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Improving Heart Function (iHF): Driving trans-disciplinary innovation in heart failure care
25 Aug 2025
Improving Heart Function (iHF) is a scientific and educational initiative which aims to address the complexity of heart failure care with a trans-disciplinary vision and high-level clinical resources.
Innovative approaches to refractory heart failure: devices and therapies to the rescue
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session highlights innovative device-based therapies for refractory heart failure, emphasizing the integration of neuromodulation, decongestive strategies, and the synergy with pharmacological treatments. Case presentations illustrate the evolving landscape of advanced heart failure management.
Refine diagnosis to improve chronic heart failure care
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Refine diagnostic approaches to improve care in chronic heart failure patients. This session covers comparative pulmonary flow measurement techniques, prognostic significance of left atrial strain in mildly reduced ejection fraction, and serum interleukin-33 associations. Additionally, it reviews biopsy sheath contact confirmation during right ventricular biopsy and...
Interventional approaches for cardiogenic shock
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain comprehensive insights into interventional strategies for cardiogenic shock, including management of non-ischemic etiologies, innovative use of ventricular vents with ECMO, the interplay of Impella, PCI, and MitraClip, and bridging techniques using left atrial veno-arterial ECMO in severe valve disease and biventricular failure.
Novel tools and strategies in chronic heart failure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover novel tools and therapeutic strategies in chronic heart failure management. This session presents early clinical experiences with innovative devices such as a chronically-adjustable pressure sensing interatrial shunt, synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation, high-flow pLVADs for cardiogenic shock, and renal artery denervation. Additionally, it reviews the impact of...
OHCM, ablation complications: interventional solutions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore interventional solutions for complications arising in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (OHCM) and ablation procedures. Cases include complex congenital anomalies, novel non-invasive treatments, dual pulmonary vein stenosis, iatrogenic fistulas, and ablation-related cardiac defects.
Refractory heart failure: combining oral therapy and device is key
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address refractory heart failure management through combined oral therapy and device interventions. This session helps identify patients needing treatment escalation, reviews contemporary cardiovascular intervention indications, and emphasizes achieving optimal synergy between pharmacologic and device-based therapies through clinical case discussions.
2025 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award presented to Lars Wallentin and Stefan James on behalf of Swedish cardiovascular registry experts
20 May 2025
The Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award is traditionally given to those who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the PCR mission, that of serving the needs of patients by sharing knowledge, experience and practice in cardiovascular interventional medicine.
The Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Witness innovation in action at the Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition featuring groundbreaking technologies like synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation for heart failure and novel devices for aortic bioprosthesis and interatrial shunting.
New solutions for old problems
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover new solutions addressing persistent cardiovascular challenges, including novel diagnostic systems, vascular closure devices, specialized transcatheter closure technologies, and innovative stent-graft systems.
