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Cardiovascular Events During World Cup Soccer, an Old Article Worth Remembering

Is it possible for a soccer match to trigger an infarction? Is it possible for the stress...

EuroPCR 2018 | TRANSIENT trial: What is the best timing for TRANSIENT STEMI revascularization?

The objective of this study was to determine the best time to revascularize a patient who is...

EuroPCR 2018 | 2nd and 3rd-Generation DES for Bifurcation Lesions: Nothing New Under the Sun

This study aimed to assess the outcome of Culotte stenting with newer-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) in Medina 1,...

EuroPCR 2018 | OxAMI-PICSO: Coronary Sinus Occlusion, Improving Microvascular Function and Reducing Infarct Size

The index of microcirculatory resistance might guide therapy and controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusions, improve microvascular function,...

EuroPCR 2018 | SEMPER-FI: The Reemergence of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

The intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation affects patients through a combination of coronary flow improvement and afterload reduction. It...

EuroPCR 2018 | Swedish Registry on the SYNERGY DES: tested in primary PCI for the first time

The study included 36292 consecutive patients undergoing acute myocardial infarction receiving PCI with the new generation stent...

EuroPCR 2018 | Compare-Acute: FFR or Primary Angioplasty at a 2-Year Follow-Up After Complete Revascularization

Recent studies in patients undergoing acute myocardial infarction showed that a complete revascularization strategy in an acute...

EuroPCR 2018 | FFR Reduces Death and Infarction Rates Compared with Medical Treatment

Pooled data from the most important recently published studies (FAME 2, Compare-Acute, and DANAMI3-PRIMULTI) conclude that there...