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From the legs to the coronaries: How Andreas Grüntzig reached his dream
In this final episode, Chiara De Biase and Jean Marco trace the journey of transluminal angioplasty from Charles Dotter in the US to Andreas Grüntzig in Europe. Grüntzig's vision was to apply balloon angioplasty to treat coronary artery stenosis, for which he defined clear goals and working axes....
How to avoid using a new balloon for trapping?
10 Jul 2025
Trapping wires during complex PCI is essential but dedicated trapping balloons aren’t always on hand — and costs add up fast. This My Toolkit tip shows you how to safely reuse a standard PTCA balloon by stiffening its shaft with the original stylet, making valve crossing...
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Preventing distal particles embolization after DCB angioplasty
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
At EuroPCR 2025, Aloke Finn and Antonio Colombo share their insights on a specific and often overlooked complication of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty: particulate embolization.
They begin by clarifying the distinction between this phenomenon and traditional distal embolization, explaining that particulate embolization is iatrogenic and device-related—it is...
PCI for complex bifurcation disease - LIVE Case
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
A 60-year-old male patient presented with an inferior STEMI one month ago, which was treated with RCA and LCx PCI. He was referred for LAD/diagonal PCI. The LV function was reduced (EF 45 %). The team performed a DK crush PCI, guided by IVUS.
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Treatment of special anatomical scenarios in STEMI patients
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session examines special anatomical scenarios in STEMI patients, focusing on the impact of bifurcation angles, calcium burden, and active side branch protection techniques. Learn from multicentre registry data and comparative analyses of bifurcation stenting strategies tailored to STEMI care.
Challenges and complications in coronary interventions
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discuss real-world challenges and complications in coronary interventions including heavily calcified LAD PCI, cardiac crisis management, and rare intramural hematoma cases. The session emphasizes the importance of IVUS guidance and operator expertise in complex scenarios.
Coronary complications: sharing the unusual ones
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session shares unusual coronary complications including microcatheter tip entrapment, balloon shaft fracture, coronary balloon rupture salvage, and retained equipment retrieval, highlighting innovative solutions and procedural vigilance.
DCB and latest DES technology for coronary interventions
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest in drug-coated balloon (DCB) and drug-eluting stent (DES) technology for coronary interventions. Review predictors of angiographic outcomes, trial data comparing DCB and DES, and insights into treating calcified lesions and bifurcation disease with novel devices.
Transforming PCI: mastering the implementation of drug-eluting balloons
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session provides a comprehensive overview of drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) and their growing role in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Gain a clear understanding of the clinical evidence and rationale supporting DEBs, including how these devices minimize metal implantation and effectively treat both standard and...
Treating complex CAD indications with sirolimus coated balloon: evidence and performance
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain a deeper understanding of how sirolimus coated balloon (SCB) technology is shaping the treatment of complex coronary artery disease (CAD). This EuroPCR 2025 session brings together compelling clinical trial data and real-world case presentations to illustrate the safety, efficacy, and versatility of the MagicTouch SCB...
