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Practical Guide to Implementation of Coronary Physiology in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory June 2015 (2 Day Course)

Learn about the latest developments in coronary physiology, including iFR (instantaneous wave-free ratio), FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) and CFR (Coronary Flow Reserve) from some of the worlds lead...

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- Introduction to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr. Justin Davies - Why do we Need Intra-Coronary Physiology in 2015? - Dr. Andrew Sharp - Intra-Coronary Physiology: Past, Present and Future - Prof. Carlo Di Mario - Terminology and Descriptions of the Index Abbreviations - Dr. Ricardo Petraco - Why do we Use Pressure Instead of Flow - Intra-Coronary Pressure Flow Relationships? - Prof. Javier Escaned - An Introduction to iFR: Concepts, Principals, and Limitations - Dr. Justin Davies - Discussing the Role of Basal Flow for Coronary Stenosis Assessment - Dr. Sayan Sen - FFR Basics and Optimal Technique - Dr. Allen Jeremias - Detecting Ischaemia Using Resting or Hyperaemic Indices all give Similar Results - Dr. Justin Davies - DEFER, FAME, and FAME II – The Key Points - Mauro Echavarria-Pinto - DEFER, FAME, and FAME II – What They Didn’t Answer - Dr. Ricardo Petraco - Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls of Physiology Assessment - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee - Implementation of Physiology into the Catheter Laboratory - Dr. Andrew Sharp - Challenging Cases from the Audience and Faculty - Dr. Florian Krackhardt - Should Physiological Techniques be Used Routinely for All of Our Patients? - Prof. Javier Escaned - Guidelines and the ACC/AHA Appropriate Use Criteria - Dr. Allen Jeremias - Using Coronary Physiology in Novel and Challenging Diagnostic Settings (CHF, STEMI, CABG and ACS) - Dr. Sayan Sen - Assessment and Treatment of Diffuse and Tandem Coronary Stenoses - Dr. Sukhjinder Nijjer - Exploring the Future of Coronary Physiology - Dr. Justin Davies - New Studies Using Physiology to Guide Multi-Vessel Disease Revascularisation - Dr. Mauro Echavarria-Pinto - The Effects of Right Atrial Pressure on Physiology Guided PCI: Not Just Painting by Numbers - Dr. Chris Cook - Challenging Cases from the Audience and Faculty: Using Coronary Physiology in Multi-Vessel Disease - Dr. Florian Krackhardt - Live Case Demonstration Using Coronary Physiology from Hammersmith Hospital - Dr. Javier Escaned; Dr. Raffi Kaprielian; Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee

Live from the Hammersmith Hospital: Clinical Utilisation Of Fractional Flow Reserve In Multi-Vessel Disease

Live From the Hammersmith Hospital showcasing the latest interventional and physiological techniques for revascularisation of multi-vessel disease using pressure wire evaluation. In this demonstr...

Novel Oral Anti-Coagulants (NOACs): Hot Topics & Current Issues

On 12 November 2014, Radcliffe Cardiology, in association with Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review (AER) journal, held a roundtable discussion in London, UK. The discussion held between an expert...

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- SESSION 1: REAL WORLD VERSUS CLINICAL TRIAL DATA WITH NOACS - SESSION 2: ONCE OR TWICE DAILY NOAC THERAPY - SESSION 3: SPOT CHECKS OR MONITORING OF NOACS FOR ANTICOAGULATION STATUS - SESSION 4: ANTIDOTES FOR NOAC DRUGS - NOACS AND DUAL ANTIPLATELET THERAPY - SESSION 6: NOAC TREATMENT IN CHRONIC RENAL IMPAIRMENT - SESSION 7: HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN NOACS

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI)

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI) meeting comprised of three presentations and subsequent panel discussions on a range of topical issues related to treatment strategies in mitral valve...

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- SESSION 1: MITRAL VALVE SURGERY - SESSION 2: MITRAL VALVE MODIFICATION - SESSION 3: REDO & DE NOVO IMPLANTATION

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

During PCR London Valves 2013 (UK), Radcliffe Cardiology, in association with the Interventional Cardiology Review journal, filmed a roundtable discussion entitled 'Transcatheter Aortic Valve Impla...

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- SESSION 1: INTERPRETING TAVI RESEARCH DATA - SESSION 2: PLANNING THE PROCEDURE - SESSION 3: AORTIC REGURGITATION AFTER TAVI - SESSION 4: TAVI AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE - SESSION 5: TAVI COMPLICATIONS - SESSION 6: WHAT'S IN THE PIPELINE?

Platelet Function Testing

During ESC 2013 (NL), Radcliffe Cardiology, in association with the Interventional Cardiology Review journal, filmed a roundtable discussion entitled 'Balancing the Efficacy and Safety of Antiplate...

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- SESSION 1: THE CLINICAL VALUE OF PLATELET RE-ACTIVITY TESTING - AN INTRODUCTION - SESSION 2: THE ROLE OF ANTIPLATELET THERAPIES IN NEURO-ENDOVASCULAR PROCEDURES - SESSION 3: PLATELET REACTIVITY TESTING - TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HIGH-RISK PCI PATIENTS - SESSION 4: A REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURES IN PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION THAT REQUIRE ANTIPLATELET THERAPY - SESSION 5: BALANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF ANTIPLATELET AGENTS - A CROSS-THERAPY DISCUSSION

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology

To mark the launch of Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review (AER), Radcliffe Cardiology in association with the European Heart Rhythm Association and doctors.net.uk, presents the first in a series ...

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- SESSION 1: REFERRAL PATHWAYS IN EUROPE - SESSION 2: NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN ABLATION - SESSION 3: APPROACHES TO ABLATION PART 2: RADIOPROTECTION - SESSION 4: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RATE VERSUS RHYTHM - SESSION 5: AF ABLATION: PART 1 - SESSION 6: AF ABLATION: PART 2 - SESSION 7: RISK STRATIFICATION: PART 1 - SESSION 8: RISK STRATIFICATION PART 2: CRT NON-RESPONDERS

The relationship between hypertension and cognitive decline

Webinar - The relationship between hypertension and cognitive decline

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- Hypertension and Cognition - The Impact of the Frontal Lobe - Augusto Vicario, MD

Non-invasive assessment of coronary flow reserve

Webinar - Non-invasive assessment of coronary flow reserve

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- Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Flow Reserve - Prof. Iana Simova

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Webinar - Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

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- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - Jacqueline Saw, MD

The Management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Webinar - The Management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

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- The Management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - Prof. Andrew Coats

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Webinar - Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure

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- Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure - Jacqueline Saw, MD

Anticoagulation For Stroke Prevention

Webinar - Anticoagulation For Stroke Prevention

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- Anticoagulation For Stroke Prevention - Dr Amit Mistri

Hybrid Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation

Webinar - Hybrid Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation

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- Hybrid Ablation Of Atrial Fribrillation - L. Pison, MD, PhD

ICR Webinar : Imaging Structural Interventions : An Illustrative TAVI Case

Webinar - ICR Webinar : Imaging Structural Interventions : An Illustrative TAVI Case

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- ICR Webinar : Imaging Structural Interventions : An Illustrative TAVI Case - Didier Locca, MD & Pierre Monney, MD

TAVI: Why Are We Conducting Randomised Trials In Intermediate Risk Patients?

Webinar - TAVI: Why Are We Conducting Randomised Trials In Intermediate Risk Patients?

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- TAVI: Why Are We Conducting Randomised Trials In Intermediate Risk Patients? - Simon Kennon, MD

iFR background slide deck and background

Short presentation to aid understanding of background of iFR

Live From the Hammersmith Hospital -Simplifying Complex PCI- Live Case Using IFR And IFR Scout

Dr Justin Davies and Dr Iqbal Malik from the Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, perform a live case demonstration of the use iFR and iFR Scout to simplify assessment in m...

State of the art Renal Artery Denervation treatment using Medtronic Spyral Catheter

Use of Medtronic Simplicity Spyral multi-electrode Catheter to perform percutaneous renal artery nerve denervation.

FFR guided treatment of significant bifurcation lesions using Acist Navvus micro catheter

Dr. Nicolas M. Van Mieghem uses Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) in this Live From the Thorax live case demonstration to showcase how FFR can be used to simplify percutaneous revascularisation.

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- Understanding the basics of FFR in decision making - Introduction to the Navvus pressure micro catheter - Measurement of FFR in heavily disease side branch - PCI to circumflex artery after positive FFR measurement - FFR measurement in the LAD and troubleshooting - PCI to left anterior descending artery and left main stem - Repeat FFR to LAD following PCI to LMS/LAD

Fractional Flow Reserve - Simple Knowledge Base

Simple Knowledge Base

Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a technique used in coronary catheterization to measure pressure differences across a coronary artery stenosis(narrowing, usually due to atherosclerosis) to determi...

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- Live case demonstration using fractional flow reserve in coronary physiology from Hammersmith Hospital, London

Interventional Cardiology Review

Interventional Cardiology Review is a Radcliffe Cardiology peer-reviewed journal that publishes reviews, case reports, practice guides, and original research.

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- Interventional Cardiology Review (ICR) Volume 10 Issue 3 Winter 2015

Review of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery

Review of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery (MIAVS)

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- Background to review of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery - Approaches to minimal invasive aortic valve surgery - Advantages and Disadvantages of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery - Peri operative planning and hybrid approach for minimally invasive aortic valve surgery - Discussion of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery - Conclusions of review of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery

Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials

Article on Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials

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- Introduction to left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials - Comparison of Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials - Influence of Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials - Guidelines of Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials - Conclusions of Left Main Stem Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Data And Ongoing Trials

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Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right?

Article on Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right?

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- Introduction of Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right? - Antiplatelet Therapy of Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right? - DAPT in DES Patients of Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right? - The DAPT Trial of Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right? - DAPT after DES of Twelve Months Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug-eluting Stents – Too Long, too Short or Just Right?

Live case demonstration of iFR and iFR Scout with expert commentary in Japanese from Hitoshi Matsuo at the Gifu Heart Centre, Japan

Live case demonstration using iFR and iFR Scout with from Hammersmith Hospital London with expert commentary from Hitoshi Matsuo, Gifu Heart Centre

Managing The Antithrombotic Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients On Oral Anticoagulation

Article on Managing The Antithrombotic Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients On Oral Anticoagulation

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- Introduction of Managing The Antithrombotic Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients On Oral Anticoagulation - How to Managing The Antithrombotic Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients On Oral Anticoagulation - What Should be Done After the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention? - Conclusions of Managing The Antithrombotic Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients On Oral Anticoagulation

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Article on Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

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- Introduction of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - Management of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - Conclusions of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions

Article on Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions

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- Valvular Disease of Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions - Mitral valve of Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions - Atrial Septal Defect of Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions - Left Atrial Appendage Closure of Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions - Conclusions of Computed Tomography for Structural Heart Disease and Interventions

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation For Patients With Smaller Anatomy

Article on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation For Patients With Smaller Anatomy

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- Introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation For Patients With Smaller Anatomy - Vascular access of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation For Patients With Smaller Anatomy - Distance between the coronary ostium and the aortic annulus plane - Replacement of Surgical aortic valve

Patient-tailored Drug-eluting Stent Choice – A Solution for Patients with Diabetes

Article on Patient-tailored Drug-eluting Stent Choice – A Solution for Patients with Diabetes

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- Proceedings of Two Satellite Symposia Held at EuroPCR in May 2015 in Paris - The Latest Available Data on Polymer-Free Drug-eluting Stent Technology in Patients with Diabetes - Live Case of a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus - Polymer-free Technology in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus – Procedure and Clinical Outcome - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Patient with Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Constraints – Procedure and Clinical Outcome - Summary and Concluding Remarks

Absorbable Polymer Technology – Viable Solutions for Unmet Needs in PCI

Article on Absorbable Polymer Technology – Viable Solutions for Unmet Needs in PCI

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- Proceedings of two satellite symposia held at EuroPCR, Paris in May 2015 - How to Ensure Procedural Safety and Good Long-term Results in Complex Coronary CTO Procedures - Live Case Demonstration - PCI in a Patient with a Complex Coronary CTO: Procedure and Clinical Outcome - PCI in a Patient with a Complex Coronary Anatomy: Procedure and Clinical Outcome - Summary and Concluding Remarks

Is Hyperaemia Essential for Accurate Functional Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Severity?

Article on Is Hyperaemia Essential for Accurate Functional Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Severity?

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- Introduction on Is Hyperaemia Essential for Accurate Functional Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Severity? - Physiology on Is Hyperaemia Essential for Accurate Functional Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Severity? - Problems with FFR - Comparing iFR with FFR - Problems with iFR - Recommendations

Integrating Physiology into the DNA of Coronary Revascularisation – A Historical Perspective, Contemporary Review and Blueprint for the Future of Coronary Physiology

Article on Integrating Physiology into the DNA of Coronary Revascularisation – A Historical Perspective, Contemporary Review and Blueprint for the Future of Coronary Physiology

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- Introduction of Integrating Physiology into the DNA of Coronary Revascularisation – A Historical Perspective, Contemporary Review and Blueprint for the Future of Coronary Physiology - The Clinical Problem - iFR Validation Studies to Date - Randomised Clinical Outcome Studies Designed to Address the Clinically Important Questions - Integrating Physiology into the DNA of Revascularisation – A Blueprint for the Future - Conclusion

AXXESS™ Stent: Delivery Indications and Outcomes

Article on AXXESS™ Stent: Delivery Indications and Outcomes

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- Introduction of AXXESS™ Stent: Delivery Indications and Outcomes - The AXXESS Stent - Tips and Tricks - Problems - Outcomes - Conclusion

Vascular Access And Chronic Total Occlusion Angioplasty

Article on Vascular Access And Chronic Total Occlusion Angioplasty

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- Radial vs Femoral Access in Vascular Access And Chronic Total Occlusion Angioplasty - Femoral Artery Puncture Techniques - Tips and Techniques To Use Larger - The Second Access Site - Conclusion

Avoiding Coronary Occlusion and Root Rupture in TAVI – The Role of Pre-procedural Imaging and Prosthesis Selection

Article on Avoiding Coronary Occlusion and Root Rupture in TAVI – The Role of Pre-procedural Imaging and Prosthesis Selection

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- Introduction of Avoiding Coronary Occlusion and Root Rupture in TAVI – The Role of Pre-procedural Imaging and Prosthesis Selection - Coronary Occlusion of Avoiding Coronary Occlusion and Root Rupture in TAVI – The Role of Pre-procedural Imaging and Prosthesis Selection - Valve-in-Valve - Aortic Root Rupture - Conclusions of Avoiding Coronary Occlusion and Root Rupture in TAVI – The Role of Pre-procedural Imaging and Prosthesis Selection

Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR – Predictors And Impact On Outcomes

Article on Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR – Predictors And Impact On Outcomes

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- Introduction of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR – Predictors And Impact On Outcomes - Predictors of PPM Implantation - Prosthesis Type and Time of PPM - Cost and Outcome of PPM Implantation - Conclusion of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR – Predictors And Impact On Outcomes

Balloon- Or Self-Expandable TAVI: Clinical Equipoise?

Article on Balloon- Or Self-Expandable TAVI: Clinical Equipoise?

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- Introduction of Balloon- Or Self-Expandable TAVI: Clinical Equipoise? - Transcatheter Prosthetic Valve Designs, Implantation Techniques and Access Routes - Clinical Outcomes - Rare Complications - Differential Indications for TAVI - Conclusion of Balloon- Or Self-Expandable TAVI: Clinical Equipoise?

Real World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Article on Real World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

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- Introduction of Real World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion - The left atrial appendage - Example - conclusion of Real World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

A Quick Guide to Paravalvular Leak Closure

Article on A Quick Guide to Paravalvular Leak Closure

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- Introduction of A Quick Guide to Paravalvular Leak Closure - Paravalvular Leak: Imaging - Paravalvular Leak: Access & Paravalvular Leaks: Device Selection - Putting it all together: Aortic Paravalvular Leak & Mitral Paravalvular Leak - Special situations

Intravascular Ultrasound Versus Optical Coherence Tomography For Coronary Artery Imaging – Apples And Oranges?

Article on Intravascular Ultrasound Versus Optical Coherence Tomography For Coronary Artery Imaging – Apples And Oranges?

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- Intravascular Ultrasound - Uses of Intravascular Ultrasound - Optical Coherence Tomography – a New Era of Intracoronary Imaging - Comparison of the Two Techniques - Conclusions

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients Who Have An Indication For Oral Anticoagulation – An Evidence-Based Approach To Antithrombotic Therapy

Article on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients Who Have An Indication For Oral Anticoagulation – An Evidence-Based Approach To Antithrombotic Therapy

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- Introduction of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients Who Have An Indication For Oral Anticoagulation – An Evidence-Based Approach To Antithrombotic Therapy - Oral Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - Triple Antithrombotic Therapy – Rates of Vascular Events and Bleeding - Potential Future Antithrombotic Strategies with a Limited Evidence Base - Conclusion of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients Who Have An Indication For Oral Anticoagulation – An Evidence-Based Approach To Antithrombotic Therapy

Major Bleeding And Adverse Outcome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Article on Major Bleeding And Adverse Outcome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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- Introduction of Major Bleeding And Adverse Outcome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Impact of Major Bleeding Post-percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Bleeding Avoidance Strategies - Conclusion of Major Bleeding And Adverse Outcome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Contemporary Antiplatelet Strategies In The Treatment Of STEMI Using Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Article on Contemporary Antiplatelet Strategies In The Treatment Of STEMI Using Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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- Antiplatelet Therapy - Adjunctive Antithrombotic Pharmacotherapy during PPCI - Methods to Enhance Platelet Inhibition - Conclusion of Contemporary Antiplatelet Strategies In The Treatment Of STEMI Using Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Preventive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction – The Primacy Of Randomised Trials

Article on Preventive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction – The Primacy Of Randomised Trials

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- Introduction of Preventive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction – The Primacy Of Randomised Trials - Recommendation - PRAMI

Interventional Strategies In Thrombus Management For ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Article on Interventional Strategies In Thrombus Management For ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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- Introduction of Interventional Strategies In Thrombus Management For ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - Microvascular vs Macrovascular Reperfusion- Implications on Clinical Reperfusion - Pharmacological Strategies in Thrombus Management - Conclusion of Interventional Strategies In Thrombus Management For ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

The Role Of Percutaneous Haemodynamic Support In High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention And Cardiogenic Shock

Article on The Role Of Percutaneous Haemodynamic Support In High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention And Cardiogenic Shock

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- Introduction of The Role Of Percutaneous Haemodynamic Support In High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention And Cardiogenic Shock - Myocardial Protection - Evidence - Guidelines - Conclusion of The Role Of Percutaneous Haemodynamic Support In High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention And Cardiogenic Shock

Percutaneous Closure Of Patent Foramen Ovale – Data From Randomized Clinical Trials And Meta-Analyses

Article on Percutaneous Closure Of Patent Foramen Ovale – Data From Randomized Clinical Trials And Meta-Analyses

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- Introduction of Percutaneous Closure Of Patent Foramen Ovale – Data From Randomized Clinical Trials And Meta-Analyses - Randomized Evidence—PFO Closure versus Medical Therapy - Future Outlook

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement For Native Aortic Valve Regurgitation

Article on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement For Native Aortic Valve Regurgitation

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- Introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement For Native Aortic Valve Regurgitation - Aortic Regurgitation and Indications for Valve Replacement - TAVR for Native Aortic Valve Regurgitation— Experience with the Newer-generation Transcatheter Heart Valves - Ancillary Devices

The Current Situation And The Future Of Emergent Cardiac Surgery In TAVI

Article on The Current Situation And The Future Of Emergent Cardiac Surgery In TAVI

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- Introduction of The Current Situation And The Future Of Emergent Cardiac Surgery In TAVI - Risk for Emergent Cardiac Surgery during TAVI - TAVI Complications Requiring Emergent Cardiac Surgery - Conclusion and Glimpse into the Future

Simple Education - Advances in Coronary Physiology Courses Overview 2016

The Simple Education Advances in Coronary Physiology courses are led by Justin Davies and Javier Escaned together with a team of cardiologists from Imperial College London and the Hammersmith Hosp...

