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IVUS Assessment in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Occlusion After TAVI: Results from the ICARO Study

Courtesy of Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez. Acute coronary obstruction (ACO) is a rare but potentially fatal complication following...

Intravascular Lithotripsy vs. Rotational Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary Lesions

Severe coronary artery calcification represents a significant challenge in interventional cardiology. Rotational atherectomy (RA) has been traditionally...

EuroPCR 2025 | Angiography- vs. Physiology-Guided PCI in TAVI Candidates (FAITAVI)

Coronary artery disease is present in 50 to 70% of TAVI candidates and over 90% of these...

Fasting versus No Fasting Before Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures

While the American Society of Anesthesiologists guidelines were updated in 2017 to allow for the intake of...

Smoking and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Disease 10 Years After Coronary Angioplasty

Smoking is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. However, some historical reports have suggested a...

Radial Patency in Coronary Procedures: Is Heparin Enough or Should We Aim for Distal Transradial Access?

Transradial access is the preferred route in most coronary procedures due to its proven reduction in mortality...

iFR- vs. FFR-Guided Coronary Revascularization: 5-Year Clinical Outcomes

The assessment of coronary stenosis using coronary physiology has become a key tool in guiding revascularization. The...

Patients at High Risk of Bleeding After Coronary Angioplasty: Are Risk Assessment Tools ARC-HBR and PRECISE-DAPT Useful?

Patients undergoing coronary stenting typically receive dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for 6 to 12 months, consisting of a...