Studies with second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) have shown that the rate of target lesion failure (TLF) increases linearly up to 5–10 years of follow-up,...
Percutaneous coronary intervention in long coronary lesions continues to represent a technical and clinical challenge, in which the use of conventional cylindrical stents may...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) in smaller epicardial vessels occurs in 30% to 67% of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and poses particular technical challenges....
Coronary bifurcations are one of the most challenging scenarios in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to their anatomical complexity, the risk of carina shift,...
Coronary physiological assessment using pressure-wire techniques (FFR/iFR) carries a Class IA recommendation in ACC/AHA guidelines; however, its use remains limited due to factors such...
Ischemic stroke remains one of the most feared complications of TAVI, with a relatively low but persistent incidence of 2–4%, without significant reduction over...
Coronary artery disease is common in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI. Current guidelines recommend considering revascularization in significant coronary lesions, particularly in...