Advances in the Pathogenesis and Management of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Advances in the Pathogenesis and Management of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Course provides an overview from the global leaders in cardiovascular sciences on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiova...

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- Inflammatory Effects of Platelet-Monocyte Interaction - Prof. Albert Ferro - CD28null T Cells as Orchestrators of Inflammation - Dr. Ingrid Dumitriu - Panel discussion - Chaired by Prof. Juan Carlos Kaski - The Michael Davies Memorial Lecture: The Immune System in Atherosclerosis - Prof. Goran Hansson - Advances in Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation - Prof. Richard Schilling - Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation: New Concepts - Dr. Andrew Graces - Management of Stable Angina – Focus on Microvascular Angina - Prof. Juan Carlos Kaski - Q&A: Management of Stable Angina with a Focus on Microvascular Angina - Prof. Juan Carlos Kaski - New Trends in Atherosclerosis – Advances in Lipid Management - Prof. Julian Halcox - Meeting Q&A session - Chaired by Dr. Wyn Davies - New Therapies for Heart Failure - Treatment Algorithms and New Drugs - Prof. Piotr Ponikowski - Q&A: New Therapies for Heart Failure - Treatment Algorithms and New Drugs - Prof. Piotr Ponikowski - Julian Halcox Interview

Simple Education comprehensive guide to Coronary Physiology using iFR and FFR, November, 2015

Hear from the worlds leading coronary physiologists about the latest developments in coronary physiology, including iFR (instantaneous wave-free ratio), FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) and CFR (Coron...

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- Intra-Coronary Physiology: Past, Present and Future - Carlo Di Mario - Why do we Need Intra-Coronary Physiology in 2015? - Andrew Sharp - Terminology - What do all the Abbreviations Mean? - Sayan Sen - Why do we use Pressure Instead of Flow to Assess Stenosis Severity - Ricardo Petraco - iFR: Principals and Case Examples - Justin Davies - How to Measure FFR and iFR - Andrew Sharp - Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls of FFR and iFR Assessment - Rasha Al-Lamee - Detecting Ischaemia using iFR and FFR in Clinical Practice - Justin Davies - DEFER, FAME, and FAME II – The Key Points? - Tim van de Hoef - DEFER, FAME, FAME II – What the Studies Didn’t Answer - Sukhjinder Nijjer - Implementation of Physiology into My Cath Lab - Andrew Sharp - A Blue Print for Coronary Physiology in the 21st Century - Justin Davies - Management of Tandem Lesions and Diffuse Disease - Sukhjinder Nijjer - Can we Perform Physiological Assessment in ACS, STEMI, Bypass Grafts and Heart Failure? - Sayan Sen - Do we need Stenting at all? ORBITA Study - Rasha Al-Lamee - Physiology for all, and What are the Next Steps? - Eric van Belle - Guidelines and Appropriate use Criteria - Rasha Al-Lamee - iFR Outcome Data: FLAIR and Swedeheart - Justin Davies - PCI or CABG? FAME III & SYNTAX II - Sukhjinder Nijjer

Indications For Surgery For Tricuspid Regurgitation

Article on Indications For Surgery For Tricuspid Regurgitation

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- Introduction of Indications For Surgery For Tricuspid Regurgitation - Indications and Timing of Tricuspid Valve Surgery - Repair or Replace - Conclusions of Indications For Surgery For Tricuspid Regurgitation

Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Imaging Modalities For Tissue Characterisation

Article on Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Imaging Modalities For Tissue Characterisation

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- Introduction of Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Imaging Modalities For Tissue Characterisation - Virtual Histology IVUS - IMAP IVUS - Conclusion of Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Imaging Modalities For Tissue Characterisation

Impact Of Intravascular Ultrasound In Clinical Practice

Article on Impact Of Intravascular Ultrasound In Clinical Practice

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- Introduction of Impact Of Intravascular Ultrasound In Clinical Practice - Anatomical Assessment and Intervention Guidance - IVUS for BMS and DES Implantation - IVUS for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Intervention Guidance - IVUS and Endovascular Interventions - Conclusions of Impact Of Intravascular Ultrasound In Clinical Practice

Practical applications of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in today's practice

Case presentation

Jonathan Hill discusses the practical use of OCT in today's interventional practice

ABSORB BVS Implantation In Bifurcation Lesions - Current Evidence And Practical Recommendations

Article on ABSORB BVS Implantation In Bifurcation Lesions - Current Evidence And Practical Recommendations

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- Introduction of ABSORB BVS Implantation In Bifurcation Lesions - Current Evidence And Practical Recommendations - In Vitro evaluation - In Vivo Evaluation - Discussion - Conclusion of ABSORB BVS Implantation In Bifurcation Lesions - Current Evidence And Practical Recommendations

Fractional Flow Reserve And Optical Coherence Tomography

Article on Fractional Flow Reserve And Optical Coherence Tomography

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- Introduction of Fractional Flow Reserve And Optical Coherence Tomography - Fractional Flow Reserve - Coronary Physiology vs. Coronary Anatomy (Intravascular Imaging/Angiography) - FFR in Acute Coronary Syndromes - Anatomic Evaluation with Optical Coherence Tomography - Conclusion of Fractional Flow Reserve And Optical Coherence Tomography

Application And Practical Use Of Optical Coherence Tomography To Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Clinical Practice

Article on Application And Practical Use Of Optical Coherence Tomography To Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Clinical Practice

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- Background - Scenario I – In-stent Restenosis - Scenario II – Assessment of Calcified Lesions - Scenario III – Thrombosis - Scenario IV – Stent Deployment and Malapposition - Scenario V – Stent Deployment and Edge Dissection - Scenario VI – Bifurcation Lesion Assessment and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Conclusions of Application And Practical Use Of Optical Coherence Tomography To Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Clinical Practice

Utility Of Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging With Angiographic Co-Registration For The Guidance Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Article on Utility Of Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging With Angiographic Co-Registration For The Guidance Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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- Introduction of Utility Of Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging With Angiographic Co-Registration For The Guidance Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - OPTISTM Integrated System – A New OCT Imaging System with Online Angiographic Co-registration - Case study 1. OCT-guided BVS Implantation in a Patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome - Case study 2. Identification of Mechanism of Stent Thrombosis and Guidance of Treatment - Conclusions of Utility Of Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging With Angiographic Co-Registration For The Guidance Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

The Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Era

Article on The Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Era

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- Introduction of The Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Era - OCT in Pre-implantation Planning - OCT in Post-implantation Assessment - Conclusion of The Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Era

Stent Apposition Assessment With Optical Coherence Tomography

Article on Stent Apposition Assessment With Optical Coherence Tomography

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- Background - Malapposition After Stent Implantation - Conclusion of Stent Apposition Assessment With Optical Coherence Tomography

Online Cardiac Catheter Lab Courses - Part 1: Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography and Right Heart Catheterisation

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

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- Does This Patient Need an Angiogram? - Sukhjinder Nijjer - Avoiding Errors in Preparation of Patients for Coronary Catheterisation - Ricardo Petraco - The Definitive Guide for Successful Arterial Access- Sayan Sen - Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Christopher Baker - Right and Left Heart Catheterisation Made Easy - Susan Connolly - Recognise and Respond Promptly to the Peri-Arrest Patient - Justin Davies - Get it Right or Get Stuck Later - Choosing Your Catheter - Sayan Sen - What View is This? Recognise and Refine Coronary Views - Ravi Assomull - Graft Cases - Don't Panic! We'll Show You How to Make Them Easy! - Amarjit Sethi - Become Confident and Safe with Vascular Closure - Sayan Sen - Recognise Post Angiography Problems Early and Treat Decisively - Ricardo Petraco - Multiple Choice Assessment

Fractional Flow Reserve Derived From Coronary Imaging And Computational Fluid Dynamics

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- Introduction of Fractional Flow Reserve Derived From Coronary Imaging And Computational Fluid Dynamics - Computational Fluid Dynamics - Novel Techniques of FFR Calculation - Rotational Coronary Angiography Derived FFR & 3D QCA and TIMI Frame Count Derived FFR - Conclusions - FFRCT

Optimum Utilisation Of Novel Antiplatelet Agents In Clinical Practice

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MGuard Embolic Protection Stent – The Importance Of Thrombus Management In ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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Bioresorbable Scaffolds

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Percutaneous Treatment Of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions Part 1: Rationale And Outcomes

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Clinical Impact Of Stent Design

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How To Improve Time To Diagnosis In Acute Heart Failure – Clinical Signs And Chest X-Ray

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Shock Management For Cardio-Surgical ICU Patients – The Golden Hours

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Simple Education essential guide - Advances in Coronary Physiology March 2016

Complete and continuous access to this 2 day essential guide featuring the world's leading coronary physiologists and the latest developments in coronary physiology.

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Focused Ultrasound in the Emergency Department for Patients with Acute Heart Failure

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- Introduction on Focused Ultrasound in the Emergency Department for Patients with Acute Heart Failure - Discussion Lung or Pulmonary Ultrasound: B-lines - Cardiovascular Ultrasound: Inferior Vena Cava - Conclusions and Future Directions

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function by Doppler Echocardiography

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- Introduction on Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function by Doppler Echocardiography - Diastolic Patterns and Heart Failure Symptoms - Diastolic Function Measurements in HFpEF

Fluid Management in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

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- Introduction on Fluid Management in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure - List of Question & Answer. - Other Drugs & Factors - Conclusions and Future Directions

Biomarker Guided Therapy in Chronic Heart Failure

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Role of Cardiac Troponin Levels in Acute Heart Failure

Article on Role of Cardiac Troponin Levels in Acute Heart Failure

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Biomarkers in Acute Heart Failure – Cardiac And Kidney

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Metabolic Therapy in Heart Failure

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Managing Heart Failure Patients with Multivessel Disease – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Article on Managing Heart Failure Patients with Multivessel Disease – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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- Introduction on Managing Heart Failure Patients with Multivessel Disease – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - The STICH Trial - STICH Subset Analysis - Ventricular Reconstruction Hypothesis - Conclusions and Future Directions

The Key Roles for the Nurse in Acute Heart Failure Management

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- Introduction on The Key Roles for the Nurse in Acute Heart Failure Management - Immediate Assessment and Triage - Ongoing Monitoring and Management - Discharge Planning - Conclusions and Future Directions

Patient Self-management in Chronic Heart Failure – Establishing Concordance Between Guidelines and Practice

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- ESC Guidelines for Patient Self-management in Chronic Heart Failure - Self-management Interventions in CHF: Do They Work? - Recommendations to Promote Patient Self-management: a Social Network Approach - Conclusions and Future Directions

The Syndrome of Inter-atrial Conduction Block

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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – The Use of NOACs in Everyday Clinical Practice

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Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries – Diagnosis and Management

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Takotsubo Syndrome – Stress-induced Heart Failure Syndrome

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- Introduction on Takotsubo Syndrome – Stress-induced Heart Failure Syndrome - Diagnostic criteria - Gender Differences - Direct Catecholamine-mediated Myocardial Stunning - Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction - Conclusion and Future Directions

Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure

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- Introduction on Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure - Aetiology and Classification of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure - Pathophysiological Effects of Sleep-disordered Breathing - Investigation of Sleep-disordered Breathing - Central Sleep Apnoea - Conclusions and Future Directions

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

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- Introduction on Home Blood Pressure Monitoring - The Use of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring - Advantages of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring - Compliance and Improvement of Blood Pressure Control - New Technology to Improve Reading Accuracy of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring - Summary and Conclusion

A Practical Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension

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- Introduction on A Practical Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension - Classification - Investigations - The Unencouraged 6-minute Walk Test - Disease Progression & Surgical Intervention - Conclusions

Calcific Aortic Valve Disease: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches

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Cardiac Amyloid – An Update

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Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Stratification – An Update

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Home Orthostatic Training in Elderly Patients with Vasovagal Syncope – A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial

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The Bi-directional Impact of Two Chronic Illnesses: Heart Failure and Diabetes – A review of the Epidemiology and Outcomes

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The Management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

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Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure – Current State of the Art

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Left Ventricular Assist Devices in the Management of Heart Failure

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Management of Heart Failure in Patients Nearing the End of Life - There is So Much More To Do

Article on Management of Heart Failure in Patients Nearing the End of Life - There is So Much More To Do

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- Introduction on Management of Heart Failure in Patients Nearing the End of Life - There is So Much More To Do - Decision-making - Dyspnea - Existential Pain - Summary

Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy and Heart Failure: Perspective from 5P Medicine

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- Introduction on Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy and Heart Failure: Perspective from 5P Medicine - Preventive Role of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy in Heart Failure - Personalisation and Predictive Medicine in Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy - Participation of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy in Clinical Practice - Promotion of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy in the Future

Pulmonary Oedema—Therapeutic Targets

Article on Pulmonary Oedema—Therapeutic Targets

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- Introduction on Pulmonary Oedema—Therapeutic Targets - Pathophysiologic Mechanisms - Therapeutic Targets - Clinical Practice - Vasodilators - Fluid Transport Pathways - Conclusions and Future Directions

Assessment for Exercise Prescription in Heart Failure

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- Introduction on Assessment for Exercise Prescription in Heart Failure - How to Plan an ET Programme - How to Assess Benefits on Functional Capacity and Exercise Performance

Gaps in the Heart Failure Guidelines

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- Introduction on Gaps in the Heart Failure Guidelines - Gaps in Pharmacological Therapy - Gaps in Device Therapy - Gaps in Non-pharmacological Therapy - Acute Heart Failure Therapy - Gaps in Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - Gaps in Treatment of Co-morbidities - Gaps in Variation of Heart Failure Care - Conclusions and Future Directions

Online Cardiac Catheter Lab Courses - Part 2: Essential Guide to the Chest Pain Patient

This is the second module of the Essential Guide to Catheter Laboratory Diagnostic, Procedure and Therapeutics. This module covers The Chest Pain Patient in 12 easy to digest on-demand video lectu...

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- Managing Chest Pain: is NICE a Help or a Hindrance? - Dr. Chris Baker - Using CT to Determine Patient Risk and Management - Dr. Sunthar Kanaganayagam - Essential Guide to Intra-Coronary Physiology for General Cardiologist - Dr. Justin Davies - ABC of Primary Prevention and Anti-Anginals - Dr. Ricardo Petraco - When to Use ETT, DSE, CT, Nuclear and CMR - Dr. Graham Cole - Essential Guide to Intra-coronary Imaging for the General Cardiologist - Dr. Iqbal Malik - Essential Guide to Stents, Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffolds & Drug Elution Balloons - Let's Make Things Simple - Dr. Neil Ruparelia - Essential Guide to Anti-platelets and Anti-coagulants (inc NOACS) - Let's Make Things Simple - Dr. Sukhjinder Nijjer - Should This Patient Have a CABG or Stent or Medical Therapy? - Dr. Yousif Ahmad - MDT Case 2 - Dr. Sayan Sen - MDT Case 1 - Dr. Yousif Ahmad - Be Confident at Your Heart Team Meeting - Dr. Christopher Cook

Live Case Demonstration to Africa PCR (2016) from Hammersmith Hospital

Live case demonstration to Africa PCR from Hammersmith Hospital showing contemporary management of diffuse coronary artery disease

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- Introduction to Live Case Demonstration - Operators and faculty discuss the angiographic findings - Using SyncVision to demonstrate automated coronary QCA - Using SyncVision to co-register angiographic and IVUS imaging - Preparation for measurement of coronary physiology - Using iFR to measure stenosis severity in left anterior descending artery - Using FFR to assess severity of left anterior descending artery - Using iFR Scout to assess diffuse and focal disease along the length of the left anterior descending artery - Physiology data is interpreted by the live case operators and the expert panel - Pre-PCI lesion preparation - SyncVision lesion preparation was assessed - SyncVision IVUS preparation - Use of SyncVision to ensure accurate positioning of the stent - SyncVision IVUS was used to assess the artery post-PCI - iFR measurement was made following PCI - Final discussions of the live case

Simple Education Essential Guide to electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation - Prof Richard Schilling and Dr Andrew Sharp

Leading consultant electrophysiologist Prof Richard Schilling and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Dr Andrew Sharp have successfully educated thousands of healthcare professionals on ECG inte...

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- The ECG - The Basics Revisited - Dr. Andrew Sharp - Essential skills: How to Determine the Cardiac Axis - Dr. Andrew Sharp - The 12-lead ECG : An In-depth Worked Example - Dr. Andrew Sharp - Interesting Clinical Cases and Worked Examples - Dr. Andrew Sharp - Bradycardia, Heart Block and Pacing: Understanding the Conduction System - Prof. Richard Schilling - Bradycardia, Heart Block and Pacing: Sinus Bradycardia - Prof. Richard Schilling - Bradycardia, Heart Block and Pacing: Atrioventricular block - Prof. Richard Schilling - Supraventricular Tachycardia: SVT (Including Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter) - Prof. Richard Schilling - Ventricular Arrhythmia - SVT with Bundle Branch Block or VT? - Prof. Richard Schilling - ECG Abnormalities in Young Patients - Prof. Richard Schilling - The ECG in the Broader Picture: Miscellaneous ECG Diagnoses - Prof. Richard Schilling - ECG quiz questions + Certificate - ECG quiz answers - Course Manual

What is Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy?

Article on What Is Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy?

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- Introduction of What is Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy? - Pathogenesis - Diagnosis - Management

Novel Biomarkers in Heart Failure Beyond Natriuretic Peptides — The Case for Soluble ST2

Article on Novel Biomarkers in Heart Failure Beyond Natriuretic Peptides — The Case for Soluble ST2

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- Heart Failure – A Major Global Health Problem - Natriuretic Peptides - ST2 and Functional Ligands — Interleukin-33 and IL-33/ST2 Signalling - Soluble ST2 and Prognosis in Chronic and Acute Heart Failure - Summary and Conclusions

Pulmonary Hypertension

Article on Pulmonary Hypertension

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- Introduction of Pulmonary Hypertension - Pathology - Diagnosis - Treatment - Conclusion

Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve Assessment with Transthoracic Doppler Echocardiography

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- Introduction on Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve Assessment with Transthoracic Doppler Echocardiography - Technical Details - Vasodilators - Normal Values - Microcirculatory Dysfunction - Cardiomyopathy - Conclusions

Chemotherapy-related Cardiomyopathy

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2 day course from June 6-7th 2016 London, W2 2EA

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Renal Sympathetic Denervation - A Review of Applications in Current Practice

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CRT 2016 Coronary Physiology: Updates from the Leaders in Coronary Physiology

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- Controversies in Physiology: Sorting Out the Contenders for Best Outcomes - Dr. Morton Kern - Should Physiological Guidance Precede Every CABG? - Dr. Morton Kern - Are We Always Stenting the Physiologically Most Significant Lesion? Can Systematic Lesion Assessment Using iFR/FFR Pullback Help? - Prof. Carlo Di Mario - iFR and FFR: A Review of Their Differences and Emerging Available FFR Systems - Dr. Edo Kaluski - Coronary Pressure and Flow: Apply the Measurements for Best Outcomes - Dr. Morton Kern - PCI to Improve Exercise Capacity Over Medical Therapy: Will ORBITA Challenge the Results of COURAGE? - Dr. Justin Davies - Can SYNTAX II and FAME 3 Demonstrate the Utility of Coronary Physiological Guidance for Complex Multi-vessel PCI - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee - Can I Use Resting Gradients like iFR Safely for Clinical Decision-making? - Dr. Allen Jeremias

Online Cardiac Catheter Lab Courses - Part 4: Essential guide: The Structural Heart Disease

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- When Shall I Refer my Patient with Aortic Stenosis / Regurgitation for Surgery? - Dr. Sunthar Kanaganayagam - Who gets a TAVI in the UK? - Dr. Sayan Sen - What Can You Do if They are Not Fit for Surgery/TAVI? - Dr. Sayan Sen - What is the future of TAVI? - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee - Live case in-a-box - Dr. Sayan Sen commentary on an LAA closure by Dr. Iqbal Malik - What You Need to Know When Managing the Post TAVI Patient - Dr. Yousif Ahmad - When Shall I Refer my Patient with Mitral Stenosis / Regurgitation for Surgery? - Dr. Ricardo Petraco - Percutaneous ASD Closure – Recorded Case - Dr. Sayan Sen - Who Gets a Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device? - Dr. Yousif Ahmad - When Should I Refer for PFO and ASD Closure? - Dr. Yousif Ahmad - Multiple Choice Assessment

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), September 2016, London

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- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr. Justin Davies - What’s the role for intra-coronary physiology in 2016? - How new techniques are reshaping my clinical practice - Terminology – iFR, FFR, CFR, HSR what do all the abbreviations mean? - iFR: principles and case examples and cut points - Detecting ischaemia using iFR and FFR in clinical practice - How to measure FFR and iFR - iFR Outcome data: DEFINE FLAIR and iFR Swedeheart trials - Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - VIDEO CASES - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - What about ACS, STEMI, bypass grafts and heart failure? - How does right arterial pressure impact physiological assessment? - Implementation of physiology into my catheter laboratory to assess the best revascularization strategy in patient with acute coronary syndromes - Management of tandem lesions and diffuse disease - Fascinating coronary physiology case examples - Martijn van Lavieren - Can we use contrast as a substitute for Adenosine? - Will the AUC guidelines shape revascularization decision-making worldwide? - Deeper dive into Define-FLAIR study - Live Case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK - Coronary physiology after AMI. Can flow help? - How to interpret an FFR>0.80 - Co-registration: Should we be treating a number at all? - Can PdPa be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? - Big questions in cardiology? PCI or CABG? What have we learnt from SYNTAX II so far. - Should we need stenting at all? ORBITA study - Physiology extension beyond the epicardial stenosis. - What’s the role for CT-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2016?

