POKI: una nueva estrategia en bifurcaciones

Proximal Optimization Technique in Unprotected LMCA

Proximal optimization technique (POT) has been recommended as a standard strategy in bifurcation lesions because it facilitates proper stent implantation and apposition in the proximal main vessel, according to the European Bifurcation Club. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) has specific characteristics, and the long-term impact of this strategy<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/03/06/proximal-optimization-technique-in-unprotected-lmca/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Post TAVR Long Term Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Disease

Patients suffering from immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disease (CID) face a high risk of developing heart disease, including aortic valve disease. Inflammatory vascular disease when triggered by an autoimmune condition, can prompt a harmful response leading to valve degeneration, with increased calcification and fibrosis, and the associated progression of stenosis, failure or both.  Prior research has<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/03/04/post-tavr-long-term-outcomes-in-patients-with-chronic-inflammatory-disease/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Acceso retrógrado mediante la arteria tibial para el tratamiento de oclusiones en territorio femoropoplíteo: ¿es una estrategia segura?

Treatment of Femoropopliteal Lesions with Low-Dose vs. High-Dose Drug-Coated Balloons

The use of drug-covered balloons (DCBs) has increased significantly for the endovascular treatment of femoropopliteal arterial disease. Previous studies on first-generation high-dose DCB (HD-DCB) have validated its benefits, thus supporting its recommendation in current clinical guidelines. However, there have been reports of adverse effects associated with paclitaxel and its excipients. Second-generation, lower-dose DCBs (LD-DCB) have<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/03/01/treatment-of-femoropopliteal-lesions-with-low-dose-vs-high-dose-drug-coated-balloons/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Network Meta-Analysis of Complementary Imaging (IVUS/OCT + Conventional Angiography) for Coronary Stenting

Complementary imaging allows for the identification of numerous scenarios not visible with conventional angiography (ICA), both for the assessment of differential diagnoses and the improvement of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. Advantages include assessment of plaque characteristics, vessel plaque burden, stent edge dissection, vessel diameter, and correct apposition, among others. While intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) was<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/02/28/network-meta-analysis-of-complementary-imaging-ivus-oct-conventional-angiography-for-coronary-stenting/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Events According to Revascularization Modality in the ISCHEMIA Trial

The main studies carried out on patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS), such as the MASS II, COURAGE, BARI 2D and FAME-2, failed to show benefits in terms of mortality with the invasive approach.  The ISCHEMIA, a large randomized study including patients with moderate to severe ischemia, with without left main disease and with acceptable<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/01/31/events-according-to-revascularization-modality-in-the-ischemia-trial/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Coronary Artery Disease in TAVR: Unsolved Dilemma

Aortic stenosis shares risk factors with coronary artery disease (CAD), and its prevalence varies according to age, reaching approximately 50% or more in some registries. Deciding when to treat and the need for percutaneous intervention presents a challenge. It has been established that epicardial stenosis at proximal level, or the medial segment, requires intervention, especially<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/01/30/coronary-artery-disease-in-tavr-unsolved-dilemma/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Long-term Results of Coronary Bifurcation Lesion Treatment in Diabetic Patients

The effects of diabetes on patients with coronary artery disease are well-known, and their outcomes after angioplasty are less favorable, with a higher rate of restenosis, recurrent acute myocardial infarction, and stent thrombosis. Despite advances in drug-eluting stents and procedural techniques, the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions in diabetic patients shows less positive clinical outcomes<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/01/18/long-term-results-of-coronary-bifurcation-lesion-treatment-in-diabetic-patients/" title="Read more" >...</a>

¿Es frecuente el uso de IVUS para guiar la ATC?

Use of IVUS in Complex PCI: Results according to Operator Experience

The use of ultravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide coronary angioplasty procedures (PCI) has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse events in numerous randomized controlled studies, registries and meta-analysis.  The current guidelines recommend the use of IVUS in left main disease and complex lesions. The proportion of complex PCI procedures has increased over<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2024/01/09/use-of-ivus-in-complex-pci-results-according-to-operator-experience/" title="Read more" >...</a>

ATC guiada por iFR ¿es igual en la DA que en el resto de los vasos?

iFR Guided PCI to the LAD: Same as for non-LAD Vessels?

iFR has been validated as a useful tool for intermediate lesion analysis, with the advantage of not requiring the use of drugs. On the other hand, its use for PCI outcome assessment has not yet been thoroughly looked into, even though there have been promising data.  24% of DEFINE PCI cases presented ≤0.89 iFR with<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/12/07/ifr-guided-pci-to-the-lad-same-as-for-non-lad-vessels/" title="Read more" >...</a>

See the Presentations of the 13th ProEducar Fellows Course

  During SOLACI-SBHCI 2023, our traditional education program for young interventionists ProEducar Fellows Course was held.  Discover the presentations of the prestigious interventionists that made part of this 13th edition here below.  Dr. Gustavo Vignolo (UY) – “Trigger: STEMI learning clinical case” PRESENTATION Dr. Roger Renault Godinho (BRA) – “Why and how should I use Radial access? Step by Step” PRESENTATION<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/11/10/see-the-presentations-of-the-13th-proeducar-fellows-course/" title="Read more" >...</a>