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Coronary Artery Calcium on Non–ECG-Gated Chest CTs: Mere Finding or Therapeutic Opportunity?

CAD related acute phenomena often present as a consequence of poor risk factor monitoring over time. Early...

OCT-Guided PCTA: Does It Offer any Benefits?

For many years, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCTA) has expanded significantly worldwide. However, despite the demonstrated advantages...

ROTA.shock Outcomes: Intravascular Lithotripsy vs. Rotational Atherectomy

At present, severe calcified coronary stenosis poses a significant challenge for PCI. A successful intervention will require...

ESC 2023 | OCTIVUS TRIAL: Is OCT Superior?

Researchers conducted a multicenter randomized study involving 2008 patients undergoing coronary angioplasty (PCI). In this group, 1005...

ESC 2023 | ILUMIEN IV: What Is the Benefit of OCT?

Researchers conducted a randomized study that included a total of 1233 patients who underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary...

Long Term Outcomes after Complex PCI According to Operator Experience and Use of IVUS

The use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) has been shown to reduce...

Are There Sex Differences in pLVAD-Assisted High Risk PCI?

The proportion of patients undergoing high risk PCI (HRPCI) is on the rise. It includes patients with...

Post PCI Functional Assessment for Focal Lesion and Stent Underexpansion Detection

The use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) and non-hyperemic pressure indices (NHPRs) have become essential for intermediate...