Top 10 in Cardiology - 2015

The Top 10 in Cardiology meeting is a 1-day international meeting held every second year in Lausanne, Switzerland. Presented online here are 5 of the best quality sessions from the meeting.

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- Top 10 in Cardiology - Cardiovascular disease: today’s and tomorrow’s perspective - Salim Yusuf, MD, PhD - Top 10 in Cardiology: Paradigm-HF: A breakthrough in Heart Failure therapy - Scott D Solomon, MD - Top 10 in Cardiology: Hypertension: The simplicity trials: what comes next? - Michael Weber, MD, PhD - Top 10 in Cardiology: The Athlete's Heart: New visions on adaptation and disease - Sanjay Sharma, MD, PhD - Top 10 in Cardiology: Robotic assisted cardiac surgery: a vision on present and future implications - Didier de Canniere, MD, PhD - Introduction

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, September 2016

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- When should we be using IVUS? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Clinical trial data to support the use of IVUS - Prof Jacek Legutko - Basics of the science of IVUS - Jurgen Ligthart - Normal anatomy and vessel landmarks - Dr Robert Gerber - Making measurements – Live case in a box - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Live case transmission from Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned - Using IVUS to identify coroanry dissection - Prof Takashi Akasaka - Case examples: A case of left main stem PCI - Prof Amir Lerman - A-Z of how to assemble IVUS equipment - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Using IVUS to explore coronary thrombus, dissection and normal anatomy - Jurgen Lighthart - Ongoing studies involving imaging and what do we still need to know? Dr Manesh Patel - Debate – Now that we have seen how useful IVUS can be, shouldn’t we be using it in ALL cases - Dr Andrew Sharp & Prof Jacek Legutko - Imaging in BVS Debate - Dr Peter O'Kane & Prof Patrick Serruys - IVUS has a unique role in CTO and we must learn these skills - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Co-registration of IVUS and angiography - Syncvision - Dr Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital, London - Dr Iqbal Malik & Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Co-registration of the future - angiography, imaging and physiology all together - Dr Sayan Sen - Stent failures 1 - Fractures, shortening, guide cath injury - Dr Takashi Akasaka - Using IVUS to evaluate coronary calcification - Dr Peter O'Kane - What does this IVUS show? - Prof Jacek Legutko - Best New Imaging Devices Coming to Interventional Cardiology - Prof Patrick Serruys

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Imaging the Mitral Valve

Mitral Valve Imaging Sessions at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Imaging for Mitral Intervention: Effective Use of Transthoracic Echocardiogram and Transesophageal Echocardiogram - Steven Goldstein, MD - CT Data Acquisition and Analysis for Mitral Valve Disease - Jonathan Leipsic, MD - Mitral Regurgitation Post-surgical Intervention- Zuyue Wang MD - How to Grade Mitral Regurgitation After MitralClip - Federico Asch, MD - 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography: Intraprocedural Imaging for Structural Heart Procedures - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - Intraprocedural Imaging for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Leak Repair - Rebecca Hahn, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Imaging the Aortic

Aortic Valve Imaging Sessions at CRT 2016

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- Essentials of Echocardiogram Imaging for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Rebecca Hahn, MD - Sizing Algorithms for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Multiple Detector CT - Jonathan Leipsic, MD, FRCPC - Assessment of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: How to Acquire and Analyze a CT Dataset - Jonathan Leipsic, MD, FRCPC - Assessing Residual Aortic Regurgitation - Federico Asch, MD - How to Deal with a Discrepancy Between Imaging In-house and Corelab Measurements - Gaby Weissman, MD - Imaging Considerations for Optimal Valve-in-Valve Procedures - Danny Dvir, MD - Mutimodality Imaging for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Thrombosis - Federico Asch, MD - How to Deal with a Discrepancy Between Imaging Modalities Pre and Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Hasan Jilaihawi, MD - How to Perform and Analyze a Stress Echocardiogram in Valvular Heart Disease - Zuyue Wang, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Protected PCI: Treatment Strategy for Complete Revascularisation for Higher-Risk Indicated Patients

Abiomed Supported Session on Treatment Strategy for Complete Revascularisation for Higher-Risk Indicated Patients at CRT 2016

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- A Compelling Case for Complex PCI in the Modern Era: Introduction to CHIP and Protected PCI with Impella - John Lasala, MD, PhD, FSCAI - A Growing Population in the Cath Lab: Patient Identification - Seth Bilazarian, MD - Optimal Revascularization Strategy - William Lombardi, MD, FSCAI - Access and Patient Management - Mark Grise, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Radial and Femoral for Complex PCI

Session on Radial and Femoral Access for Complex PCI at CRT 2016 (Supported by Terumo Interventional Systems)

Relevant Sections

- Common Femoral Artery Access – Using Landmarks & Fluoroscopy - Zoltan Turi, MD, MSCAI - Common Femoral Artery Access – Using Ultrasound Guidance - Walter Tan, MD - Radial Artery Access – “Through & Through” Seldinger Technique - Samir Pancholy, MD, FSCAI - Radial Artery Access - Anterior Wall Modified Seldinger Technique - Ronald Caputo, MD, FSCAI - Ulnar Artery Access - Tips & Tricks - Sasko Kedev, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Difficult and Torturous Radial Artery - Tips & Tricks - Tejas Patel, MD, FSCAI - Using the Radial Artery for Endovascular Intervention - William Bachinsky, MD, FSCAI - Radial Artery Hemostasis and Avoiding Radial Artery Occlusion - Ian Gilchrist, MD, FSCAI - Brachial Artery Access - Jeffrey Wang, MD - Use of Sheathless Guide Catheters in Transradial PCI - Howard Cohen, MD - Pro/Con Radial Access for Complex PCI - Augusto Pichard, MD, FSCAI - New Femoral Access Arterial and Venous Closure Devices for PCI - S. Chiu Wong, MD, FSCAI - How to Avoid Access-related Common Complications - Douglas Drachman, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Challenges with Bioresorbable Technology

Session discussing the Challenges with BRS Technology

Relevant Sections

- Scaffold Thrombosis, Incidence and Mechanism - Corrado Tamburino, PhD, FSCAI - Vessel Preparation to Facilitate Deliverability and Scaffold Expansion - Nick West, MD - Bifurcation Lesions – Optimal Technique - Azeem Latib, MD - Imaging IVUS/QCA/OCT: Is It Necessary? - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Primer for Endovascular Interventions

Session discussing updates on Endovascular Interventions

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation with Audience Q&A - Nelson Bernardo - Techniques for Alternative Access in Endovascular Intervention - Ehrin Armstrong - Can We Agree Upon a Hybrid Algorithm for SFA CTO? - Sahil Parikh - Re-entry Devices - Which and How? - D. Christopher Metzger - What is the Ideal Treatment Strategy for Femoropopliteal ISR: Laser, DCB, Covered Stent? - Eric Dippel, MD - Atherectomy Devices - Orbital & Mechanical Atherectomy with and without DCB - Venkatesh Ramaiah - Atherectomy Devices - Excimer Laser & Directional Atherectomy - Robert Gallino - Common Femoral Artery Stenosis - When is Endovascular Therapy Appropriate? - Cameron Akbari - Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - Covered Stent or Surgery? - Jeffrey Wang

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists: Cath Lab of 2016 and Beyond

Session discussing the modern and future make-up of the cath lab

Relevant Sections

- Balancing State of the Art Cardiovascular Care with Financial Challenges - Michael Guiry, PA-C, MBA - Cath Lab of the Future - Hans Bonnier, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Robotics in the Cath Lab - George Vetrovec, MD, MSCAI - Data-driven Cost Savings Initiatives and Quality Outcomes - Joseph Cacchione, MD - Implementation of Appropriate Use Criteria in the Cath Lab - Ted Bass, MD, MSCAI - The New Educational Guidelines for Cath Lab Personnel - Jeff Davis, RRT, RCIS

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - TAVR Complications and Management

TAVR Complications and Management Sessions at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation of Vascular Complication - John Bacharach, MD - Case Presentation of Valve Embolization - Augusto Pichard, MD, FSCAI - Case Presentation of Valve in Valve Complications - Danny Dvir, MD - Case Presentation of Coronary Obstruction - Itsik Ben-Dor, MD - Case Presentation of Valve Migration - Samir Kapadia, MD, FSCAI - My Worst Nightmare: Case Presentation - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI - Managing TAVR Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - George Dangas, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Optimizing a TAVR Program in your institution - Make it Simple

TAVR Sessions at CRT 2016 (Supported by an educational grant from Edwards Lifesciences)

Relevant Sections

- Alternative Access: When and How to Make it Safe and Effective - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh) - Making TAVR Simple with an Awake Patient and Early Discharge - Augusto Pichard, MD, FSCAI - Treating the Inoperable Tools to Make a Decision on Who Still Benefits from TAVR - Howard Herrmann, MD, FACC, MSCAI - Are We Ready for Expanding Indications of Moderate and Low-risk: The European Perspective - Alec Vahanian, MD - How is TAVR Implemented in the US? Lessons from the TVT Registry - Emin Murat Tuzcu, MD, FSCAI - Patient Care Post-TAVR: What Are the Essentials? - Sameer Gafoor, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - The Mitraclip Workshop - Setting the Stage

Mitraclip Workshop at CRT 2016 (Sponsored by Abbott Vascular)

Relevant Sections

- Step-by-Step Procedure Review - Scott Lim, MD - Two Interactive Complex MitraClip Cases Discussions - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI - How to Start a Successful Mitral Valve Center - Paul Sorajja, MD - Which Patients Should be Targeted for MitraClip Procedures - Robert Bonow, MD, MS - Echo-imaging Criteria for MitraClip Procedures - Zuyue Wang, MD - CTA Imaging of the Mitral Valve: What is Needed for Today’s Interventions - Carlos Ruiz, MD, PhD, MSCAI - Evaluating and Avoiding Mitral Stenosis Post-clip - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI - What Are the Limitations of the MitraClip? Predictors of Success and Complications - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - What to Do with Single Leaflet Clip Detachment? - Samir Kapadia, MD, FSCAI - How Should We Assess the Mitral Valve Following Percutaneous Repair? - Federico Asch, MD - Mitraclip Recorded Case - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - When to Use More than One Clip and When to Stop? - Samir Kapadia, MD, FSCAI - Transseptal Tips for MitraClip Implantation: How to Ensure Success and Safety? - Zoltan Turi, MD, MSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - The Mitraclip Workshop - Show Me the Data

Mitraclip Workshop at CRT 2016 (Sponsored by Abbott Vascular)

Relevant Sections

- EVEREST II 5-Year Report and Beyond - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - MitraClip: The European Experience - Carlo Di Mario, MD - MitraClip Outcomes from the STS TVT Registry - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - A Case of MitraClip - Anita Asgar, MD, FACC - Complications and Bailout of the MitraClip Procedure - William Gray, MD, FSCAI - Examples of When MitraClip Failed - Scott Lim, MD - My Best Tips & Tricks to Have a Successful MitraClip Procedure - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - Which Patient Would a Surgeon Refer for MitraClip? - Steven Bolling, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Treatment Strategies for Protected PCI: A Case-Based Review

Treatment Strategies for Protected PCI: A Case-Based Review Session at CRT 2016 (Sponsored by Abiomed)

Relevant Sections

- Rotational Atherectomy - Gautam Kumar, MD, FSCAI - Orbital Atherectomy - Subhash Banerjee, MD - Unprotected Left Main Stem PCI - Ali Denktas, MD, FACC, John Corbelli, MD, Faisal Latif, MD, FSCAI - Multi vessel disease (MVD) - Elias Haddad, MD, David Lu, MD, Kreton Mavromatis, MD - UA/NSTEMI with Complex Disease - Carlos Alfonso, MD, David Paniagua, MD, FACC - CTO/Low EF - Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, Kendrick Shunk, MD, PhD - Starting Your Protected PCI Program - Perwaiz Meraj, MD, FSCAI - Closing Remarks: What We Learned Today - Mark Grise, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - New Strategies for the Treatment of Calcified Lesions

Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Supported Session on New Strategies for the Treatment of Calcified Lesions at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Calcium in the Peripheral and Coronary Arteries: The Pathologist View - Renu Virmani, MD - Updated Evidence for Treatment of Calcified Lesions: What Are the Options? - Philippe Genereux, MD - Interesting Cases from ORBIT Trials - Jeffrey Chambers, MD, FSCAI - My Best and Worst Cases of Orbital Atherectomy: Learning to Use a New Tool - Itsik Ben-Dor, MD - Vessel Preparation of Calcified Lesions: Why is it Necessary - Augusto Pichard, MD, FSCAI - Orbital Atherectomy Treatment Of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions: Final 3-year Results Of The ORBIT II Trial - Jeffrey Chambers, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Interesting Cases on ACS & AMI Management

Interesting Cases on ACS & AMI Management Session at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous ECMO-supported Revascularization Following Acute Cabrol Shunt Occlusion Complicated By Refractory VF - Salman Arain, MD, FACC - A Case with Multiple Lessons - Kintur Sanghvi, MD FSCAI - Guiding Into a Dissection - Alexander Truesdell, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Antiplatelet Controversies for ACS: How Will They Impact Our Practice?

Antiplatelet Controversies for ACS: 'How Will They Impact Our Practice?' at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- How Does One Implement a Protocol for Antiplatelet Therapy in ACS and During PCI? - Jeffrey Berger, MD, MS - Why I Prefer Ticagrelor - Dominick Angiolillo, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Why I Prefer Prasugrel - Paul Gurbel, MD, FSCAI - Why I Prefer Clopidogrel – Medical or Economic? - David Cox, MD, FSCAI - Will I Start Using Cangrelor? - Gary Schaer, MD, FSCAI - Transition Care PostPCI: Is it Safe to Switch Back to Clopidogrel? - Paul Gurbel, MD, FSCAI - Should Tirofiban Alter Our Approach? - Michael Lipinski, MD, PhD, FSCAI - How Does Atrial Fibrillation Change the Equation - WOEST Protocol? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - What is the Optimal Duration of DAPT after PCI? Insights from the DAPT Trial - David Cohen, MD, FSCAI - How Vorapaxar Should be Integrated for ACS Patients in Practice - Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD - Dare to Say No: Are We Using Too Many Drugs? Can We Drop Aspirin? - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Antiplatelet Responsiveness, Genetics, Genomics and Drug-to-Drug Interactions: The Great Debate

Session on Antiplatelet Responsiveness, Genetics, Genomics and Drug-to-Drug Interactions: The Great Debate at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Role Reversal I: What Are the Weaknesses of Point of Care and Genotyping for Clinical Use? Are We SelfDelusional? - Paul Gurbel, MD, FSCAI - Role Reversal II: It’s Time to Make a Leap of Faith: There Is A Role for Point of Care and Genotyping in Daily Practice - Alexandra Lansky, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - The Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Controversy

'The Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Controversy' at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation: Is There a Winner? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - Dabigatran: Are There Any Concerns? - Neal Kleiman, MD, FSCAI - Should We Combine Antiplatelet Therapy with Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors? - Dominick Angiolillo, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Rivaroxaban in Patients with ACS: Do the Data Provide Support? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - What Did We Learn from the WOEST Studies and Protocols? Are We Ready to Drop Aspirin From Triple Therapy? - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI - Is RNA Aptamer Technology Dead? - A. Michael Lincoff, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - The Thrombin Inhibitors Great Debate: Bivailrudin vs. Heparin

The Thrombin Inhibitors Great Debate: Bivailrudin vs. Heparin at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Debate: Is Bivalirudin Superior to Heparin for ACS Patients? - Gregg Stone, MD, FSCAI - Debate: Heparin Should be the First-line Therapy for Patients with ACS/ AMI - A. Michael Lincoff, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Acute MI Management

Acute MI Management at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- 2016: When Do You Use a Thrombolytic and When Do You Use Primary PCI? - Eric Bates, MD, FSCAI - Establishing a STEMI System of Care in Chicago: Frustrations and Solutions - Gary Schaer, MD, FSCAI - Door-to-Unloading: A Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of STEMI - Howard Cohen, MD - Upstream Platelet ADP Receptor Inhibition in STEMI: Prasugrel, Ticagrelor, and Clopidogrel—Should Cangrelor Change Practice? - Gary Schaer, MD, FSCAI - Strategies to Minimize Bleeding for Patients with ACS: Does the Transradial Approach Really Make a Difference? - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI - STEMI Systems of Care - Update on Mission: We Are Better, but Does it Make an Impact on Patient Survival? - Alice Jacobs, MD, FAHA - Management of Multi-vessel Disease in the STEMI Patient - Howard Cohen, MD - Eliminating Emergency Department– Ambulance to Cath Lab Transfer? - Timothy Henry, MD - STEMI Fatigue: How to Keep D2B Times from Eroding as STEMI PCI becomes Routine - James Blankenship, MD, MHCM, FSCAI - Telemedicine to Analyze ST Segment to Detect Events Post-MI - C. Michael Gibson, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab

Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Is There Still A Role for Thrombus Aspiration in STEMI? - Sanjit Jolly, MD, MSc - Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab: What Are the Pharmacological Options and Outcomes? - George Dangas, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Myocardial Preservation and Restoration

Myocardial Preservation and Restoration at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Translational Research for Myocardial Regeneration - Timothy Henry, MD - Assist Devices for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Patients: IABP vs. Impella - John Lasala, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Assist Devices for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Patients: ECMO, TandemHeart, and Left Ventricular Assist Device - Ezequiel Molina, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Best Abstracts

CTO Academy - Best Abstracts at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Real-world Clinical Experience with An Everolimus-eluting Platinum Chromium Stent with an Abluminal Biodegradable Polymer: A Report From The Swedish Coronary - Giovanna Sarno - Duration of DAPT Following Drug-eluting Stent Implantation in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Abhishek Sharma, MD - Gender Disparities in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Care and Outcomes in Emerging Countries: A Global Lumen Organization for Women Initiative and Call to Action - Ido Haimi, MD - Long-term Use of Dual Antiplatelets for the Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events: Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Zaher Fanari, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module I: Introduction to CTO

CTO Academy - Module I: Introduction to CTO at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The Rationale for CTO PCI: The Latest on Symptom Relief and Survival From Registries and Meta-analyses - Carlo Di Mario, MD - Setting up For Success: CTO Tool Box - Inventory Needs for CTO PCI - Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Radiation Management in Complex Procedures - Gerald Werner, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Case Presentation I: What is a Good CTO Program to Start With?

