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Use of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Left Main

The Left main coronary artery supplies circulation to roughly 70% of myocardium, and left main disease requires...

Should We Use Ultrasound Routinely to Guide Transfemoral Access?

Currently, transfemoral access (TFA) is used in large-caliber procedures and when transradial access fails. The introduction of...

Recurrent Revascularization at 10 Years after Percutaneous Treatment of DES In-Stent Restenosis

In stent restenosis (ISR) continues to be the main limitation to the percutaneous treatment of coronary artery...

PCI Evolution in Infiltrative Diseases

Infiltrative diseases (ID) consist of a heterogeneous series of genetic conditions that cause infiltration and extracellular deposits...

KODRA Registry: Distal Radial Access as First Choice in Coronary Procedures

The first experiences with distal radial access (DRA) have revealed significant benefits compared against the transradial approach...

Sub-Analysis of the REVIVED-BCIS2: Myocardial Viability Changes Prognosis in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Revascularization?

The purpose of myocardial viability testing is to identify patients that might benefit from revascularization by diagnosing...

Preparation Before Elective Coronary Angiography: Is Prolonged Fasting the Only Option?

When scheduling a coronary angiography, patients are usually instructed to fast for at least 8 hours (no oral...

Contemporary Outcomes of CTO PCI in Europe: The ERCTO Registry

Roughly 20% or coronary angiographies show some form of chronic total occlusion (CTO), and this figure is...