essentials, the impact of upfront coronary protection, challenges in coronary obstruction diagnosis, and the use of guide catheter extension to facilitate protection during TAVI procedures.
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with severe mitral regurgitation and cardiogenic shock: Insights from the TVT Registry
17 Sep 2022
Mirvat Alasnag provides her take on the TEER Shock study which was presented at TCT 2022 by Mohamad A. Alkhouli.
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Critical reflection on effective life-long learning – interventional cardiologists in pandemic times
17 Dec 2020
Because of the current COVID-19 environment with an exponential development of ‘digital format of postgraduate learning events’, often on the same topics, it seems essential to remember the foundation of effective post graduate learning in the field of medicine, and how we...
BRIGHT-4 – Bivalirudin plus a high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a randomised trial
07 Nov 2022
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the BRIGHT-4 study, which was presented during AHA 2022 in Chicago, & simultaneously published in the Lancet.
This study was a randomised control trial designed to assess if bivalirudin plus a high dose infusion for 2-4 hours post PPCI was superior to unfractionated...
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AIMI-HF trial - Ischemia and viability imaging in heart failure: The alternative imaging modalities in ischemic heart failure trial
05 Mar 2023
Nicola Ryan provides her take on this clinical trial presented by Lisa Mielniczuk at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session (ACC.23/WCC) – note this analysis is based upon the presented slides alone.
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Routine cerebral embolic protection in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: the British Heart Foundation (BHF) PROTECT-TAVI trial
29 Mar 2025
Aaysha Cader and Ali Nazmi Calik provide their take on the BHF PROTECT-TAVI trial, presented by Rajesh Kharbanda at ACC.25 in Chicago.
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OPTION-STEMI: Immediate versus staged complete revascularisation during index admission in patients with STEMI and multivessel disease
02 Sep 2025
Mirvat Alasnag provides her take on OPTION-STEMI, presented by Youngkeun Ahn at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.
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