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module II: Antegrade Approach

CTO Academy - Module II: Antegrade Approach at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Evaluation of the Angiogram: Hybrid CTO PCI - Barry Rutherford, MD - Antegrade Wire Technique: Wire Strategy and How to Know You Are in the Lumen - Ashish Pershad, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Antegrade Dissection and Re-entry: Fundamentals of this Technique - Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Antegrade Dissection and Re-entry: High-end Tips and Tricks - William Lombardi, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module III: Retrograde Approach

CTO Academy - Module III: Retrograde Approach at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Retrograde Basics: How to Pick a Collateral and Which Wire to Cross With - Masahisa Yamane, MD - Retrograde Basics: Nine Steps to a Successful Retrograde Case - Carlo Di Mario, MD - Retrograde Dissection and Re-entry: How to Make the Tough Connection - Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Retrograde PCI Complications - James Grantham, MD, FSCAI - Bioabsorbable Scaffold for CTO Canalization - Azeem Latib, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module IV: Live Case

CTO Academy - Module IV: Live Case at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case from Belfast, Ireland - Royal Victoria Hospital

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module V: CTO Economics

CTO Academy - Module V: CTO Economics at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The Economics of CTO - David Cohen, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - CTO Academy - Module VI: Problem Solving

CTO Academy - Module VI: Problem Solving at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- IVUS-guided CTO - John Hodgson, MD, FSCAI - Problem-solving #1: What to do When the Wire is Across the Cap, but the Device Won’t Follow - Robert Gallino, MD - Problem-solving #2: How to Manage the Impenetrable Proximal Cap - Masahisa Yamane, MD - Problem-solving #3: How to Get Out of a Side Branch for Antegrade Dissection and Re-entry - William Lombardi, MD, FSCAI - Review of Common and Uncommon CTO Complications - Barry Rutherford, MD - Problem-solving #5: How to Perform Antegrade Dissection and Re-entry if Guide Wire Won’t Re-enter or Can’t Deliver Balloon - Masahisa Yamane, MD - Problem-solving #7: How to Manage the Impenetrable Cap Retrograde - Khaldoon Alaswad, MD, FSCAI - Problem-solving #8: How to Manage a Case When You Can’t Externalize Retrograde - Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Problem-solving #9: How to Manage Proximal Cap Ambiguity Without Going Retrograde - Masahisa Yamane, MD - CTO via Radial: Interesting Case - Sa’ar Minha, MD - Initial US Clinical Experience with Novel Anchoring Technology - Charles Davidson, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Defining Priorities for New Technology for Radial Intervention: A Face-to-Face Industry- Interventionalist Dialogue

Defining Priorities for New Technology for Radial Intervention: A Face-to-Face Industry- Interventionalist Dialogue at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- A View From Europe - Ferdinand X. Kiemeneij, MD, PhD - A View From India - Tejas M. Patel, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Interesting Cases in Transradial Intervention

Interesting Cases in Transradial Intervention at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Once In a Lifetime of An Interventionalist - Kintur Sanghvi, MD FSCAI - Complication of Valve-In-Valve TAVR - Umang Shah, MD - Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (Valve-in-ring): Tips and Tricks - Pradeep Yadav, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Masters Sessions in Transradial Intervention

Master Sessions in Transradial Intervention at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Didactic I: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Definition & Relevance of the Transradial Intervention (TRI) Learning Curve Beyond the Basics - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI - Didactic II: Repeated Radial Access: Strategies for Preserving Patency - Samir Pancholy, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Radial for Lesion Subsets

Radial for Lesion Subsets at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Didactic III: High-risk Patients with Severe Calcified Lesions: Is TRI a Safer and & Better Option? - Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Hot Topic Debate: Femoral or Radial for STEMI in the USA?

Hot Topic Debate: Femoral or Radial for STEMI in the USA? at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Debate: Enthusiasm Does Not a Gold Standard Re-make: Femoral is Best - Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, - Debate: If I Am Having a STEMI, Stick Me in the Wrist: TRI is the New Gold Standard - Christopher Pyne, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - My Most Complex Vascular Access Cases

My Most Complex Vascular Access Cases at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation I - Olivier Bertrand, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Didactic IV Lecture: Ulnar Access - Sasko Kedev, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Lecture Didactic: Performing Right Heart Cath Using the Basilic Vein as Default - Edo Kaluski, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - My Most Complex PCI

My Most Complex PCI at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Radial Access for Endovascular Interventions (Carotids, Subclavian, Illiacs) - Sasko Kedev, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Complex PCI Case Presentation I - Olivier Bertrand, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Complex PCI Case Presentation II - Howard Cohen, MD - Complex PCI Case Presentation III - Adam Greenbaum, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - My Worst Nightmares in Transradial Intervention

My Worst Nightmares in Transradial Intervention at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Worst Nightmares Case Presentation I - Samir Pancholy, MD, FSCAI - Complications of Transradial Access - Mauricio Cohen, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Worst Nightmares Case Presentation II - Ronald Caputo, MD, FSCAI - Worst Nightmares Case Presentation III - Ian Gilchrist, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Transformative Technology May Improve Clinical Outcomes

Transformative Technology May Improve Clinical Outcomes at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- A Complex PCI with Synergy Stent - John Wang, MD, MSc, FSCAI - DES Evolution from First Generation to Third Generation DES with Biodegradable Polymers - Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, FSCAI - The Promise in the Technology and the Data of the LOTUS Valve Insight to Secondgeneration Valve Technology and the REPRISE Trials - Ian Meredith AM, MBBS, BsC, PhD, FSCAI - Reducing Stroke in Patients with AF: Paradigm Shift with LAA Closure What Does the Future Hold? - Sameer Gafoor, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - CRT Asia Pacific With China: Management of STEMI

CRT Asia Pacific With China: Management of STEMI at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- BRIGHT Study - Kai Xu, MD, PhD - Aspiration: Practice, but No Guideline - Meng Wei - TCFA by OCT, IVUS and Angio - Jingbo Hou - Case: Primary PCI Using DES - Wenyue Pang, MD, PHD - Case: Staged PCI After Primary DES Implantation - Zheng Huang - Current Status of Managing STEMI in China - Ling Tao

CRT 2016 Coronary - Coronary Complication Session

Coronary Complication Session at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case 1: A Successful Rescue of a Perforated Coronary Artery during CTO Intervention Using Different Strategies in Different Locations - Ji-Hun Ahn, MD - Case 2: Resolution of Bradyarrhythmia following Successful PCI for RCA CTO in a Patient with History of Herbal Medication - Ji-Yeon Hong - Case 3: Stenting in a Giant Right Coronary Artery with Huge Thrombus - Ji Young Park, MD, PhD - Case 4: Successful Management of Acute Thrombi during Retrograde Approach for RCA CTO through LAD Stent Strut - Min-Woong Kim - Case 5: A Case of Catastrophic Dissection of Left Main Coronary Artery - Ae-Young Her, MD, PhD - Case 6: Severe Perforation at the Dilated Septal Channel during Retrograde Right Coronary Artery CTO Intervention - Eun Jin Park, MD - Case 7: Successful but Frustrating Management of Coronary Dissection with Propagating Intramural Hematoma Immediately after Stenting - Sang-Min Park

CRT 2016 Coronary - Bifurcation and complex coronary PCI

Bifurcation and complex coronary PCI at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- When, Why and How to Use the Two-stent Technique - Shaoliang Chen, MD - From Bench to Practice: Selection of Stenting Techniques - Junjie Zhang, MD, PhD - Intravascular Imaging Tools to Guide Stenting Bifurcations - Guisong Wang - Case: Modified Culotte Stenting Technique - Shang yu Wen, MD - Case: Classic Crush Stenting Technique - Zaixin Yu, MD

CRT 2016 Coronary - Changing the Landscape of Intervention in the U.S.

Changing the Landscape of Intervention in the U.S at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- FFR in 2016: How to Make it Useful - Morton Kern, MD, FSCAI - What is New for Drug-eluting Stents? - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - Drug-coated Balloon: Will It Make a Difference for PAD Treatment? - Michael Jaff, DO, FSCAI - Why I Am Still Excited About Renal Denervation After SYMPLICITY 3 - David Kandzari, MD, FSCAI - TAVR: Why Evolut R is a Game Changer - Steven Yakubov, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - The iMPACT Trials: Session I

The iMPACT Trials: Session I at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- iMPACT Trial: Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions with the Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System Micro Crown: Early Results from the COAST Trial - Richard Shlofmitz, MD - iMPACT Trial: Tirofiban versus Different Glycoprotein IIb/ IIIa Inhibitors and Anticoagulation Regimens for PCI: A Network Meta-Analysis - Michael Lipinski, MD, PhD - Live Case Demonstration from Mount Sinai Medical Center - New York, NY

CRT 2016 Coronary - Hot Topics in Interventional Cardiology

Hot Topics in Interventional Cardiology at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Left Main Coronary Stenting: State of the Field - What Are We Doing in Europe? The European Experience - Eberhard Grube, MD, FSCAI - Bifurcation Stenting: It’s Not That Difficult - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Escalation in Hemodynamic Support for Complex PCI - Michael Mooney, MD, FSCAI - Radial Access: We Are All Behind - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Complex Coronary Interventions II

Complex Coronary Interventions II at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Demonstration from Milan - Hemodynamic Support for High-risk PCI – 2016 - Navin Kapur, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Complex Coronary Inverventions: Complex Lesion Subsets

Complex Coronary Inverventions: Complex Lesion Subsets at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: Multivessel PCI – Does the Second Generations DES Make a Difference? - Jeffrey Moses, MD, FSCAI - Multivessel PCI: The Surgical Approach Has Not Changed - Michael Mack, MD - How to Deal with the Appropriate Use Criteria for PCI - James Blankenship, MD, MHCM, FSCAI - Management of Coronary Perforation in the Modern Era - John Douglas, MD, FSCAI - Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab - David Cox, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Coronary - Procedures to iMPACT Your Practice

Procedures to iMPACT Your Practice at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Bifurcation Stenting Step-by-Step: TAP or for Mini-Crush - Ioannis Iakovou, MD, PhD - How and When to Perform Alcohol Septal Ablation - John Douglas, MD, FSCAI - How to Support Cardiogenic Shock Patients - John Lasala, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Cath Lab Nightmares: Managing Someone Else's Complication - John Douglas, MD, FSCAI - Cath Lab Nightmares: How to Avoid the Worst Complication - Itsik Ben-Dor, MD - Cath Lab Catastrophes: Management and Preventive Strategies - Fayaz Shawl, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - CRT Valve & Structural Heart for the Surgeon

CRT Valve & Structural Heart for the Surgeon at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Surgical Valve Repair: What is the Gold Standard? - Donald Glower, MD - Tricuspid Repair Indications and Techniques - Steven Bolling, MD - How I Treat Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) - The Surgeon’s Perspective - Thierry Mesana, MD, PhD - The Pathoanatomy of Functional MR as it Relates to Transcatheter Therapy - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - Current Status of Transcatheter Mitral Valve/Ring Replacement/Repair - Carlos Ruiz, MD, PhD, MSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Mitral Valve Basics

The Mitral Valve Basic Session at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The Spectrum of Mitral Valve Pathologies: Relevance for Surgical and Structural Interventions - Renu Virmani, MD - What is the ECHO Gold Standard to Measure Mitral Regurgitation? - Steven Goldstein, MD - Degenerative MR: The Surgical Landscape Volumes, Techniques, Early and Late Outcomes - Lars Svensson, MD, PhD - Current and New Surgical Aspects for Mitral Leaflet and Chordal Repair - Thierry Mesana, MD, PhD - Functional Mitral Regurgitation: When to Repair – The Interventional Cardiologist’s Perspective - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - Percutaneous Mitral Repair in High-risk Surgical Patients - Steven Bolling, MD - Acute and Late Results after Surgical Repair and Replacement of Degenerative MR - Thierry Mesana, MD, PhD - Degenerative MR – The Surgical Landscape: Volumes, Techniques, and Early and Late Outcomes - Donald Glower, MD - Mitral Valve Disease Indications to Intervene Surgically or Percutaneously - Robert Bonow, MD, MS - HRT Mitral Valve Repair - Valavanur Subramanian, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Mitral Valve Technologies

Percutaneous Mitral Valve Technologies at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous Approach to Mitral Valve Repair: Edge-to-Edge Mitral Leaflet Repair with Mitral Clip Technique Overview - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty Update - Robert Lederman, MD - Dynamic Mitral Valve Ring Annuloplasty Concepts - Maurice Buchbinder, MD, FSCAI - Coronary Sinoplasty with the Carillon Device: REDUCE FMR and CLINCH Trials - Steven Goldberg, MD, FSCAI - Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring: Cardioband Technology and Clinical Data Update - Alec Vahanian, MD - FIM Results of MitraSpan TASRA Transcatheter Mitral Repair - Howard Herrmann, MD, FACC, MSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Technology Update

Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Technology Update at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Implantation of Balloon-expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves in Native Mitral Valves with Severe Mitral Annular Calcification - Mayra Guerrero, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Direct Flow Solutions for Mitral Valve Replacement - Azeem Latib, MD - FORTIS: Design, Clinical Results, and Next Steps - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh) - CardiAQ Design, Clinical Results, and US Next Steps - Howard Herrmann, MD, FACC, MSCAI - Tendyne: Technology and Clinical Results Update - Paul Sorajja, MD, FSCAI - Twelve: Technology and Clinical Results Update - Ian Meredith AM, MBBS, BsC, PhD, FSCAI - M-valve Update - Maurice Buchbinder, MD, FSCAI - Cephea: Novel Design Features and Clinical Updates - Juan Granada, MD - Valve-in-Ring or Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve? - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh)

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - The Essentials on Mitral Clip: Treating Mitral Regurgitation, Addressing Patient Selection and Therapy in Complex Valvular Heart Disease

The Essentials on Mitral Clip: Treating Mitral Regurgitation, Addressing Patient Selection and Therapy in Complex Valvular Heart Disease at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Mitral Clip For Functional MR: Pitfalls and Pearls - Scott Lim, MD - High-risk DMR MitralClip in US Practice - William Gray, MD, FSCAI - Impact of Cardiac Imaging in Mitral Clip for Patients with Functional Mitral Regurgitation - Thierry Mesana, MD, PhD - Mitral Clip for Secondary MR: COAPT Update - Ted Feldman, MD, MSCAI - Is Percutaneous Mitral Repair Effective for the Treatment of Heart Failure? - Alec Vahanian, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Paravalvular Leak

Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Paravalvular Leak at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Mitral Valve-in-Ring - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh) - Mitral Valve-in-Valve Lessons from the VIVID Registry - Danny Dvir, MD - Transcatheter Approaches to Prosthetic Mitral Valve Failure and Paravalvular Leaks: Tips and Tricks - Carlos Ruiz, MD, PhD, MSCAI - Impact of Pulmonary Hypertension, RV Dysfunction and/ or Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation on Mitral Valve Therapies - Emin Murat Tuzcu, MD, FSCAI - Taped Case Mitral Valve Replacement - Danny Dvir, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Tricuspid Valve New Frontiers

Tricuspid Valve New Frontiers at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair: Available Techniques and Patient Selection Criteria - Alec Vahanian, MD - Indications for and Outcomes of Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Disease - Steven Bolling, MD - Echo Assessment of the Tricuspid Valve - Steven Goldstein, MD - Edwards Transcatheter Approach to Tricuspid Regurgitation - Josep Rodes-Cabau, MD - Percutaneous Tricuspid Treatment Options - Hans Figulla, MD, PhD - Mitralign Percutaneous Annuloplasty for Tricuspid Regurgitation - Rebecca Hahn, MD - Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Implantation - Danny Dvir, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices

Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Neurocognition and Valve Disease: Incidence and Implications - Ronald Lazar, PhD, FAHA - Protection Devices for Stroke Prevention: Does the Data Support Routine Use? - Eberhard Grube, MD, FSCAI - Update on SENTINEL Trial Technology and Clinical Outcome - Susheel Kodali, MD, FSCAI - Technology Overview and Perspectives from the DEFLECT III Randomized Trial - Alexandra Lansky, MD, FSCAI - What Are the Options for Intervention of a Patient Who Has a Stroke after TAVR - Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD - Magnitude of Stroke Post-TAVR: Do We Need Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices? - Michael Mack, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Valve-in-Valve

Valve-in-Valve at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: The Essentials of Valve-in-Valve Aortic Position - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh) - Valve-in-Valve or Valve-in-Ring in Mitral Position - Danny Dvir, MD - Predictors and Prevention: Coronary Obstruction During Aortic Valve-in-Valve Therapy - Rajendra Makkar, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - CRT Valve & Structural Heart Revolution for the Surgeon

CRT Valve & Structural Heart Revolution for the Surgeon at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Transcarotid Approach to TAVR - Christian Shults, MD - Transfemoral Access Devices and Tips for Closure Devices - James Zidar, MD, FSCAI - Direct Aortic TAVR Experience with Balloon-expendable and Self-expanding Valve - Michael Reardon, MD - Decision-making in Aortic Stenosis from Traditional AVR, to Sutureless AVR, to TAVR - Niv Ad, MD - Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation of Lotus Valve: Firstin-man Multi-center Experience - Vinayak Bapat, FRCS(CTh) - Impact of TAVR on Clinical Practice in Germany - Jochen Reinöhl, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - TAVR State of the Field

TAVR State of the Field at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case #1 from MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC - TAVR: What Does the Future Hold TechnologyWise? - Eberhard Grube, MD, FSCAI - TAVR: Where Are We Going from Here - The Surgeon’s Perspective - Michael Mack, MD - Mitral Valve Repair/ Replacement: State of the Field - Alec Vahanian, MD - Live Case #2 from Belfast, Ireland - Royal Victoria Hospital

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Transcatheter Aortic Valves

Transcatheter Aortic Valves at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Patient Selection and TAVR vs. SAVR: Are We Ready for Low-risk Patients? - Michael Reardon, MD - TAVR: Unresolved Issues for 2016 - Josep Rodes-Cabau, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Pediatric Cardiovascular Device Development: Challenges and Regulatory Pathways

Pediatric Cardiovascular Device Development: Challenges and Regulatory Pathways at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Disease States, Devices and Unmet Needs - Thomas Forbes, MD - FDA Perspective - Jennifer Piselli, BS

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Aortic Valves: Knowledge Gaps in a Maturing Technology

Percutaneous Aortic Valves: Knowledge Gaps in a Maturing Technology at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- TAVR Patient Populations Not Served with Current Indications - Michael Reardon, MD - Update to Leaflet Thrombosis Findings - Rajendra Makkar, MD, FSCAI - TAVR Bioprosthesis Thrombosis: Have Findings Changed Clinical Practice? - Azeem Latib, MD - Anticoagulation Post-TAVR: How Should We Find the Optimal Protocol? - Azeem Latib, MD - How to Assess Cognitive Impairment in Patients Undergoing TAVR - Ronald Lazar, PhD, FAHA - Surrogates Endpoint: Is it Sufficient to Support Approval and Clinical Use of Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices - Michael Mack, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Second and Third Generation Aortic Valve Systems

