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Rescue techniques for coronary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents an array of advanced rescue techniques employed in coronary interventions when unexpected complications arise. It features real-world cases including management of complex coronary artery aneurysms, malignant pericardial tamponade, challenging primary PCI scenarios, and innovative bailout strategies such as self-made covered stents and guidewire...
Rethinking coronary artery disease: from ischaemia to atheroma - Implications of the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session invites a re-evaluation of coronary artery disease by shifting focus from ischemia to atheroma, integrating insights from the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology. It explores the significance of plaque burden, biology, and inflammation in guiding PCI decisions and outlines the future role of PCI...
The value of intravascular imaging in the planning - Optimisation of PCI and dealing with complications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting the critical role of intravascular imaging in PCI, this session explores its utility in procedural planning, optimization of outcomes, and identification and management of complications. Through international case studies, it demonstrates how imaging enhances understanding beyond angiography alone and facilitates tailored, effective interventions.
Unconventional situations during cardiovascular interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses unconventional and challenging scenarios encountered during cardiovascular interventions, focusing on managing complications effectively in the cathlab. Through detailed case presentations from Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, it explores innovative approaches to acute aortic valve regurgitation, TAVI complications in bicuspid anatomy, and diagnostic dilemmas in...
Amulet IDE: Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder RCT - 12-Month Closure Follow-up
04 Nov 2021
Ali Nazmi Calik reviews Amulet IDE, a prospective, randomized, multi-center and active-control trial designed to compare the Amulet and Watchman 2.5 devices in a head-to-head fashion, and presented by Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy during TCT 2021.
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30 years of primary PCI – a tale of perseverance
16 May 2023
Over the last 30 years, primary PCI (pPCI) has evolved from an experimental ‘rescue’ intervention to an essential routine procedure – performed daily in cathlabs around the world – which is responsible for saving millions of lives. However, its path to success was far from smooth.
Minimally invasive vs conventional sternotomy for mitral valve repair surgery: An expertise based multicentre randomised controlled trial (UK Mini Mitral)
07 Mar 2023
Reported from ACC 2023 / WCC
Edoardo Zancanaro provides his take on this clinical trial presented by Enoch Akowuah at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session (ACC.23/WCC).
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