In this editorial by G. Mintz and C. Collet, the authors discuss the findings of Takegawa et al., highlighting the role of intravascular imaging in ACS PCI.
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#PCI #IVUS #OCT #cardiosky
Drug-coated devices in CLTI
In a nationwide cohort of >100,000 patients undergoing femoropopliteal revascularisation, DCBs and DES were associated with lower risks of major amputation or death vs uncoated devices. #cardiosky
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🔥🔥 SIMULTANEOUS PUBLICATION at #CRT26
The SPYRAL clinical program reports durable blood pressure reductions through 36 months after radiofrequency renal denervation, with clinical benefit observed in most treated patients. #cardiosky
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Continuous thermodilution shows PCI reduces epicardial resistance and increases hyperaemic coronary flow, with preserved resting flow.
Read the article by Federico Marin, et al. here: eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/chan...
#cardiosky
Non-invasive and invasive diagnostic modalities for coronary vasomotor dysfunction in ANOCA.
Read this comprehensive expert review here: eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/non-...
#cardiosky
NEW ISSUE OUT
Inside:
• Non-invasive diagnosis of coronary dysfunction
• Excimer laser coronary atherectomy in PCI
• Imaging-guided PCI in ACS
• Absolute coronary flow after PCI
• Drug-coated devices in CLTI
• Percutaneous closure for transcarotid TAVI
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Early aspirin discontinuation after PCI in ACS: TICO & T-PASS post hoc analysis suggested ticagrelor monotherapy at 1 month improves net outcomes vs 3 months, with less major bleeding and no excess ischaemic risk.
#Cardiosky #ACS #PCI #DAPT
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Day-case PCI: this new consensus provides practical guidance on patient selection, procedural standards and post-discharge care to support safe same-day coronary interventions and wider adoption.
#cardiosky
#PCI #InterventionalCardiology
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PINNACLE-I evaluated a Hertz contact intravascular lithotripsy system for moderately to severely calcified coronary lesions, demonstrating high clinical success and effective calcium modification with consistent stent expansion. #cardiosky
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Residual cardiovascular risk persists even after successful revascularisation.
This new review explores adjunctive pharmacological strategies—from lipid- and triglyceride-lowering to anti-inflammatory therapies—to improve long-term outcomes.
#Cardiosky
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🔥NEW ISSUE OUT🔥
State-of-the-art on residual risk pharmacotherapy • Day-case PCI consensus • Aspirin discontinuation in ACS • 7-year COMPARE-ABSORB • PINNACLE-I • Novel TR spacer • PCR news & more.
#Cardiosky #PCI #StructuralHeart
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Five-year outcomes with the early-generation Intrepid transapical TMVR system showed sustained MR elimination, stable haemodynamics, and maintained functional improvement among survivors, supporting its role in selected high-risk patients. #cardiosky
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NAVULTRA registry: in patients with small aortic annuli, intra-annular Navitor and SAPIEN 3 Ultra showed comparable 1-year clinical outcomes. Navitor delivered superior haemodynamics with less PPM, but more mild PVL and PM implantation. #cardiosky
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This new expert review summarises ICE technology, the features of available probes, and expert perspectives on its use in guiding structural heart interventions. #cardiosky
Don't miss it!
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In this large-scale retrospective study, LM patients with left dominance undergoing PCI were associated with a significantly higher risk of long-term adverse events, particularly for TVR. #cardiosky
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New Issue🔥
Expert review on 3D intracardiac echo, structural heart updates in small aortic annuli, long-term outcomes in TMVR, and insights on LM PCI prognosis—plus technical tips (distal foot access, stuck TAVI retrieval) and more.
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#cardiosky
This review summarises coronary imaging for plaque phenotyping, event-related features, and serial-imaging trials assessing therapy effects on plaque progression/regression.
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#cardiosky #EijBestOf
In this prospective multicentre registry of symptomatic high-risk patients, transcatheter closure of PVL was associated with sustained clinical benefit at mid-term follow-up, particularly when early clinical success was achieved. #cardiosky
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"Predictors of long-term structural valve deterioration and failure after transcatheter aortic valve implantation" by T. Palmerini et al. #cardiosky #cardiomed #cardiotwitter
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This meta-analysis of randomised trials showed that TEER plus guideline-directed medical therapy reduces heart failure hospitalisations in patients with symptomatic functional mitral regurgitation, compared with medical therapy alone. #cardiosky
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After PFO closure, continuous implantable cardiac monitoring revealed a high incidence of atrial fibrillation.
Most episodes are asymptomatic and paroxysmal, with a significant proportion occurring beyond 30 days. #cardiosky
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Rare complication after TAVI: embolisation and delayed twisting of a balloon-expandable valve led to spinal hypoperfusion and paraplegia in a 78y-old patient. Prompt valve-in-valve implantation restored flow with full neurological recovery. #cardiosky
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New State-of-the-Art in EuroIntervention: lesion stratification with intracoronary imaging, covering morphology-guided PCI, high-risk plaque assessment, and the emerging role of AI in integrated morphofunctional evaluation. #cardiosky
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REPEAT-QFR - FAVOR III Europe substudy
In-procedure QFR demonstrated moderate diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility, with performance influenced by angiographic and analysis quality. #cardiosky
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High-risk plaques are identifiable, but their clinical event rate remains low
Evidence from PROSPECT and PREVENT suggests that, under OMT, prophylactic PCI mainly prevents future revascularisationsupporting a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
#Cardiosky
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In STEMI with 3-vessel OCT imaging, long-term risk appears driven more by non-ruptured TCFA than by plaque rupture itself.
These data refine the concept of pancoronary vulnerability and may inform future risk stratification. #cardiosky
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New AOP in EuroIntervention
Successful retrieval of a stuck TAVI device via the LV apex after balloon alignment failure, followed by transapical implantation.
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#cardiosky
This expert review outlines when and how to perform endomyocardial biopsy in current practice, with a new Central Illustration offering a clear visual synthesis of patient selection, technique, and downstream clinical implications.
#cardiosky
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🔥New issue out today!
Expert review on endomyocardial biopsy, high-risk plaque interventions, non-culprit plaque rupture, non-invasive CMD assessment, QFR reproducibility, STEMI in large coronary arteries — and more.
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#cardiosky #cardioEd #cardiotwitter
In this large real-world cohort, annular calcium volume was independently associated with ACURATE neo/neo2 valve underexpansion, while post-dilatation reduced deformation risk.
#cardiosky
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