Second and Third Generation Aortic Valve Systems at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The Direct-Flow Device: Design Iterations, Technology Improvements, Experiences with a Repositionable, and Self-Expanding Percutaneous Aortic Valve - Isaac George, MD - The Lotus Device: Next Generation Improvements – Lessons from the REPRISE Trials - Ian Meredith AM, MBBS, BsC, PhD, FSCAI - Portico Self-Expanding Aortic Valve: Latest Iterations and Status of Trial - Hasan Jilaihawi, MD - Sapien 3 Programme Update - Martyn Thomas, MD, PhD - TAVR for Aortic Insufficiency - Christopher Meduri, MD, MPH, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Preventing Complications: Access and Closure

Preventing Complications: Access and Closure at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Transfemoral Closure Devices - Rajendra Makkar, MD, FSCAI - Update on Transcaval Access - Robert Lederman, MD - New Devices for Stroke Prevention - Raoul Bonan, MD, FSCAI - New Advances to Prevent Aortic Regurgitation - Steven Goldberg, MD, FSCAI - Imaging Technologies for Accurate Position of the Valve - Axel Linke, MD - Outcomes of Expanded Applications of TAVR Technology: AR, Bicuspid, MVR TR - Charles Davidson, MD, FSCAI - Alternative Access Transapical Closure Devices - Michael Reardon, MD

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Pulmonic, Tricuspid, Patent Foramen Ovale, Left Atrial Appendage Occluders

Pulmonic, Tricuspid, Patent Foramen Ovale, Left Atrial Appendage Occluders at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Pulmonic Valve Replacements - Michael Slack, MD, FSCAI - Percutaneous Annuloplasty for Tricuspid Regurgitation (Mitralign) - Rebecca Hahn, MD - Patent Foramen Ovale Devices and Trials Update: Are Current Data Sufficient for Approval? - Steven Goldberg, MD, FSCAI - LAA Closure: New Studies and Reimbursement Status - Keith Dawkins

CRT 2016 Valve & Structural - Left Atrial Appendage Closure Workshop

Left Atrial Appendage Closure Workshop at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- LAAC with the WATCHMAN Device: What You Should Watch Out For - Sameer Gafoor, MD, FSCAI - Parade of Devices for Left Atrial Appendage Closure - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI - How to Develop a Successful LAAC Program - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - LAA: Who and When - David Holmes, MD, FSCAI - Anatomy of the Left Atrial Appendage: What You Need to Know - Elena Ladich, MD - Imaging Assist LAA Deployment: What Are the Essentials? - Rebecca Hahn, MD - The WATCHMAN Procedure Description: Step-by-Step - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - The Essential Imaging Tools for Left Atrial Appendage Closure - Steven Goldstein, MD - Cost-effectiveness of LAA Closure vs. NOAC - Sameer Gafoor, MD, FSCAI - Reimbursement for LAA Closure: What You Need To Know - Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Showcases of BRS

The Showcases of BRS at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- BRS Case I - Azeem Latib, MD - BRS Case II - Corrado Tamburino, PhD, FSCAI - BRS Case III - Ricardo Costa, PhD - BRS Case IV: Focus on OCT - Nieves Gonzalo, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Showcases of BRS

The Showcases of BRS at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- What Are the Unmet Needs of DES that Can be Justified by Development of BRS? - Alan Yeung, MD, FSCAI - Core Differences Between Bioresorbable Polymers vs. Bioresorbable Metals - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - Biomechanical Assessment of Bioresorbable Devices - Habib Samady, MD, FSCAI - Bioresorbable Scaffolds: New Standards and Models for Preclinical Evaluation - Aloke V. Finn, MD - Vascular Restoration: A Theoretical Advantage Between Bioabsorbable Scaffolds - Ian Meredith AM, MBBS, BsC, PhD, FSCAI - Latest Concepts in Focal Vulnerable Plaque Stabilization: Scaffold Treatment - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Showcases of BRS: Challenging Cases and Complications of BRS

Session surrounding the Showcases of BRS, focusing on some Challenging Cases and Complications of BRS

Relevant Sections

- BRS Case V - Michael Haude, MD, PhD - BRS Case VI - Ricardo Costa, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Parade of Second Generation BRS Systems Technology Update: Part I

Parade of Second Generation BRS Systems Technology Update: Part I at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD - DREAMS - Jacques Koolen, MD, PhD, FSCAI - REVA Fantom - Ricardo Costa, PhD - The ELIXIR Dissolve Program - Stefan Verheye, MD, PhD - Manli Mirage BRS - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD - FAST BRS BSC Program - Ian Meredith AM, MBBS, BsC, PhD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Showcases of BRS: Part II Expanding Indications

Showcases of BRS: Part II Expanding Indications at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case VII: BRS in STEMI - Alan Yeung, MD, FSCAI - Case VIII: BRS in ISR - J. Ribamar Costa Jr., MD, PhD - Case IX: Very Late Thrombosis with BRS - Shigeru Saito, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Case X: BRS in Bifurcation/Left Main - Daniel Chamie, MD - Case XI: BRS in CTO - Azeem Latib, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - ABSORB In-Depth

A session providing an In-Depth look at ABSORB, at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB III Results In-depth - Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Bioresorbable Scaffolds in STEMI: Rationale and 1-Year TROFI II Results - Alan Yeung, MD, FSCAI - BRS Asia Pacific Adoption Experience - Joshua Loh, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Parade of Second Generation BRS Systems Technology Update: Part II

Parade of Second Generation BRS Systems Technology Update: Part II at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Amaranth - Juan Granada, MD - New Magnesium Alloy Program - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - ART – DIVA Results from First-In-Man and Program Development - Antoine Lafont, MD, PhD - New Generation BRS: Will They Overcome Current Limitations of BRS Technology? - Michael Haude, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - BRS Show Me the Data: Insights Into the ABSORB Trials

This session provides Insights Into the ABSORB Trials, from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB III: Pivotal Trial Main Results - Gregg Stone, MD, FSCAI - ABSORB III: Trial Sub-group Analysis – Diabetes, Small Vessels, and More - Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, FSCAI - ABSORB Japan and ABSORB China - Shigeru Saito, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Latest European Randomized Trial Data: TROFI-2, EVERBRIO, and More - Corrado Tamburino, PhD, FSCAI - What Did We Learn from the Meta-analysis of ABSORB Studies? - Robert Byrne, MB BCh, PhD - DESolve Series of Studies - Stefan Verheye, MD, PhD - The REVA TyrosineDerived Polycarbonate Bioabsorbable Scaffold: Program Update and Lessons Learned - Ricardo Costa, PhD - Update on the BIOSOLVE II Clinical Trial Using DREAMS Absorbable Magnesium Scaffold - Michael Haude, MD, PhD - Real World Usage of BVS in Europe - Corrado Tamburino, PhD, FSCAI - How to Use the BVS Safely: Step-by-step Guidance - Corrado Tamburino, PhD, FSCAI - Regulatory Requirements for BRS Technology in the US - Andrew Farb, MD - PRO: I Am Already Doing it - Alan Yeung, MD, FSCAI - CON: Not So Fast - Ted Bass, MD, MSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - The Drug-coated Balloon Periphery

The Drug-coated Balloon Periphery at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Coating Formulation and Anti-proliferative Choices on Drug Transfer and Tissue Pharmacokinetics - Juan Granada, MD - DCB for Peripheral Application: Show Me the Data I – DCB for SFA Lesions - Marianne Brodmann, MD - Show Me the Data II: DCB for Below the Knee Lesions and Limb Salvage - Thomas Zeller, MD - Directional Atherectomy and Drug-coated Balloon in the Treatment of Long, Severely Calcified SFA Lesions - Krishna Rocha-Singh, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - DCB Technology Symposium - Coronary

DCB Technology Symposium - Coronary at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- DCB for In-stent Restenosis: Is It Superior to DES? - Robert Byrne, MB BCh, PhD - Is There Any Role of DCB for the Treatment of De Novo Lesions? - Juan Granada, MD - DCB as Adjunct Therapy to DES and BRS - Azeem Latib, MD - DCB for Coronary Intervention: State of the Field and Where are we Going From Here? - Bruno Scheller, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - DES Thrombosis Restenosis and DAPT Duration

DES Thrombosis Restenosis and DAPT Duration at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- What is the DAPT Score? - Robert Yeh, MD, MSc - DES in AF: WOEST for All or Tailored Approach? - Michael Rinaldi, MD - Promus PREMIER: The REWARDS Registry - Michael Gaglia, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Biodegradable Polymer DES Programs

A Session on the Biodegradable Polymer DES Programs from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Do the Clinical Data Support the Use of DES with Biodegradable Polymers over DES with Durable Polymers? - Robert Byrne, MB BCh, PhD - Everolimus-Eluting Bioabsorbable-Polymer DES Outcomes: SYNERGY Update - Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, FSCAI - EXCELLA Novolimus Elution from PLLA Polymer-Coated Stents - Stefan Verheye, MD, PhD - Orsiro: PLLA/Sirolimus Biodegradable: The BIOFLOW Studies Indepth - Thomas Pilgrim, MD - Combo: A Combination of Sirolimus-Eluting Biodegradable Polymer and Anti-CD34 Antibody Coated Stent - Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FSCAI - Emerging Programs of DES with Biodegradable Polymers - Ricardo Costa, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Metallic & Bioresorbable Technologies: Examining the Potential of Two PCI Therapies

Metallic & Bioresorbable Technologies: Examining the Potential of Two PCI Therapies at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Introduction and Agenda Overview - Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Metallic Drug-Eluting Stents - Khaldoon Alaswad, MD, FSCAI - Fully Bioresorbable Scaffolds - Robert Yeh MD, MSc

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - The Great CMO Debate

A session on The Great CMO Debate from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Biodegradable Polymer Technology Will Dominate the Field - Keith Dawkins, MD, FSCAI - Non-Polymeric Will be the Preferred Technology - Martin Rothman, MD, MB, ChB

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Non-Polymeric DES Development

A session surrounding the Non-Polymeric DES Development at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The BioFreedom Surface Etching Polymer-Free DES System - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - Lessons from the LEADERS FREE Trial - Philip Urban, MD - Is There a Role for BMS in 2016? - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Dedicated Stents for Lesion Specific

A session regarding Dedicated Stents for Lesion Specific, at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Stents for STEMI: the MGaurd Experience - Edo Kaluski, MD, FSCAI - Stents for Bifurcations: The Tryton Stent - Philippe Genereux, MD - Dedicated Bifurcation Stents: Do They Still Have a Role? - Ricardo Costa, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - New Stent Platforms and Local Drug Delivery

A session discussing New Stent Platforms and Local Drug Delivery from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Utility of Direct Adventitial Delivery of Dexamethasone to Prevent Restenosis - DANCE and LIMBO Studies - George Adams, MD, MHS - Local Drug Delivery Primer for PAD - Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI - Micro-engineered Grooved Stent Surfaces and Beyond: Technology Description and Preliminary Data - Juan Granada, MD - How Can We Improve the Current Stent Technology? - Michael Joner, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Japan FDA: Japan - US Synergies In The Second Decade - Opening Perspectives

A session explaining Japan - US Synergies In The Second Decade from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- From “Device Lag” to Exportation of Novel Medical Devices: The “Abenomics” Perspective - Fumiaki Ikeno, MD - Objectives and Mechanisms of Global Regulatory Harmonization - Melissa Torres, MBE, MSE - Ways to Improve the Conduct of Clinical Studies in the US and Japan - Bob Thatcher - Impact of Harmonization by Doing HBD: Into the Second Decade - Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Balancing Pre- and Post-market Data Collection: FDA

A session analysing the Balancing of Pre- and Post-market Data Collection: FDA from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Efforts of RAPID Project: Clinician View - Schuyler Jones, MD - Balancing Pre- and Post-market Data Collection: FDA - Danica Marinac-Dabic - The Project of Medical Information Database Infrastructure for Post-Marketing Drug Safety in Japan - Yoshinori Takeuchi, DVM, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Japan-US Synergies: Bioresorbable Stent, Novel Coronary Devices, Unsolved Issues and Challenges

Japan-US Synergies: Bioresorbable Stent, Novel Coronary Devices, Unsolved Issues and Challenges at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- US Academic View: Bioabsorbable Stent Benefit/Risk Compared to Other DES – Same or Different in Japan and US - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - Japan Academic View: Bioabsorbable Stent Benefit/Risk Compared to Other DES – Same or Different in Japan and US - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD - Bioabsorbable Stent: Unsolved Issues and Challenges in US - Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FSCAI - Bioabsorbable Stent: Unsolved Issues and Challenges in Japan - Takashi Akasaka, MD, PhD - Bioabsorbable Stent Clinical Study: FDA - Patrick Magee

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Japan-US Synergies: Optimal Design for Evaluation of Renal Denervation Devices

Japan-US Synergies: Optimal Design for Evaluation of Renal Denervation Devices at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Lessons Learned from SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Results for Further Clinical Trials - Sidney Cohen - Optimal Design for Evaluation of Renal Denervation Devices: US Academia View - David Kandzari, MD, FSCAI - Optimal Design for Evaluation of Renal Denervation Devices: Japan Academia View - Takafumi Ueno, MD, PhD - Sham Operation and Other Points to Consider for Evaluation of Renal Denervation Devices: Japan Academia View - Koji Ikeda, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Renal Denervation Treatment for Resistant Hypertension: Innovative Technology Update

Renal Denervation Treatment for Resistant Hypertension: Innovative Technology Update from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Denervx Microwave for Denervation - Stephan Bertog, MD - Second Generation Symplicity Catheter: Will It Make a Difference? - Justin Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - External Ultrasound Technology Update and Clinical Trial - Louis A Cannon, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FSCAI - Chemical Renal Denervation with Ethanol: First Report of Clinical Trial - Tim Fischell, MD, FSCAI - A Self-expanding Carotid Implant - William Gray, MD, FSCAI - Baroreceptor Reflex Stimulation - Sameer Gafoor, MD, FSCAI - Early Clinical Results with the Afferently Directed Non-vascular Renal Denervation System - Rich Heuser, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Hypertension Definition, Pathophysiology, New Targets and Medical Therapy

Hypertension Definition, Pathophysiology, New Targets and Medical Therapy at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Uncontrolled Hypertension vs.Resistant Hypertension: Prevalence, Prognosis, and Treatment - Michael Weber, MD - New Targets for Optimal Blood Pressure after SPRINT - Michael Weber, MD - Impact of Baseline Blood Pressure and Age on Controlling Blood Pressure - Brent, Egan, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - New Preclinical Findings that May Impact Outcome of Renal Denervation

A session outlining New Preclinical Findings that May Impact Outcome of Renal Denervation

Relevant Sections

- Preclinical Evaluation of the Renal Nerve: Anatomy, Renal Nerve Distribution and Animal Models - Maria E. Romero MD - Evolution of Renal Denervation: Locations Number of Ablation, Accessory Renal Arteries - Justin Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - Is Mapping of the Renal Nerve Feasible? - Robert Schwartz, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Renal Denervation: New Data and Clinical Trial Design Update

A sesion regarding Renal Denervation, New Data and Clincal Trial Design Update

Relevant Sections

- Long-term Outcome of OUS Renal Denervation Trials - Felix Mahfoud, MD - SYMPLICITY 3 Longterm Outcome and Lessons Learned - Ajay Kirtane, MD, SM - Status of Renal Denervation Studies for Indications Beyond Hypertension, CHF, CKD, Sleep Apnea - Justin Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - Update on SPYRAL HTN Global Studies and Rationale for New Study Design - Felix Mahfoud, MD - Update on REINFORCE Study Rationale for Study Design - Michael Weber, MD - ReCor’s Trial Program - Ajay Kirtane, MD, SM - Long-term Outcome and Update on the ENLIGHTEN Study - Vasilios Papademetriou, MD, Dsc - Is There an Unmet Need for Device Treatment for Moderate Hypertension? - Brent Egan, MD - What is the Optimal Device Trial Design for Hypertension Therapy? - Michael Weber, MD - US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on ABPM Rationale/ Potential Implications - Michael Weber, MD - How Do I Treat Today’s Patients with Resistant Hypertension in My Practice? - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI - What Are the Primary Endpoints for Controlling Hypertension? Office vs. Ambulatory BP - Felix Mahfoud, MD - Why is There US Apathy Towards ABPM: Low Reimbursement or Cognitive Dissonance? - Krishna Rocha-Singh, MD, FSCAI - Cost-effectiveness in Moderate HTN Population - Brent Egan, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - ABC Symposium Inequalities in Interventional Cardiology: The Impact of Health Policy and Clinical Practice on Achieving Health Equity

ABC Symposium Inequalities in Interventional Cardiology: The Impact of Health Policy and Clinical Practice on Achieving Health Equity session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Inequalities in the Use of TAVR - David R. Holmes, Jr., MD, FSCAI - Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Life Expectancy After AMI - James C. Blankenship, MD, MHCM, FSCAI - Keynote Presentation: Political Update (with 10-minute Q&A) - Donna Brazile

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Cardiovascular Innovations for CRT 2016

A session detailing the latest in Cardiovascular Innovations from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Innovation I: First Clinical Experience with Targeted Renal Nerve Demodulation (TREND-1): Using a Neurotropic Agent for the Treatment of Sympathetic Hypertension - Mark Wholey, MD - Innovation III: The Use of the CrossLock™ Catheter in a Patient with Critical Limb Ischemia and a Popliteal Occlusion - Rich Heuser, MD, FSCAI - Innovation IV: Intravascular Assessment of Arterial Diseases Using Compensated Optical Coherence Tomography - Nicholas Foin - Innovation V: On-Demand Urgent Care - Regina Druz, MD, FACC

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - A Great Time for Innovation

A session surrounding the innovations in the Cardiovascular field

Relevant Sections

- Innovation in Healthcare: How They Will Impact Your Practice - Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc - What's Hot: So Many Things to Choose - Steven Bailey, MD, MSCAI - Is Being an Entrepreneur Inconsistent with Being a Physician? - Martin Rothman, MD, MB, ChB

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Cath Lab Innovations

A session providing an insight into the latest Cath Lab Innovations at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous Biventricular Support for Cardiogenic Shock - Navin Kapur, MD, FSCAI - Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Cath Lab - Christian Assad-Kottner, MD - Robotic-PCI: Practical Considerations for Adoption of Robotics in your Cath Lab - Ryan Madder, MD - Robotically-assisted Peripheral Vascular Intervention - Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, FSCAI - New Support Catheters for Antegrade Crossing of CTOs: The Prodigy and CrossLock Catheters - Rich Heuser, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Imaging & Physiology-Assisted Angioplasty

A session viewing innovations in Imaging & Physiology-Assisted Angioplasty at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Your T-Shirt Recording Your Every QRS: Emerging Trends in Consumer Generated Data - Kevin Maloy, MD - Emerging FFR Wirebased Technology - Justin Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - MRI Catheterization Update 2016 - Robert Lederman, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - The Best Innovation for CRT 2016

A session dedicated to the Best Innovation from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Innovation I: Transcatheter Tricuspid Repair with the Trialign System - Scott Lim, MD - Innovation II: Contrastsparing Guidewire Support Catheters to Reduce Incidence of Contrast-induced Nephropathy During Complex Interventions - Ronald Solar, PhD - Innovation III: Development of Miniature IVUS-OCT Sensor for Real-time Intravascular Imaging - Ram Ramilingam - Innovation IV: Introduction of the Punctual Guidewire for Arterial and Venous Access - Rich Heuser, MD, FSCAI - Innovation V: The ORACLE™ Device: A New Snare for Removal of Thrombus - Rich Heuser, MD, FSCAI - Innovation VI: CardiAMP Autologous Cell Therapy with Companion Diagnostic - Peter Altman, PhD - Low Frequency Ultrasound for a Calcific Aortic Valve - Daniel Hawkins, MBA - When Is an Idea an Innovation and When is an Innovation a Company? - Mark Bates, MD, DSc, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Potpourri of Israeli Cardiology: From Innovation to Practice

