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FFR and IFR: Are We Talking About the Same Thing?

To evaluate borderline coronary lesions (a 40% to 70% obstruction), determining associated ischemia is paramount. For this...

Using Biolimus-Coated Balloons for Treating Small-Vessel Disease Yields Promising Results

Drug-eluting balloons have demonstrated safety and effectiveness in the treatment of small-vessel coronary artery disease and in-stent...

When is the Ideal Timing for NSTE-ACS Percutaneous Intervention?

According to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC Guidelines 2021) an early invasive strategy is recommended (<24h)...

Should We Start Thinking Again About Bioresorbable Stents?

Coronary revascularization with drug-eluting stents (DES) is very frequent, especially in acute coronary syndromes, but these metallic...

Revascularization Using DES in Infrapopliteal Disease: Meta-Analysis and Change of Paradigm?

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has been under-studied and under-recognized in comparison with ischemic heart disease and stroke,...

DISCO RADIAL: Conventional or Distal Transradial Access?

Conventional transradial access (TRA) is already established as the access of choice for percutaneous coronary procedures, regardless...

EuroPCR 2022 | The IMPROVED-CTO Trial

PCI success rate in chronic total occlusion (CTO), according to some registries, is below 80%. These failed...

EuroPCR 2022 | GLOBAL SYMPLICITY Registry

The GLOBAL SYMPLICITY Registry is the largest study, with the longest followup, of real-world patients (real world...