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Percutaneous coronary intervention for bifurcation coronary lesions using optimised angiographic guidance: the 18th consensus document from the European Bifurcation Club.

#EIJBestOf #cardiosky #PCI #bifurcation

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Xu et al. present an innovative study exploring the role of angiography-derived radial wall strain (RWS) in patients undergoing #drugcoatedballoon (DCB) angioplasty for small vessel disease.
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#cardiosky

🫀 Transjugular Topaz TTVR

Amr Gamal et al. report the successful transjugular implantation of the Topaz transcatheter tricuspid valve in a patient with severe TR and a challenging IVC–annulus offset.
#TTVR #Cardiosky #InterventionalCardiology
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TRANJUGULAR TOPAZ TTVR

Gamal et al. report the successful transjugular implantation of the Topaz transcatheter tricuspid valve in a patient with severe TR and a challenging IVC–annulus offset.

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#cardiosky #medsky

🔍 Large-bore vascular closure: ProGlide or MANTA?
A new patient-level meta-analysis of randomized trials compares outcomes between these two commonly used devices.
Discover the results here 👇👇
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#cardiosky #medsky #vascularclosure

In STEMI patients with multivessel disease, reduced LVEF increases ischaemic risk — but the COMPLETE trial showed complete revascularisation reduces major CV events regardless of LVEF. #cardiosky #medsky #LVEF #cardiology
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New issue out now!
This issue covers:
💠 DCBs for coronary bifurcations
💠 COMPLETE trial: complete vs culprit-only PCI in STEMI
💠 Plug vs suture closure in large-bore access
💠 The Topaz TTVR device
and more!
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#Cardiology #cardiosky #medsky

High-risk coronary plaques (HRPs) predict adverse outcomes — but can clinical risk scores identify them?
Read more here 👉https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/impact-of-clinical-risk-characteristics-on-the-prognostic-value-of-high-risk-plaques

#OCT #Cardiology #PCI #cardiosky #medsky

Asmarats et al. report a rare case of transcatheter #tricuspid valve-in-ring after bicaval valve degeneration.
A 32 mm Myval valve restored function, showing feasibility of percutaneous repair through a degenerated prosthesis.
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#cardiosky

🚨 New AOP in EuroIntervention!
Fezzi et al. review the use of drug-coated balloons in coronary bifurcation PCI — offering practical guidance for standalone and hybrid strategies. #PCI #DCB,
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In-depth analysis of NOTION-2 highlights the technical challenges of #TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis.
Late strokes were linked to valve underexpansion, and CV mortality occurred only in Sievers type 2 anatomy.
#cardiosky #medsky
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🩸 A new VARC-HBR consensus defines high bleeding risk in patients undergoing #TAVI.
This standardized framework aims to guide clinical trials, decision-making & regulatory review - improving safety & consistency in HBR assessment. #cardiosky #medsky
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Photon-counting detector CT offers high specificity and negative predictive value in detecting in-stent restenosis across stent sizes, highlighting its potential as a reliable non-invasive follow-up tool. #cardiosky #medsky #cardiology
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"Definitions and standardized endpoints for the use of drug-coated balloon in coronary artery disease: consensus document of the Drug Coated Balloon Academic Research Consortium"
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"Definitions and standardized endpoints for the use of drug-coated balloon in coronary artery disease: consensus document of the Drug Coated Balloon Academic Research Consortium"
shorturl.at/LiHvA #Cardiology #DCB #Intervention #CAD

The new issue is out!
Explore Expert Consensus on DCB in CAD and cutting-edge research on:
• Photon-counting CT for ISR
• High-risk plaques and outcomes
• “Double-tap” valve technique
• Insights from NOTION-2
… and more.
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#cardiosky

Redo-TAVI with a supra-annular, large-cell ACURATE valve for failed short-frame THVs offers potential haemodynamic and coronary access advantages. This initial clinical experience highlights key pre- and procedural considerations to optimise outcomes. shorturl.at/pHSoe
#TAVI #StructuralHeart

Achieving optimal stent expansion during #IVUS-guided left main #PCI is essential for improving long-term outcomes.
This study identifies segment-specific MSA benchmarks that can guide procedural optimisation and reduce adverse events over 5 years.
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CMD is frequent among patients evaluated for suspected obstructive CAD — occurring in 23% despite normal stress myocardial blood flow on 82Rb-PET.
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#Cardiology #CMD #CoronaryFlow #PET #CAD

In this state-of-the-art review, the authors summarize current antithrombotic strategies for patients undergoing complex #PCI and discuss evidence from randomized clinical trials evaluating these regimens in this context. #antithrombotictherapy eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/anti...

🔥🔥NEW OUT TODAY
Can mechanical support change outcomes in high-risk PCI?
The PROTECT IV trial tests whether using #Impella CP in patients with complex CAD and LVEF ≤40% can improve survival, reduce complications, and enable complete revascularisation.
Learn more: shorturl.at/161oW
#cardiosky #PCI

NEW ISSUE OUT!
📌 Robotics in SH interventions;
📌 Colchicine recommendations debate;
📌 The AUREA trial;
📌 Intra- vs supra-annular valves (small annuli);
📌 Myval durability at 4 years;
📌 Restenosis after DCB PCI;
and more...
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#Cardiosky #cardiology

Discover the NEW ISSUE of EuroIntervention
🔹 Antithrombotics in women with ACS
🔹 QFR guideline debate
🔹 Short DAPT in diabetes + HBR
🔹 TAVI for AR
🔹 Chimney stenting in redo-TAVI
🔹 Next-day discharge post-TAVI
…and more.
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#cardiosky

AMAC: Anchor the Mother to Advance the Child
A technique for complex PCI faced with a tough RCA CTO and multiple failed attempts, it changed the game. Anchoring the system gave the support needed to cross and treat the lesion:no stent, no compromise. Smart move in complex PCI. shorturl.at/jqFt0

A new #LAAC implanter classification system by the ELAAC Club integrates anatomical and functional features to support planning, training, and decision-making in left atrial appendage closure.
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In patients with CCS undergoing PCI, ticagrelor monotherapy after 3 months of DAPT showed similar 1-year ischaemic and bleeding outcomes compared to ticagrelor-based #DAPT, regardless of high ischaemic risk status.
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#EAPCI @cardiosky

From #EuroPCR2025 🔥🔥🔥
A prospective study evaluating next-day and 48-hour discharge after alternative access TAVI (subclavian/axillary, carotid, transapical) found no increase in 30-day readmission or mortality across discharge strategies.
Read more here: ow.ly/Cme050VWWOg
#EAPCI #earlydischarge

🔥 🔥 Our 20th anniversary EuroPCR edition OUT TODAY with:

👉PFO treatment update
👉TAVI leaflet techniques
👉Long-term TAVI durability
👉Ticagrelor alone
👉Cangrelor in CAD
👉COMPARE STEMI ONE trial design
👉OCT vs. IVUS in ACS & non-ACS
DON'T MISS IT!
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#EAPCI #EuroPCR #cardiosky

In this large, propensity-matched cohort of TAVI patients, only invasively measured postprocedural aortic gradients—not echocardiography-derived gradients—were independently associated with 30-day, 1- and 2-year mortality.
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#cardiology #echocardiography #TAVI

Staged TAVI and complex PCI in severe aortic stenosis were linked to better outcomes than concomitant procedures, which carried higher risks—especially vascular and bleeding complications. #CardioTwitter #TAVI #PCI
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