Potpourri of Israeli Cardiology: From Innovation to Practice at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Mitral Innovations for Treating MR: The Israeli Experience - Israel Barbash, MD - A Novel Website for Innovation and New Technology: ICI INNOVATION - Haim Danenberg, MD - Apical Closure Devices - Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - MI2 at CRT

A session covering MI2 at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Emerging Trends in Consumer Generated Data - Kevin Maloy, MD - Research & Data Visualization - Raj Ratwani, PhD - Getting & Using Data - Steven Rappaport, MD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Launching a National Medical Device Evaluation System

A session discussing Launching a National Medical Device Evaluation System

Relevant Sections

- State of the CDRH Union - William Maisel, MD, MPH - FDA Perspective on a National Medical Device Evaluation System - Gregory Pappas - Medical Device Registry Task Force Recommendations and Next Steps - Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Overcoming USA Research Barriers in 2016

Overcoming USA Research Barriers in 2016 at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Perspectives on IDE Decision-making - Owen Faris, PhD - Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC): Focus and Collaboration on Regulatory Science - Michael Minogue - Third Party Payers and Research Enrollment: Ongoing Challenges - Aaron Kaplan, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Registry-based Trials and Device Benefit/Risk: Supporting Regulatory Decisions and Best Practice Guidelines

A session on Registry-based Trials and Device Benefit/Risk: Supporting Regulatory Decisions and Best Practice Guidelines at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Registry-based Preand Post-market IDE Studies: The FDA View - John Laschinger, MD - Making Registries Reliable - John Rumsfeld, MD, PhD - Novel Study Design for Expanded Indications: SAFE STEMI for Seniors - David Kong, MD, AM - Valve Case Study: Registry Support of Both IDE and Surveillance Applications - Danica Marinac-Dabic, MD, PhD - The Early Access PMA Program - Owen Faris, PhD

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - The Changing Landscape of Medical Device Innovation: Bridging Clinical Care, Research Methods, and Infrastructure

A session surrounding The Changing Landscape of Medical Device Innovation: Bridging Clinical Care, Research Methods, and Infrastructure at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- How is the Street Reacting to Recent Healthcare Policy Changes - Rick Wise - Healthcare Economics – How Industry Copes with the Changes - Don Casey

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Advancing the Early Feasibility Study Envelope in the USA

A session looking at Advancing the Early Feasibility Study Envelope in the USA at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Early Feasibility Studies - an FDA Update - Andrew Farb, MD - Early Feasibility Experience – an Industry View - Rick Geoffrion - Early Feasibility in the USA - an Academic View - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Technology & Innovation - Evaluating DES for High-risk DAPT Patients

A session Evaluating DES for High-risk DAPT Patients from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Adjunctive DAPT Labelling for DES - an FDA View - Andrew Farb, MD - Can We Define High-risk DAPT Patients in USA Practice? - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI - The Long and Short of DAPT – an Industry View - Craig Thompson, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Incorporation of OCT into Daily Practice

A session covering the Incorporation of OCT into Daily Practice from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- OCT & Co-registration in Today’s Cath Lab - Allen Jeremias, MD, FSCAI - What Does OCT Show Me Compared to Other Imaging Modalities? - Ryan Madder, MD - OCT-guided Stent Implementation - Hiram Bezerra, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Imaging OCT/Infrared/IVUS/ MSCT: Workshop and Mixed Case Studies

An Imaging OCT/Infrared/IVUS/ MSCT: Workshop and Mixed Case Studies Session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- OCT in the Unstable Patient with ACS - Takashi Akasaka, MD, PhD - NIRS in Unstable Patient with ACS/ NSTEMI - Ryan Madder, MD - OCT/IVUS for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD, PhD - OCT Imaging of Neoatherosclerosis - Michael Joner, MD - Intravascular Imaging of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - Rajiv Gulati, MD, PhD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - New Insights Into the Pathophysiology of the Atherosclerotic Plaque

A session analysing the New Insights Into the Pathophysiology of the Atherosclerotic Plaque at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- The Role of Inflammation and Coronary Artery Disease - Robert Wilensky, MD, FSCAI - Identification of the CAD Patient at Nearterm Risk of MI or Death: The Power of Aggregating Biomarkers Involved in Multiple “Vulnerability” Pathways - Stephen Epstein, MD - Impaired Lipid Core Regression in Diabetic Atherosclerosis - Pedro Moreno, MD - The Role of Local Endothelial Shear Stress in the Risk Stratification of Individual Coronary Plaques - Peter Stone, MD - Plaque Vulnerability: From Discovery to Clinical Characterization (“Twenty Years After”) - Zorina Galis, PhD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Imaging to Detect Plaque Vulnerability

A session discussing Imaging to Detect Plaque Vulnerability at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- It’s Only the Vulnerable Patient - Steven Nissen, MD - It’s Both the Patient and the Plaque - James Muller, MD - Near-infrared Fluorescence: Molecular Imaging of Endothelial Cells - Michael Joner, MD - Macrophages as a Target for Vulnerable Plaque Detection - Aloke Finn, MD - Near-infrared Spectroscopy IVUS Imaging to Detect Lipidrich Plaque with Large Plaque - James Goldstein, MD, FSCAI - OCT and Detection of Plaque Erosion - Ik-Kyung Jang, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trials Update

A session discussing the updates in Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trials

Relevant Sections

- Near-infrared Spectroscopy: Lipid-rich Plaque Study Update - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - M Diagnosis NIRS and Treatment BVS of Vulnerable Plaque: PROSPECT II - Gregg Stone, MD, FSCAI - Genomics and CV Risk - Michael Davidson, MD - Prediction of Cardiovascular Events in Vulnerable Patients Following Acute Coronary Syndrome - Amir Lerman, MD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Atherosclerosis & Lipid Management

A session on Imaging to Detect Plaque Vulnerability at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Novel Therapies for Dyslipidemia - Michael Davidson, MD - Should We Target Triglycerides in Patients with Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease? - Allen Taylor, MD - Lipoprotein(a): Genes, Biological Role, Predictive Value and Drug Interventions - Evan Stein, MD, PhD - Update on HDL Infusions and Atherosclerosis Regression in the ACS Patient - H. Bryan Brewer, MD - What is the Role of Ezetimibe After IMPROV-IT? - Steven Nissen, MD - Prospects for CV Risk Factor Reduction with PCSK9 and CEPT Inhibitor Therapies - A. Michael Lincoff, MD - Are the PCSK9 Inhibitors the Panacea of Atherosclerosis Treatment: Effects on Lipid Lowering and Beyond - Evan Stein, MD, PhD - LDL Reduction by PCSK9 Inhibition - Steven Nissen, MD - Update on Clinical Trials with Novel CETP Inhibitors to Raise HDL: Where Are We Today? - H. Bryan Brewer, MD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part I

How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part I from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Building and Maintaining a Sound Clinical Research Program - Louis Cannon, MD, FSCAI, FACC - What Are the Essentials to Run a Large Research Organization? - A. Michael Lincoff, MD - Guiding Principles in Clinical Research: The Essentials (GCP, Informed Consent, and Quality Assurance) - Charles Mackay, PhD - How Does the IRB Function and How to Get Approval for the First Time - Priscilla Adler, MBA, CCRP - Ethics of Human Subjects Research - Charles Mackay, PhD - FDA Audits - Kate Dalton, MS, RD, CCRC - Investigator-initiated Research: What Are Your Responsibilities? - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part II

How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part II from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Tips on How to Increase Screening and Enrollment into Clinical Trials - D. Christopher Metzger, MD, FSCAI - Utilizing EMR’s to Maximize Screening Populations - Petros Okubagzi, MD - Challenges and Success of In and Out Patient-based Research Programs - John Wang, MD, MSc, FSCAI - How to Set-up a Successful Valve Clinical Research Program - Kate Dalton, MS, RD, CCRC

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Clinical Trial Organizations

A sessio surrounding Clinical Trial Organizations

Relevant Sections

- How to Write a Clinical Protocol - Michael A. Gaglia, Jr., MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI - Clinical Trial Organizations: Roles and Responsibilities of CRO’s and ARO’s - William Weintraub, MD - The Adjudicators: CEC Essentials - Donald Cutlip, MD, FSCAI - Core Labs: A Crucial Component of Clinical Research - Alexandra Lansky, MD, FSCAI - Watching from Above: Role of the DSMB - Ajay Kirtane, MD, SM

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Meet the Editor

Meet the Editor from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Highlights of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Steven Bailey, MD, MSCAI - Highlights from Journal of Interventional Cardiology - Cindy Grines, MD, FSCAI - How to Get your Paper Published in a Respectable Journal: The Author Perspective - William Weintraub, MD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Trial Designs, Statistical Considerations and Publications

A session discussing Trial Designs, Statistical Considerations and Publications from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Randomized vs. Observational Studies: Strengths and Weaknesses - William Weintraub, MD - How to Conduct Costeffectiveness Studies - David Cohen, MD, FSCAI - Statistical Analytical Challenges - Daniel Canos, PhD, MPH - Conflict of Interest Issues: Balancing Industry Involvement - George Vetrovec, MD, MSCAI - How to Write a Scientific Manuscript and Get it Published - Robert Byrne, MB BCh, PhD

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - Clinical Trial Interpretation: Pitfalls and Practical Lessions

A session on Clinical Trial Interpretation: Pitfalls and Practical Lessions from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Sub-group Analyses and Data Interpretation - Daniel Canos, PhD, MPH - Practicalities and Misapplications of Composite Endpoints in Clinical Trials - Ajay Kirtane, MD, SM

CRT 2016 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Secure a Research Grant

A session on How to Secure a Research Grant from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- How to Build a Budget for Your Study - Petros Okubagzi, MD - How to Solicit a Grant from the Federal Government: Who Should We Apply To? - Jose Vargas, MD, PhD - NIH Funding 101 - Zorina Galis, PhD - Challenges & Opportunities with Industry Grants - Rebecca Torguson, MPH - Contract Executed in Less than a Month: Is it Possible? - Christina Stanger, MA, CRA - Disparities in Enrollment into Clinical Trials - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI - How to Innovate and Reduce the Pre-Clinical and Clinical Trials by Comparing Data and Building Virtual Patient Models - Vizma Carver

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists - STEMI

A Session on STEMI from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Pharmacotherapy Update for STEMI: What is New? - Michael Gaglia, MD, MSc, FSCAI - D2B: ACC Definitions and What You Can Do To Meet the Guidelines - Eva Kline-Rogers RN, NP, AACC - ECMO in the Cath Lab: Is it Feasible When Needed? - Michael Mooney, MD, FSCAI - Transition of Care PostACS - Eva Kline-Rogers, MS, NP

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists - Coronary PCI Contemporary Issues

A session discussing Coronary PCI Contemporary Issues from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Advantages and Pitfalls of Physiologic Assessment - Morton Kern, MD, FSCAI - iFR or FFR: Is There a Winner? - Justin Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - Appropriate Stent Selection in the BVS Era - Ron Waksman, MD, FSCAI - Back to Atheroablative Devices - Robert Gallino, MD - Transradial: Not Just a New Access, but a Way to Redesign Cath Lab Work Flow - Ian Gilchrist, MD, FSCAI - Ultrasound-guided Access and Closure Devices Including the Femoral Vein - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - Appropriate Use of the Impella for High-risk PCI - John Lasala, MD, PhD, FSCAI - PCI and the Jehovah’s Witness - Kristine Owen, MD

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists - Women & Heart Symposium

Women & Heart Symposium from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Prognostic Paradox in Young Women with Heart and Vascular Disease - Alexandra Lansky, MD, FSCAI - TAVR & SAVR in Women - Michael Mack, MD - What Did We Learn from SAFE PCI with Regards to the Use of Radial Access in Women? - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI - STEMI Management in Women: A Global Perspective - Alice Jacobs, MD, FAHA - Keynote Presentation: Women, Stress and Fatigue: Best Solutions Keynote Speaker: Holly Atkinson, MD

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists - Structural Heart

A session regarding Structural Heart from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Device Selection for ASD/PFO – Closure in Adults - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI - Post-PVI: Managing Pulmonary Venous Stenosis - Lourdes Prieto, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Advances in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement - James Hermiller, MD, FACC, FSCAI - TAVR 2016: Requirements for the Cath Lab - Petros Okubagzi, MD - Catheter-based Options for Treating Pulmonary Embolus - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSCAI - Tips & Tricks: How to Reduce TAVR Length of Stay - Augusto Pichard, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Nurses & Technologists - Accreditation, Education, and Quality

A session regarding Accreditation, Education, and Quality from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory Accreditation - Mary Heisler, RN, BA - Complications: Clinical Responsibility, Documentation, and Legal Considerations - Clifford DeBruce, RN, LNC

CRT 2016 Women in Interventional Cardiology - Building Your Professional Reputation: Referrals, Colleagues, National Involvement

A session discussing Building Your Professional Reputation: Referrals, Colleagues, National Involvement

Relevant Sections

- Introduction - Cindy Grines, MD, FSCAI - Building Your Practice in Cardiovascular Intervention and Structural Heart Disease: Starting Programs, Building Your Practice and Staying in the Game - Kimberly Skelding, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Expanding Your Exposure: How to Get Involved Nationally in Societies, Become a Respected Speaker, a Principal Investigator, and Be Recognized for Your Work Outside Your Institution - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Avoiding Landmines: Building and Maintaining Relationships with Your Ancillary Staff - Jennifer Tremmel, MD, MS - Not Dropping the Ball: How to Juggle Your Relationships, Children, and a Personal Life with Your Professional Career - Ellen Keeley, MD, MS

CRT 2016 Best Abstracts Fellows Certification Course - Best Abstracts

The Best Abstracts from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Transfemoral System for Mitral Valve Reconstruction: A Multicentre Experience - Alec Vahanian, MD - Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis with the Repositionable Lotus Valve: Results From a High Volume Center - Jochen Wöhrle, MD, FESC - Does Discharge Disposition After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Affect Readmission Rates? - Seth Clancy, MPH - A Comparative Histopathologic Study of The WATCHMAN Flx and WATCHMAN Closure Devices in the Canine Model - Elena Ladich, MD - Redo-scoring for Prediction of Success of Redo Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty in Patients with Mitral Restenosis - Tamer Moustafa, MD - Right Ventricular Function Association with Long-term Mortality Among Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients - Edward Koifman, MD - Real-time MRI Guidance Improves the Diagnostic Yield of Endomyocardial Biopsy Compared with X-ray Fluoroscopy - Toby Rogers, MD

CRT 2016 Best Abstracts Fellows Certification Course - Fellows Certification Course

Fellows Certification Course at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Diamondback 360 Coronary OAS Mechanism of Action - Jeffrey Chambers, MD, FSCAI - Treatment Techniques and Troubleshooting - Arthur Lee, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Alternative Access for Large Bores

A session focusing on Alternative Access for Large Bores from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Direct Carotid Artery Puncture - Mark Wholey, MD - Aortic and Axillary Artery Cannulation for Large Bore Access - Christian Shults, MD - Transseptal Access - Zoltan Turi, MD, MSCAI - Caval-Aortic Access - Adam Greenbaum, FACC, FSCAI - Large Bore Femoral Access: Pre-closing with Prostar & 2 ProGlides - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - Expandable Sheath for Small Iliac Artery - Maurice Buchbinder, MD, FSCAI - Special Access Considerations for Impella - Adam Greenbaum, FACC, FSCAI - Direct LV Puncture - Marvin Eng, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Access for CLI

A session looking at Access for CLI from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Antegrade Common Femoral Artery Access - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - Direct Access of the Superficial Femoral Artery - Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, FSCAI - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access - Using Fluoro & Road-mapping - Robert Beasley, MD - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access - Using Ultrasound Guidance - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - BRS Show Me the Data: Insights Into the ABSORB Trials

The BRS Show Me the Data: Insights Into the ABSORB Trials session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation with Audience Q&A - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - Techniques for Alternative Access in Endovascular Intervention - Ehrin Armstrong, MD, FSCAI - Can We Agree Upon a Hybrid Algorithm for SFA CTO? - Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI - Re-entry Devices - Which and How? - D. Christopher Metzger, MD, FSCAI - What is the Ideal Treatment Strategy for Femoropopliteal ISR: Laser, DCB, Covered Stent? - Eric Dippel, MD - Atherectomy Devices - Orbital & Mechanical Atherectomy with and without DCB - Venkatesh Ramaiah, MD, FACS - Atherectomy Devices - Excimer Laser & Directional Atherectomy - Robert Gallino, MD - Common Femoral Artery Stenosis - When is Endovascular Therapy Appropriate? - Cameron Akbari, MD, MBA - Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - Covered Stent or Surgery? - Jeffrey Wang, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Arterial Disease of the Aorta and its Branches

A session discussing Arterial Disease of the Aorta and its Branches from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case of Complex Bilateral Subclavian Artery Occlusion - Khusrow Niazi, MD, FSCAI - Subclavian Artery Intervention - Hartaj Virk, MD - Life after CORAL: The Indications for Renal Intervention - Michael Jaff, DO, FSCAI - Techniques for Renal Artery Stenting - Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, FSCAI - Celiac Artery and Mesenteric Artery Intervention - John Bacharach, MD - Endovascular Intervention of Aorto-iliac Bifurcation Disease - Vinay Kumar, MD, FACS - Iliac Artery CTO - Antegrade or Retrograde Approach - Robert Bersin, MD, MPH, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Infrainguinal Arterial Disease

A session discussing Infrainguinal Arterial Disease from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- BTK Intervention - Techniques To Get Back into the True Lumen - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - Crossing BTK CTO’s - ‘Alternative’ Routes - John Fritz Angle, MD - Acute Ischemic Limb - Surgical Management - Frederick Beavers, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - ISR Management and Thrombosis in the Leg

A session on ISR Management and Thrombosis in the Leg from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Laser for the Treatment of ISR - Eric Dippel, MD - Conquering Restenosis - Use of DCB and Other Future Therapies - Marianne Brodmann, MD - Complex SFA Intervention: Novel Strategies for Hard-to-Cross Lesion - Douglas Drachman, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Things to Know About Complications

Things to Know About Complications in Endovascular Interventions from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Crossing Over the Aortoiliac Bifurcation - Step-by-Step - Walter Tan, MD - Crossing the ‘Unfriendly’ Aortoiliac Bifurcation - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI - IVC Filter Placement - Which & How? - Karun Sharma, MD - IVC Filter - Retrieval - Emil Cohen, MD - The Novel Use of Microcatheters to Perform Angiography and Provide Thrombolytics for Acute CLI - Michael Wholey, MD, MBA, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Aortic Aneurysmal Disease

A session reviewing the latest interventions in Aortic Aneurysmal Disease from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- EVAR Planning - The Key to Success - Tareq Massimi, MD, RPVI - EVAR - Step-by-step Stent Graft Deployment - Michael Stoner, MD - Tips & Tricks for Percutaneous EVAR with Conscious Sedation - D. Christopher Metzger, MD, FSCAI - TEVAR - Dissections & Aneurysms - Tareq Massimi, MD, RPVI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Things to Know

"Things to Know" in Endovascular Interventions at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Catheter-based Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism - Jeffrey Wang, MD - Snaring - Techniques for Success - Tyrone Collins, MD, FSCAI - Embolization - Coils, Glues, Particles & Plugs - CODE PE: Treating Acute Pulmonary Embolism Like a STEMI - David Shavelle, MD, FSCAI - Radial Access for Endovascular Interventions (Carotids, Subclavian, Iliacs) - Sasko Kedev, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Optional IVC FiltersIndications for Placement and Retrieval - Anthony Venbrux, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Intervention

The latest in Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Intervention from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Is Carotid Stenting Near Death: What Happens Now? - Michael Jaff, DO, FSCAI - Acute Stroke Intervention Center - Tyrone Collins, MD, FSCAI - Proximal Embolic Protection Devices - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI - Distal Embolic Protection Devices - From Deployment to Retrieval and Impact on Cognitive Function - Wei Zhou, MD - Acute Stroke Intervention Only for Surgeons and Radiologists - Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Optimization of Anticoagulation for STEMI Therapy

