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Bioresorbable vascular scaffold versus metallic drug-eluting stent in patients at high risk of restenosis: final 7-year results of the COMPARE-ABSORB trial
10 Mar 2026
This study provides the longest available follow-up for first-generation bioresorbable vascular scaffolds and fails to demonstrate any late clinical advantage after complete scaffold resorption.
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Drug-coated balloon angioplasty vs up-front stenting for de novo CAD: 3-year follow-up of REC-CAGEFREE I trial
10 Mar 2026
The 3-year follow-up of the REC-CAGEFREE I trial demonstrated that a DCB-based strategy with rescue stenting was associated with a significantly higher rate of DOCE compared with contemporary DES implantation in patients with de novo, non-complex coronary artery disease.
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Drug-eluting balloon in calcified lesions and complex lesions
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session explores the application of drug-eluting balloons (DCB) in managing calcified and complex coronary lesions. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate lesions for a DCB-only strategy, the critical role of vessel preparation prior to drug delivery, and the long-term physiological assessment following treatment, supported by...
Complex coronary complications
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses complex coronary complications through a series of challenging cases including dextrocardia with acute STEMI, fragile coronary anatomy risks, left main complications, and stent-related issues. It provides critical insights into recognizing and managing unexpected procedural challenges to improve patient safety.
Precision without a scaffold - When, why and how to use DCB in de novo lesions
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session provided an in-depth examination of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in de novo coronary lesions, emphasizing patient selection, lesion preparation, and procedural technique. Clinical evidence and real-world cases illustrated when and why DCBs represent a precise alternative to stenting, particularly in small vessels, high bleeding...
Imaging to the rescue
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session highlighted the pivotal role of advanced intracoronary imaging techniques, particularly OCT, in complex case management such as in-stent restenosis and thrombus evaluation. Through real-world cases, it demonstrated how imaging complements physiology to guide therapeutic decisions, including the use of drug-coated balloons beyond native coronary...
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
Innovations in stentless coronary intervention: from DCB technologies to bioresorbable scaffolds
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session delves into the evolving landscape of stentless coronary interventions, focusing on the structural diversity of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) and the promising future of bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS). It emphasizes the role of intracoronary imaging, particularly OCT, in optimizing these therapies. Attendees gain a comprehensive understanding...
Abstracts - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session compiles recent clinical abstracts addressing diverse topics in interventional cardiology. Highlights include the HYBRID-CTO approach from a prospective case series, the cardiovascular impact of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes, off-label use of intravascular lithotripsy for resistant in-stent lesions, and experiences with non-hyperaemic pressure ratios...
Beyond the horizon - Shaping the future of cardiology through meaningful innovation in structural heart and coronary - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This live case–based session explores how innovation is shaping structural heart and coronary interventions.
A real-time TAVI case in a degenerated aortic valve highlights pre-procedural imaging, sizing strategies, procedural decision-making, and post-procedural care.
The session also reviews ongoing and upcoming Myval THV trials, showing how new technologies impact...
