3628 results for «626»
3628 results
Antithrombotic therapy after TAVI: optimal agents, regimens, and patient selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates antithrombotic therapy following TAVI, addressing optimal agents and regimens tailored to patients with and without atrial fibrillation. It also reviews clinical presentations and management of valve thrombosis post-TAVI, using guideline-based approaches and real-world cases to individualize patient care.
Monotherapy vs. DAPT: striking the balance between ischemia and bleeding
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the balance between ischemic and bleeding risks by comparing monotherapy regimens and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following PCI. Key topics include clopidogrel versus aspirin monotherapy, aspirin discontinuation timing after ACS, and the impact of P2Y12 adherence on clinical outcomes in high-risk and oral...
Safe management of assisted PCI : what can go wrong
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the complexities and potential complications associated with assisted PCI in this session. Topics include challenges such as microaxial pump kinks, technical aspects of IMPELLA device deployment, and the management of high-risk PCI cases including patients with prior TAVI, highlighting strategies to mitigate risks during protected...
Assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the invasive assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders within the catheterization laboratory. It reviews clinical profiles, endothelial function evaluation using acetylcholine and advanced hemodynamic methods, coronary volume analysis, and refined classification of coronary spasm, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in patients with suspected ischemia and...
Other valvular and structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Covering a spectrum of valvular and structural heart interventions, this session discusses systemic aortic valve TEER in complex congenital cases, compares TAVI and surgical AVR outcomes via meta-analysis, highlights radiation protection advances in complex endovascular repair, and presents combined mitral and tricuspid TEER techniques, novel ultrasound...
Management of calcified lesions in challenging scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases involving calcified coronary lesions in challenging clinical scenarios including STEMI, bifurcation lesions, tortuosity, and concurrent TAVI procedures. It demonstrates integrative strategies such as rota-lithotripsy and addresses decision-making processes in managing calcification beyond the coronaries to optimize patient outcomes.
Dangers of dissection: the role of ICI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the critical role of intracoronary imaging (ICI) in diagnosing and managing coronary artery dissections. Cases include fenestration techniques, stent migration challenges, polytrauma patient management, route selection dilemmas, and intricate procedural navigation to achieve successful outcomes.
TAVI: new approach
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session introduces new frontiers in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including artificial intelligence-enabled systems and minimalist, radiation-free approaches guided by echocardiography. It covers complex procedural techniques such as axillary access under TEE guidance, precision snaring, and managing challenging anatomies, emphasizing advancements in safety and efficacy...
Intracoronary imaging evaluation of stent implantation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on intracoronary imaging evaluation of stent implantation, this session presents serial OCT data on plaque characteristics and neoatherosclerosis post-STEMI, the clinical impact of stent malapposition in ACS, long-term apposition dynamics, factors influencing stent expansion in calcified lesions by NIRS-IVUS, and OCT insights into coronary artery...
Optimal timing of aspirin discontinuation: when early is too early?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the optimal timing for aspirin discontinuation after PCI, discussing outcomes of aspirin-free strategies initiated within one month versus three months post-procedure. It considers differential effects of DAPT duration based on ACS presentation and bleeding risk, supported by meta-analyses and real-world data to...
Uncovering ischaemia mechanisms with intracoronary imaging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complex mechanisms of ischaemia through the lens of intracoronary imaging, highlighting challenging cases such as very-long, complex woven coronary syndromes, unusual ACS presentations, and the nuanced interplay between physiology and imaging in diagnosing angina in pulmonary hypertension with left main compression.
Bifurcation PCI with complications - Part 1
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complications encountered during bifurcation PCI through real-world cases involving stent dislodgement, entrapped guidewires, failed wiring techniques, and fractured devices. It highlights technical rescue maneuvers, the role of intravascular imaging, and long-term challenges encountered in managing complex bifurcation lesions to improve procedural success and...
Effective strategies for preventing and resolving complications of PCI in STEMI or left main patients: a case-based educational session
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This case-based educational session focuses on the prevention and resolution of PCI complications in STEMI and left main patients. It offers a cross-geographic perspective on prompt recognition, risk evaluation, and diverse management techniques to improve patient outcomes in high-risk PCI scenarios.
From data to decisions: calm and structured approaches to high pressure PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing high-pressure scenarios in the cath lab, this session explores calm and structured decision-making approaches for unusual and challenging PCI cases. It emphasizes optimizing management of life-threatening complications through real-time strategies and illustrative case discussions.
Managing difficult TAVI scenarios
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on complex TAVI cases, this session reviews guideline recommendations for TAVI in younger patients, strategies for managing concomitant coronary artery disease, and considerations for treating asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Real-world cases illustrate clinical decision-making and outcomes.
Improving interventional care and occupational safety
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses advancements in interventional cardiology care quality and occupational safety. Key topics include patient-centered care perspectives, optimized catheterization lab scheduling, the impact of procedural volumes on outcomes, and innovations in radiation protection technologies.
Beyond valves: expanding the structural toolbox
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session expands the scope of structural heart interventions beyond valve therapies. It covers embolic protection in high-risk intracardiac procedures, outcomes of paravalvular leak closures, novel aortic root stent-graft research, cerebral ischemia predictors after TEVAR, and transcatheter ASD closure techniques.
Choosing the right tool to treat calcified bifurcation
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides expert guidance on managing calcified bifurcation lesions. It highlights identification of high-risk scenarios, the role of coronary CT angiography and intravascular imaging in tool selection, and specialized techniques for treating calcified nodules in the left main coronary artery.
Outcomes in tricuspid valve intervention
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews contemporary clinical outcomes of tricuspid valve interventions. Topics include interim results from the Cardiovalve replacement system trial, the impact of atrial fibrillation on tricuspid TEER, residual regurgitation implications, afterload mismatch post-intervention, and long-term bioprosthetic valve durability.
Addressing complications in calcified lesions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities and management strategies for complications arising in calcified coronary lesions. Topics include advanced techniques such as puncturing the seal, handling lethal complications on calcified vessels, managing rare rotational atherectomy wire fractures, addressing massive stent deformation due to jailed rotawires, innovative...