A session on Optimization of Anticoagulation for STEMI Therapy from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation - Toby Rogers, MD - Thrombin Inhibitors in Primary PCI: The Case for Heparin - Neal Kleiman, MD, FSCAI - Thrombin Inhibitors in Primary PCI: The Case for Bivalirudin - Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Eliminating Preloading with an Oral P2Y12: Receptor Antagonist - Gary Schaer, MD, FSCAI - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI – Short vs. Long Duration: The Case for Ticagrelor - David Cohen, MD, FSCAI - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI: The Case for Cangrelor - Gregg Stone, MD, FSCAI - Duration of Antiplatelet Therapy Post-STEMI with Which Regimen? - Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI - Long-term Anticoagulation: The Case for Vorapaxar - David Moliterno, MD, FSCAI - Thrombus Management: The Case for High-Dose Bolus Tirofiban - Michael Lipinski, MD, PhD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Peripheral Complication Session

A Peripheral Complication Session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Case 1: Post-procedure Management to Prevent the Disastrous Complication following Successful Seal-off of Iliac Perforation Complicated with Shock Sang-Ho Park, PhD - Case 2: Acute Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient with a Previous Abdominal Aortic Dissection Jae-Bin Seo - Case 3: Management of External Piercing Method Related Perforation/ Extravasation in a Heavily Calcified BTK Lesion Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Case 4: Successful Management of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with Chronic Consumptive Coagulopathy by Endovascular Therapy and Sequential Surgical Aorta Replacement Sang-Min Kim - Case 5: Unexpected Perforation, Acute Reocclusion and Delayed Rupture During and After the SFA Balloon Angioplasty Ju-Yeol Baek, MD - Case 6: Renal Artery Stenosis after Endovascular Aortic Repair Won-Yu Kang, MD - Case 7: Percutaneous Retrieval of an Embolized Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device through the Double Transseptal Approach Sang Yeub Lee, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Coronary Complication Session

A Coronary Complication Session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Role of CTA or MRA Imaging Studies in PAD - Michael Wholey, MD, MBA, FSCAI - Aortoiliac Bifurcation Disease - Stenting Options & Techniques - John Bacharach, MD - Iliac Artery Stenting - Bare Metal or ePTFE-covered Stent - John Fritz Angle, MD - Mesenteric Intervention -Tips & Tricks - James Zidar, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - SFA Stenting

A session covering SFA Stenting from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- SFA Intervention - Stenting as Definitive Therapy with New Stent Designs - D. Christopher Metzger, MD, FSCAI - Insights from the IMPERIAL and MAJESTIC SFA Studies - William Gray, MD, FSCAI - Fem-Pop Stenting - Is Zilver PTX DES the ‘DeFacto” Stent to Deploy? - Krishna Rocha-Singh, MD, FSCAI - Live Case #1 from Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute - New Orleans, LA

CRT 2016 Endovascular - SFA Drug-coated Balloon

A session on a SFA Drug-coated Balloon from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Definitive Therapies - How to Optimize DCB Outcomes: Lessons from the Germans - Thomas Zeller, MD - Fem-Pop Intervention - Is Drug-coated Balloon a Game Changer? - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSCAI - What Kind of Vessel Preparation is Best before DCB Usage for Peripheral Interventions - Marianne Brodmann, MD - How Should We Apply Drug-coated Balloons to Clinical Practice? - Ehrin Armstrong, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Advantages and Indications for the Supera Stent

A session analysing the Advantages and Indications for the Supera Stent from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Supera Self-expanding Stents for Endovascular Treatment of Femoropopliteal Disease: The Clinical Evidence - George Adams, MD, MHS - Live Case #2 from MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC

CRT 2016 Endovascular - The Role of Stent Grafts in the Leg

A session on The Role of Stent Grafts in the Leg from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Stent Graft for the Treatment of ISR: The RELINE Study - Robert Bersin, MD, MPH, FSCAI - Conquering Restenosis: Use of Drug-coated Balloons and Other Future Therapies - Edward Woo, MD - Can Drug-coated Balloons Work in Synergy with Stent Grafts? - Thomas Zeller, MD - Use of Graft Stents as a Bailout of Iliac and Femoral Perforations - Nelson Bernardo, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Atherectomy and Debulking

A session analysing Atherectomy and Debulking from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- DISRUPT PAD 2: 30- day Follow-up on the Use of Lithoplasty(r) for the Treatment of de Novo Calcified SFA/ Popliteal Disease - Marianne Brodmann, MD - Use of Atherectomy and ‘Specialty’ Balloons in Fem-Pop Intervention - Prakash Krishnan, MD - Debulking/Atherectomy Prior to DCB - Robert Lookstein, MD - Common Femoral Artery Stenosis: Is Surgery Still the Best Revascularization Option? - Dipankar Mukherjee

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Multidisciplinary CLI Management

A session on Multidisciplinary CLI Management from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: Multidisciplinary Approach for a Successful CLI Management Program - Michael Jaff, DO, FSCAI - Below the Knee CTO’s – Crossing From Above with Wires and Devices - Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI - Tibiopedal Access and Intervention and/ or Transcollateral Intervention - Arthur Lee, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Role of Drug-Coated Balloon in BTK Intervention - Thomas Zeller, MD - Has Pedal Access Been a Game Changer? A Decade of Experience - Craig Walker, MD - Complex Decision Making in Salvage Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease - Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, FSCAI - The Angiosome Concept - Clinical and Revascularization Implications - Richard Neville, MD - Role of Fibrinolytic Therapy in PAD Intervention - Which Lesion and When - Leonardo Clavijo, MD, PhD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - New Pathways For Complex Intervention

A session on New Pathways For Complex Intervention at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Hemodynamic Support for High-Risk PCI and Complete Revascularization - Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, FSCAI - MitraClip: A Therapeutic Solution for Patients with Severe MR – Not a Candidate for Surgery - Brijeshwar Maini, MD - Unprotected Left Main Coronary Disease: Thoughtful Insights - Jeffrey Moses, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Embolic Protection and Filters

A session on Embolic Protection and Filters at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Tips & Tricks in the Retrieval of a "Full" Distal Embolic Protection Filter - D. Christopher Metzger, MD, FSCAI - IVC Filter Placement - The Nuances and What to Watch Out For - Frederick Beavers, MD

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Vein Management

A session on Vein Management at CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Catheter-based Treatment of Peripheral Venous Reflux Disease - Misaki Kiguchi, MD, MBA - Peripheral Venous Reflux - When is Surgical Intervention Necessary? - James D. Brooks, MD, RPVI - Catheter-based Treatment of DVT - Who and When? - Leonardo Clavijo, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Recanalization of Central Venous Total Occlusions - Misaki Kiguchi, MD, MBA - Catheter-based Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSCAI

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Aortic Disease & AAA

A session regarding Aortic Disease & AAA from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Review of Currently Available Endografts and Basic Techniques for Implantation - Rajesh Malik, MD, RPVI - Technique and Benefits of Cutdowns vs. Percutaneous Access - Rajesh Malik, MD, RPVI - Management of Type II Endoleaks - Tareq Massimi, MD, RPVI - Tips and Tricks for Snorkel/Chimney Procedures - Edward Woo, MD - Iliac Artery Aneurysm: What and How to Treat - Misaki Kiguchi, MD, MBA

CRT 2016 Endovascular - Thoracic

A Thoracic session from CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Spinal Cord Ischemia: Minimizing Risks and Treatments if it Happens - Jason Ricci, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Zone II TEVAR - Edward Woo, MD - Best Options for Treating Arch Aneurysms - Treatment of Chronic Type B Dissections with Aneurysmal Degeneration - Joseph Lombardi, MD - Complex Ostial Disease of the Aortic Arch Vessels - Christian Shults, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Complex Endovascular Techniques I

A session on Complex Endovascular Techniques I from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Where Do We Stand in 2016 Regarding Drug Elution Technology? - Craig Walker, MD - Drugs in the SFA: What Have We Learned from Animals?- Renu Virmani, MD - Live Case Transmission - Arizona Heart Hospital - Atherectomy and Drug-Elution Technology: Until We Have More Data, Is It Worth The Time and Money? - James McKinsey, MD - OCT-Guided Atherectomy: Will Removing Plaque Alone Lead to Better Outcomes? - Jaafer Golzar, MD - Gain and Maintain: Are All Atherectomy Devices Equal for DCB Vessel Prep? - Thomas Shimshak, MD - Optimal DCB Outcomes: Global SFA Real-World Registry and Analysis - Nicholas Shammas, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Complex Endovascular Techniques I - Continued

A session on Complex Endovascular Techniques I continued, from CRC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Atherectomy and CTOs - How I Maximize Outcomes and Prevent Complications: Laser Atherectomy - Eric Dippel, MD - Atherectomy and CTOs - How I Maximize Outcomes and Prevent Complications: Oribital Atherectomy - Jeffrey Wang, MD - Atherectomy and CTOs - How I Maximize Outcomes and Prevent Complications: Directional Atherectomy - John Winscott, MD - Atherectomy and CTOs - How I Maximize Outcomes and Prevent Complications: Rotational Atherectomy - Thomas Shimshak, MD - Live Cast Transmission - Arizona Heart Hospital - Which Device Delivers Optimal Outcomes in Calcified Vessels? What Factors Influence Which Device to Use? - Samer Abbas, MD - Early Results of Using Orbital and Rotational Atherectomy in Heavily Calcified BTK Vessels - Sonya Noor, MD - IMPERIAL Study Design and Status Update - Jaafer Golzar, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Superficial Venous Disease I

A session on Superficial Venous Disease from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Abstract Presentation: Target Specific Oral Anticoagulants Following Percutaneous Endovenous Intervention for Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis in Patients with Cancer - Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, MD - Challenging Cases and Quandaries in Treating Superficial Venous Disease - Ernesto Nieves, MD - Understanding the Anatomy & Pathophysiology of Venous Disease - Patrick Muck, MD - The Importance of Compression Therapy for Venous Disease - Paramjit Chopra, MD - Non-Thermal Non-Tumescent Therapies Vs. Foam Polidocinol Therapy for Venous Ulcers - Ernesto Nieves, MD - The Role of Non-Conventional Therapies for Superficial Venous Disease - Ramona Gupta, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Superficial Venous Disease II

A session on Superficial Venous Disease II from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Foam Sclerotherapy: Homemade Foam Vs. Microfoam Polidocanol - A Debate - Ronald Bush, MD - Business Models for Treating SVD: Self Pay Model - Peggy Bush, CNS - Business Models for Treating SVD: Fee-for-Service - Robert Coronado, MD - Business Models for Treating SVD: Value Based/ACO - Nouri Al-Khaled, MD - Pre-Recorded Live Case: How to do a Thorough Ultrasound in Minutes Without a Tech - Ronald Bush, MD - Cutaneous Venous Hypertension: What Is It? - Ronald Bush, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Complex Endovascular Techniques II

A session on Complex Endovascular Techniques II from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Coke™ or Pepsi™? Is the Choice Between Drug-Coated Balloons a Personal Preference or Data-Driven? Point, Counterpoint: Inpact and Lutonix (Supporting the In.Pact Position) - Samar Abbas, MD - Coke™ or Pepsi™? Is the Choice Between Drug-Coated Balloons a Personal Preference or Data-Driven? Point, Counterpoint: Inpact and Lutonix (Supporting the Lutonix Position) - Jack Chamberlin, MD - Shock and Awe - Long CTO Crossings - Case-Based Discussions and Lessons from Master Operators - Case #1 - Iliac CTOs - Srinivas Iyengar, MD - Shock and Awe - Long CTO Crossings - Case-Based Discussions and Lessons from Master Operators - Case #2 - SFA CTOs - Jack Chamberlin, MD - Post Perfusion Syndrome in Infra-inguinal Cases: Symptoms and Appropriate Treatment - Syed Hussain MD - Atherectomy Followed By Drug Eluting Balloon Angioplasty: Results of a Real-World Registry - Louis Lopez, MD - Live Case Transmission from Arizona Heart Hospital - Advanced Allograft Applications - Christopher Bromley, MD - Shock and Awe... Long Cto Crossings - Case-based Discussions and Lessons from Master Operators: Case #3 - Direct Sfa Puncture Technique - Robert Dieter, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Complex Endovascular Techniques III

A session on Complex Endovascular Techniques III from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Dead or Alive: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapies - Where Do We Stand in 2016 - Matthew Garoufalis, DPM - Tech Talks: Seeing Is Believing with OCT-Guided Atherectomy - Patrick Muck, MD - Tech Talks: The Bullfrog Device - Louis Lopez, MD - A Vascular Surgeon’s Approach to Acute Limb Ischemia - Jean Starr, MD - Advancements in Wound Care: Where Do We Stand in 2016? - Matthew Garoufalis, DPM - What is On the Horizon for Restenosis Therapies? - Renu Virmani, MD - I Hate In-Stent Restenosis: What Do I Do About It? - Peter Soukas, MD - Atherectomy Devices: Which One? When? Why? - Nicholas Shammas, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Superficial Venous Disease III

A session on Superficial Venous Disease III from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- The GSV, SSV & AAGSV – Clinical Findings and Treatment - Nouri Al-Khaled, MD - New Treatment Modalities for Venous Disease Using Sapheon Glue, Mechanochemical Ablation, & Steam - Julian Javier, MD - Perforators: When and How to Treat - Rodrigo Kikuchi, MD - ABCs of Venous Ulcers - Alan Block, DPM - Recurrent Veins: Why Do They Occur? - Ronald Bush, MD - Challenging Case Presentations with Expert Panel Discussion: Challenging Cases in Superficial and Cosmetic Phlebology - Ronald Bush, MD - Spontaneous Thrombosis of the GSV – When and How to Treat - Robert Coronado, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Superficial Venous Disease IV

A session on Superficial Venous Disease IV from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Presentation from Arizona Heart Hospital - Sclerotherapy – Mechanism of Action and Systemic Complications - Ron Bush, MD - Visible Varicose Veins: How I Treat Them Using Foam - Paramjit Chopra, MD - Visible Varicose Veins: How I Treat Them Using Phlebectomy - Tom Levin, MD - Visible Varicose Veins: How I Treat Them Using Exit Phlebectomy - Ronald Bush, MD - This is How I Perform...Stab Phlebectomy (Pre-Recorded Case) - Nouri Al-Khaled, MD - This is How I Perform...Punch Biopsy (Pre-Recorded Case) - Ronald Bush, MD - CHIVA and ASVAL...The Role If Any In the Treatment of Chronic Venous Disease - Rick Pittman, MD - Post Treatment Care in Post-Phlebectomy: What Happens When The Patient Leaves Your Office? - Ramona Gupta, MD - The Vein of Giacomini and the Gastrocnemius - What Are They and Why Are They Important? - Joseph Raffeto, MD - Superficial Venous Aneurysms – Do They Matter? - Tom Levin, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Aortic Disease I

A session on Aortic Disease I from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Management of Short/Angled Necks with Current AAA Endografts: Is One Graft Better Than Another? - Zvonimir Krajcer, MD - Live Case Transmission from Mercy Hospital - Treatment of Juxta and Pararenal Aneurysms: Chimney Versus Fenestrated Grafts - Frank Arko, MD - Endovascular Repair of Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm using the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis - Mark Mewissen, MD - Will Sealing Technology Be a Better Platform for Chimney Grafts? - Venkatesh Ramaiah, MD - When and How to Manage Type II Endoleaks: Technical Tidbits - Robert Rhee, MD - PEVAR: How To Chose the Appropriate Case, Anticipate Problems and Select From Various Treatment Options When it Fails - Zvonimir Krajcer, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Aortic Disease II

A session on Aortic Disease II from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Endovascular Management of Failing Endografts: Anchors/Cuffs/ Chimneys/Fenestrations/Relining or Open Repair - Charles Acher, MD - Live Case Transmission from Mercy Hospital - Preventing Spinal Cord Ischemia in Endografting - Zvonimir Krajcer, MD - Can We Make a Case to Treat TYPE B Thoracic Dissections That Are Largely Asymptomatic? - Ross Milner, MD - Type 2 Endoleak Embolization By Laser-Assisted Transendograft Micropuncture: How To Do It And Results - Mark Mewissen, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Superficial Venous Disease V

A session on Superficial Venous Disease V from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Spider Veins – Causes and Clinical Presentations - Peggy Bush, CNS - Adjunctive Treatments for Telangiectasia - Paramjit Chopra, MD - Complications of Sclerotherapy and How to Avoid Them - Rodrigo Kikuchi, MD - Facial Veins – Anatomy, Treatment and Avoiding Complications - Ronald Bush, MD - Hand Veins, Breast Veins and How to Treat - Rick Pittman, MD - Case Based Presentations: Now That You Have a Complication, How Do You Treat It? ANGIOGENESIS - Ronald Bush, MD - Case Based Presentations: Now That You Have a Complication, How Do You Treat It? STAINING/MATTING - Robert Coronado, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Deep Venous Disease I

A session on Deep Venous Disease I from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Testing for Calf DVT - Do We Use the Guidelines, or Do We Use Common Sense? - Thom Rooke, MD - Thrombophilia - How It Affects Treatment - Rodrigo Kikuchi, MD - Do 15-20% of Men Really Have Varicocele? Is it Under-Diagnosed? Are Patients Untreated? - Mark Meissner, MD - Pelvic Venous Congestion Comes Out of the Darkness Into the Light: Must-Know Anatomy and Treatment Strategies - Mark Meissner, MD - Why is There a Stent War? Why Do Some Physicians Prefer Nitonol and Some Don’t? A Review of 5-Year Patency - Patrick Muck, MD - Single-Plane (And Even Multi-Plane) Venography: A Thing of the Past - Mark Garcia, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Acute Stroke Therapy/Carotid Intervention

A session on Acute Stroke Therapy/Carotid Intervention from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- A Review of the Current Stroke Trials - What Does the Current Data Tell Us? - Christopher White, MD - Essential Neurovascular Anatomy for Planning Carotid and Stroke Intervention - Mark Wholey, MD - Live Case Transmission from Mercy Hospital - Imaging Requirements When Evaluating Stroke & Planning Intervention - Harish Shownkeen, MD - Is There an Indication for Direct Transcarotid Access for Stroke Intervention? - Mark Wholey, MD - Current Devices and Technology for Stroke Intervention: Mechanical and Aspiration...Is IPA Dead? - Harish Shownkeen, MD - Complications During Acute Stroke & How to Recover - Tyrone Collins, MD - Vertebro-Basilar Ischemia and Endovascular Intervention - Amir Motarjeme, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Business of Medicine

A session on the Business of Medicine from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Understanding the Affordable Care Act’s Impact On Our Practice - Vince Bufalino, MD - EMR is Changing the Way We Practice Medicine: The Good, Bad and Ugly! - Anish Thomas, MD - ACOs are Dictating Current Healthcare: Join or Stay Away? - Vinay Kumar, MD - Medicare and the “New World of MACRA” - Vince Bufalino, MD - The Sunshine Act May Not Be So Bright: Why Are Doctors and Hospital Worried? - Vinay Kumar, MD - Transparency in Physician and Hospital Payments: Good or Bad? - Michael Miller, MD - Physician Autonomy Still Exists: Add Office-Based Lab to Your Cardiovascular Practice - Elias Kassab, MD - Physician Employment of Hospitals, a Growing Trend: Is it Better Than Private Practice? - Samer Abbas, MD - CONTRACTS: Negotiating Contracts with Payers & Negotiating Employment Hospitals - Cameron Haery, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Deep Venous Disease II/PE

A session on Deep Venous Disease II/PE from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Patient Selection for Catheter-Directed Treatment of PE: Whom Should We Treat? Whom Should We Avoid? - Nilesh Goswami, MD - Superficial Disease Plus Iliac Compression: Treatment Strategies - Cameron Haery, MD - Recurrent Stasis Ulcer After Ablation: What Now? - Arjun Jayaraj, MD - Vulvar Varices and No Pelvic Symptoms: How to Treat - Joseph Raffeto, MD - Occluded Venous Stents: The Bane of Good Intentions - Haraldur Bjarnason, MD - Exceptionally Interesting Venous Cases - Steven Dean, DO - The Evolution of Outpatient Labs for Treatment of Axial Venous Disease: Iliac Stenting and More - Mark Garcia, MD - An Update from ACCESS PTS Clinical Trial: Treatment of Ultrasound-Facilitated Lysis of Chronic DVT - Mark Garcia, MD - How to Treat Complex, Chronic, Multi-Segmental DVT and Restore A Life - Haraldur Bjarnason, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage/Wound Care I

A session looking at Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage/Wound Care I from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Transmission from Policlinico Abano, Italy - Create Your Own Luck: Where Preparation Meets Opportunity, A Systematic Approach to BTK Intervention - John Winscott, MD - New Imaging Modalities for Critical Limb Ischemia - Dean Ferrera, MD - Perfusion Imaging to Optimize Endovascular Therapy of CLI - Subhash Banarjee, MD - Angiosomes: The Road Map Leading Your Revascularization Efforts to the Promised Land of Limb Salvage - Eric Scott, MD - Rutherford is an Outdated Way to Classify CLI: WIFI is the Way to Go - Miguel Montero-Baker, MD - Live Case Transmission from Policlinico Abano, Italy - Complex Open Surgery for the Treatment of CLI Limits Future Endovascular Approaches (The Endo First Paradigm) - Oscar Rosales, MD - Proposing Meaningful Ways to Evaluate Endovascular Outcomes for Office-Based Suites - Elias Kassab, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage/Wound Care II.

