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Embolization of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices: Predictors, Prevention, and Management Strategies

Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke and, in patients with contraindications to anticoagulation,...

Drugs for the Treatment of No-Reflow During PCI

The no-reflow phenomenon is one of the most frustrating complications of primary angioplasty (pPCI), reflecting persistent microvascular...

Coronary revascularization before TAVI: prior PCI or conservative management?

The coexistence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI is common,...

Rotational atherectomy and its technical secrets: use of floppy or ES guidewire

Rotational atherectomy (RA) remains a very useful tool in the management of severe coronary calcification. However, many...

Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration versus Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis

Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) accounts for approximately 5% to 10% of all cases of infective endocarditis....

CRT 2026 | TAVI-CLOSE Trial: Dual Suture vs Suture + Plug for Vascular Closure After Transfemoral TAVI

The transfemoral approach is the predominant strategy for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Although vascular complications are...

CRT 2026 | NAVITOR IDE: Hemodynamic Outcomes and 5-Year Durability of an Intra-Annular Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve

As TAVI expands into younger populations and patients with lower surgical risk, prosthesis durability has become a...

CRT 2026 | CUT-DRESS Trial: Lesion Preparation with Cutting Balloon

In-stent restenosis (ISR) continues to represent a relevant clinical challenge in contemporary coronary angioplasty practice. Despite advances...