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ABSORB IV – Improving Bioresorbable Scaffolds: A Long Road

5-year followup of bioresorbable scaffolds in selected and better prepared lesions (ABSORB IV).  Historically, when comparing previously used...

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...

5 Year Evolution of PCI vs CABG in Large Randomized Studies on Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndrome

Left main lesions in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represent a major risk and, at present, the best...

Minimal Stent Area: New IVUS Parameter?

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) has shown, in several studies, its great benefits for both restenosis and mortality reduction.   Even...

Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease: One-Year 48mm XIENCE Skypoint Outcomes

Long 48mm Stent XIENCE Skypoint in the treatment of diffuse CAD Long coronary artery lesions often involve complex...

Provisional Stenting vs. Culotte: 5-Year Results of EBC TWO

The optimal treatment of true bifurcation lesions not affecting the left main coronary artery is widely debated....

EuroPCR 2023 | Provisional Stenting is Still the First Choice

The EBC TWO in Non-LM study randomized 200 patients with bifurcation lesions not affecting the left main coronary...

EuroPCR 2023 | Left Main Coronary Artery Angioplasty: One or Two Stents?

The EBC MAIN LM study randomized 467 patients with severe left main coronary artery (LCA) lesions to receive...