A session on Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage/Wound Care II from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Transmission from Alexian Brothers Hospital - Overcoming the Limitations of Balloon Angioplasty in the Infrapopliteal Vessels: Recoil, Resistance to Dilatation, Dissection, and Suboptimal Lumen Gain - Eric Dippel, MD - Endovascular Options for Extending the Life of Your BTK Bypass - Gregory Stanley, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Deep Venous Disease III

A session on Deep Venous Disease III from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- What is the Best Protocol and Algorithm for Diagnosis and Treatment of DVT? - Frank Arko, MD - Phlebolymphedema: Can You Recognize It? - Steven M. Dean, DO - DVT in the Patient with Concomitant Arterial Disease - Mohsen Sharifi, MD - Criteria for Detecting Significant Chronic Iliac Venous Obstructions with Duplex Ultrasound - Francis Facchini, MD - Patients with Varicose Veins: When Do We Investigate the Deep System? - Mark Goodwin, MD - When Mixed Venous and Arterial Ulcers Coexist - Jon George, MD - Is Anyone Paying Attention to Calf Vein Thrombosis? Why or Why Not? - Francisco Osse, MD - What Are the Current Indications for Thrombolytic Therapy? - Jorge Martinez Trabal, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Deep Venous Disease IV

A session on Deep Venous Disease IV from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- What is the Best Way to Treat Acute DVT Associated with Venous Access Procedures? (E.g., Pacer Leads, PICC Lines, Ports) - Jorge Martinez Trabal, MD - Venous Testing: What We Know...and What We Don’t Know - Thom Rooke, MD - Thrombosis of the IVC: As Serious as AAA? - Francisco Osse, MD - Challenging Case Presentations with Expert Panel Discussion: DVT Case #1 - Francis Facchini, MD - Challenging Case Presentations with Expert Panel Discussion: DVT Case #2 - Patricia Thorpe, MD - Advanced Interventional Techniques for DVT with Angiojet Zelante DVT and Penumbra - Mohsen Sharifi, MD - Is Anyone Going to Treat Femoral DVT? Does It Matter? - Jorge Martinez Trabal, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage I

A session on Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Transmission from Alexian Brothers Hospital - Vessel Wall Preparation: The Potential Renaissance of Atherectomy - Jaafer Golzar, MD - Ladies and Gentlemen, Choose Your Debunking Weapon: BTK Atherectomy - Rotational, Orbital, Ablative, or Directional? Does Utilization Reflect the Data? - Craig Walker, MD - Nancy Reagan: Say Yes to Drugs! Adjunctive Pharmacotherapy for BTK Interventions - Thomas Davis, MD - Abstract Presentation: Predictive Risk Factors for Target Lesion Revascularization Post-Atherectomy in Peripheral Arterial Disease - Jon George, MD - Abstract Presentation: Retrospective Review of Outcomes of Digital and Forefoot Metatarsal Amputation in Diabetic Foot - Mohamed Elsherif, MD - Abstract Presentation: The Diagnostic Gap: Clinical Under-Treatment of Fluoroscopy-Based SFA Revascularization - Suhail Dohad, MD - Autonomic Neuropathy Evaluation & Treatment - Christopher Bromley - Safety and Efficacy of the Viance Crossing Catheter and the Enteer Re-Entry Catheter In Crossing Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO)... - Nitanth Vangala, MD - Transradial Access for Endovascular Therapy of Critical Limb Ischemia - Ahmed Amro, MD

CVC 2016 Arterial - Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage II

A session on Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage II from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- Patency in Tibial Revascularization: Why it Does Matter - Amir Motarjeme, MD - #StayCalm: When Things Go Wrong, Don’t Go with Them, Managing Complications in BTK - Andrew Blum, MD - Pedal Loop Reconstruction: Why and When? - Miguel Montero-Baker, MD - The Tibial Therapy Decision Tree: POBA, Specialty Balloon, Stent, Atherectomy and DCB - Ramzan Zakir, MD - Live Case Transmission from Alexian Brothers Hospital - Shock and Awe: Challenging Case Presentations with Expert Panel Discussion: Complex Pedal Access and BTK - Tamam Mohamad, MD - Shock and Awe: Challenging Case Presentations with Expert Panel Discussion: Complex Pedal Access and BTK - Miguel Montero-Baker, MD

CVC 2016 Venous - Deep Venous Disease V

A session on Deep Venous Disease V from CVC 2016

Relevant Sections

- CCSVI: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency -- A New Look at an Old Concept - Thom Rooke, MD - Thrombosis in Transplant Patients: What to Do? - Sandeep Nathan, MD - How Do I Select a Stent Size and Length for Iliac Compression? - Patricia Thorpe, MD - The Anticoagulation Conundrum: Are XA Inhibitors Really Indicated for Post-Intervention Venous Patients? Is There an Explanation for Clinical Failures? - Garrett Wong, MD - The Usefulness of Iliac Vein Velocities Pre and Post Intervention: Monitoring Stents - Patricia Thorpe, MD - Treatment of the Nut Cracker Syndrome: Pros and Cons of Stents vs. Surgery - Joseph Raffeto, MD - Is It Possible to Treat Chronic Femoral Thrombosis in an Outpatient Lab? - Patricia Thorpe, MD

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CRT 2015 Endovascular - Arterial Disease of the Aorta and it's Branches

A session on Arterial Disease of the Aorta and it's Branches from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Subclavian Artery Intervention - Hartaj Virk, MD - Renal Artery Stenosis Case Presentation - Salem Badr, MD - Celiac Artery and Mesenteric Artery Intervention - J. Michael Bacharach, MD - Endovascular Intervention of Aorto-iliac Bifurcation Disease - Vinay Kumar, MD, FACS - Iliac Artery CTO - Antegrade or Retrograde Approach - Robert Bersin, MD, MPH

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CRT 2015 Endovascular - Carotid Artery Disease

A session on Carotid Artery Disease from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Carotid Angiography - Catheter Selection and the Nuances - Michael Wholey, MD - Carotid Artery Stenting - Step-by-Step - Tyrone Collins, MD - Distal Embolic Protection Devices - From Deployment to Retrieval and Impact on Cognitive Function - Wei Zhou, MD - Proximal Embolic Protection Devices - Horst Sievert, MD, FSCAI

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Session One: Radial and Femoral for Complex PCI

A session on Radial and Femoral for Complex PCI from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Common Femoral Artery Access - Using Landmarks & Fluoroscopy - Zoltan G Turi, MD - Common Femoral Artery Access - Using Ultrasound Guidance - Walter A. Tan, MD - Radial Artery Access - “Through & Through” Seldinger Technique - Samir B. Pancholy, MD - Radial Artery Access - Anterior Wall Modified Seldinger Technique - Ronald P. Caputo, MD - Difficult Femoral Artery Access - Tips & Tricks - Zoltan G Turi, MD - Difficult and Torturous Radial Artery - Tips & Tricks - Augusto D. Pichard, MD - Using the Radial Artery for Endovascular Intervention - Robert A. Gallino, MD - Radial Artery Hemostasis and Avoiding Radial Artery Occlusion - Ian C. Gilchrist, MD - Pro/Con Radial Access for Complex PCI - Augusto D. Pichard, MD - Brachial Artery Access - Jeffrey Y. Wang, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Session Two: Alternative Access for Large Bores

A session on Alternative Access for Large Bores from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Direct Carotid Artery Puncture - Mark H. Wholey, MD - Axillary Artery Cannulation for Large Bore Access Antegrade - Andrej Schmidt, MD - Trans-septal Access - Zoltan G Turi, MD - Caval-Aortic Access - Robert J. Lederman, MD - Large Bore Femoral Access - Pre-closing with Prostar & 2 Proglides - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Session Three: Access for CLI

A session on Access for CLI from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Antegrade Common Femoral Artery Access - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD - Direct Access of the Superficial Femoral Artery - A. Nanjundappa, MD - Popliteal Artery Access - Shawn N. Sarin, MD - Basics of Infrapopliteal and Below the Ankle Arerial Inerventions - Michael Wholey, MD, MBA - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access - Using Fluoro & Road-Mapping - Andrej Schmidt, MD - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access - Using Ultrasound Guidance - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD - Closing Remarks - Walter Tan, MD

CRT 2015 - Best Abstracts Session I

A session featuring the Best Abstracts from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Mesenchymal Stem Cells Exposed to Chronic Hypoxia Preferentially Home to Regions of Myocardial Injury Following Intravenous Injection - Michael J. Lipinski, MD, PhD - Multimodality Imaging Demonstrating Liposomes Preferentially Home to Regions of Myocardial Injury - Michael J. Lipinski, MD, PhD - In-Drug Eluting Stent Restenosis Treated By Paclitaxel Coated Balloon Angioplasty: Results From The French Prospective Garo Registry - Marc Bedossa, MD - The Role of Conventional Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Manual Thrombectomy and Mechanical Thrombectomy during Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

CRT 2015 - Interesting Cases Session I

A session featuring Interesting Cases from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Two Better Than One: Anomalous Left Main Coronary Artery Associated with Acute Inferior STEMI - Murad Abdelsalam, MD - Continuous Aspiration Thrombectomy for Sub-acute Stent Thrombosis - Sooraj Malay Shah, MD - Successful Stent Ablation of Under-expanded Stent with Rotational Atherectomy - Jihun Ahn, MD - The Effects Of Right Atrial Pressure On Physiology Guided PCI - Not Just Painting By Numbers - Christopher Michael Cook, MBBS - LVOT Calcium - Creighton W. Don, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 - Women & Heart Disease: Prevention, Detection & Treatment

A session covering Women's heart disease - prevention, detection and treatment, from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Closing the Gender Gap: Disparities Trials in Interventional Cardiology - Roxana Mehran, MD - Make Gender Equality Healthcare Priority - Alexandra J. Lansky, MD - Community Initiatives to Close the Gender Gap - Elizabeth Ross, MD - Peripheral Vascular Disease in Women - Craig M. Walker, MD - The Power of One Good Habit with Zonya Foco, RD, CHFI, CSP: America’s Nutrition Leader

CRT 2015 - Satellite Symposium: Novel Therapeutic Pathways in the Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events in AMI

A session on Novel Therapeutic Pathways in the Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events in AMI from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Secondary Prevention Therapies for AMI Part I: Aspirin an ADP Antagonists - Deepak Bhatt, MD - Secondary Prevention Therapies for AMI Part 2: Thrombin Receptor Antagonists - Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD

CRT 2015 - New Strategies for the Treatment of Calcified Lesions

A session on New Strategies for the Treatment of Calcified Lesions at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Calcium in the Peripheral and Coronary Arteries: The Pathologist View - Renu Virmani, MD - Effects of Orbital Atherectomy Treatment on Drug Absorption in Calcified Peripheral Arteries - Elazer R. Edelman, MD - Impact of Coronary Calcified Lesions on Outcomes Across Devices - Philippe Genereux, MD - ORBIT II Clinical and Economic Data Update - Jeffrey W. Chambers, MD - MACE Clinical Study Design and Preliminary Data - David J. Cohen, MD - Vessel Preparation of Calcified Lesions: Case Reviews - Augusto D. Pichard, MD; Azeem Latib, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Optimization of Anticoagulation for STEMI Therapy

A session on Optimization of Anticoagulation for STEMI Therapy from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation - Nevin C. Baker, DO - Antiplatelet Therapy in STEMI: The Case for Prasugrel - Paul A. Gurbel, MD - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI: The Case for Ticagrelor - David J. Cohen, MD - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI: The Case for Cangrelor - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI: The Case for Clopidogrel - Sunil V. Rao, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Antiplatelet Controversy For ACS: How will this iMPACT our Practice?

A session on Antiplatelet Controversy For ACS and How this will iMPACT a Practice, from CRT 2015.

Relevant Sections

- Emerging Protocols for Antiplatelet Therapy in ACS and During PCI - Roxana Mehran, MD - Why I Prefer Ticagrelor - Gary L. Schaer, MD - Why I Prefer Prasugrel - D. Angiolillo, MD, PhD - What Should Be the Role of Cangrelor in PCI Post-FDA Advisory Panel? - Neal S. Kleiman, MD - Cost Analysis: Is it still Cost Effective to Use Prasugrel or Ticagrelor vs. Generic Clopidogrel? - David J. Cohen, MD - Switching Back to Clopidogrel: Whether and When? - Paul A. Gurbel, MD - Pharmacotherapy for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Who Receive Stents: Mix and Match? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - High Dose Tirofiban: Should it be Our Preferred GPI? - George W. Vetrovec, MD - Will The Results Form the DAPT Study Will Impact on the Duration Of DAPT in ACS Patients? - Dean J. Kereiakes, MD - Is There a Role for Antiplatelet Therapy with Vorapaxar Following ACS? - Sunjay Kaul, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Antiplatelet Responsiveness, Genetics, Genomics and Drug-to-Drug Interactions: The Great Debate

A session on Antiplatelet Responsiveness, Genetics, Genomics and Drug-to-Drug Interactions: The Great Debate at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Point of Care and Genotyping: Routine Rather Than Selected Use - Paul A. Gurbel, MD - Point of Care and Genotyping: Selected Rather Than Routine Use - Alexandra J. Lansky, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - The Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Controversy

A session on The Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Controversy - from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Oral Thrombin Inhibitors for State of the Art Atrial Fibrillation: Is There a Winner? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - Dabigatran: Are There Any Concerns? - Neal S. Kleiman, MD - Can we Combine Antiplatelet Therapy with Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors? - D. Angiolillo, MD, PhD - Rivaroxaban in Patients with ACS: Does the Data Support its Routine Use? - C. Michael Gibson, MD - When Should Aspirin Be Dropped From Triple Therapy? - Samir Pancholy, MD - Inhibition and Modulation Factor IX Activity with a Novel Aptamer System during PCI - Rationale for the REGULATE Trial - A. Michael Lincoff, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - The Thrombin Inhibitors Great Debate: Bivailrudin vs. Heparin

A session on The Thrombin Inhibitors Great Debate: Bivailrudin vs. Heparin at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Bivalirudin Superior to Heparin for ACS Patients - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Heparin Should be the First-line Therapy for Patients with ACS/AMI - Cindy L. Grines, MD - Secondary Prevention Therapies for AMI Part I: Aspirin and ADP Antagonists - Deepak Bhatt, MD - Secondary Prevention Therapies for AMI Part 2: Thrombin Receptor Antagonists - Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Acute MI Management

A session on Acute MI Management from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- What is the Optimal Choice for Anticoagulant Therapy During Primary PCI? - Sanjay Kaul, MD - Unmet Needs in STEMI Interventions - William W. O’Neill, MD - Medical Therapy for STEMI Patients During Inter-Hospital Transport: Fibrinolytic and/or Upstream Anticoagulant? - Eric R. Bates, MD - Door-to-Unloading - A Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of STEMI - Howard A. Cohen, MD - Strategies to Minimize Bleeding for Patients with ACS - Sunil V. Rao, MD - Upstream Platelet ADP Receptor Inhibition in STEMI: Prasugrel, Ticagrelor, and Clopidogrel. Does CANGRELOR Change Practice? - Neal S. Kleiman, MD - STEMI Systems of Care - Update on Mission: We Are Better, but Does it Make an Impact on Patient Survival? - Alice K. Jacobs, MD - Integrating the EMS with Hospital Primary PCI Programs: Update on the Washington, DC Experience - Lowell F. Satler, MD - Can We Bypass ER Door- In, Door-Out? - Timothy D. Henry, MD - Telemedicine to Analyze ST Segment to Detect Events Post MI - C. Michael Gibson, MD - Is There any Role for Thrombus Aspiration in STEMI? - Cindy L. Grines, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab

A session on Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab: What Are the Pharmacological Options and Outcomes? - Roxana Mehran, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Myocardial Preservation and Restoration

A session on Myocardial Preservation and Restoration from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Translational Research for Myocardial Regeneration - Timothy D. Henry, MD - PICSO - From Myocardial Salvage to Tissue Regeneration Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - Werner Mohl, MD, PhD - Assist Devices for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Patients: IABP versus IMPELLA - John M. Lasala, MD, PhD - Assist Devices for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Patients: ECMO, TANDEM HEART, and LVAD - Ezequiel J. Molina, MD - Management of Cardiogenic Shock in Acute MI - Ramesh B Daggubati, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Session 1: Like It or Not You Need to Know the Data

Session 1 of the CTO Academy: Like It or Not You Need to Know the Data from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Histopathologic Insights into Chronically Occluded Coronary Arteries – The Post-CABG vs Unbypassed CTO - Renu Virmani, MD - Native Coronary Patency after CABG Surgery: Clinical Implications - B. Strauss, MD, PhD - The Rationale for CTO PCI: The Latest on Symptom Relief and Survival From Registries and Meta Analyses - Carlo Di Mario, MD - Success and Safety of Contemporary CTO-PCI: The Latest From Recent Registries and Meta Analyses - D. Karmpaliotis , MD, PhD - Ongoing Randomized Trials: Where They Stand and What They Stand To Prove or Disprove - Gerald S. Werner, MD, PhD - The FDA’s View on CTO PCI: Why Everyday Devices Need CTO Specific Indications - Tara A Ryan, MD, MBA

CRT 2015 Coronary - Session 2: Fundamental CTO Techniques

Session 2 of the CTO Academy: Fundamental CTO Techniques from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Two Simple CTO Cases and How to Find Them - Khaldoon Alaswad, MD - Antegrade Wires, Wiring and a Step By Step Approach to ADR - William J. Nicholson, MD - Retrograde Wires and Devices with a Step By Step Approach to Simple Retrograde CTO-PCI - Ashish Pershad, MD - The Hybrid Approach to CTO-PCI Technique and Case Presentation - William L. Lombardi, MD - The Continental Approach to CTO-PCI - Gerald S. Werner, MD, PhD - The Japanese Approach to CTO-PCI and Case Presentation - Masahisa Yamane, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Session 3: Advanced CTO Techniques: Case Based Trouble Shooting

Session 3 of the CTO Academy: Advanced CTO Techniques: Case Based Trouble Shooting from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Impenetrable Proximal Cap - Robert A. Gallino, MD - The Balloon Un-Crossable Lesion - Minh Vo, MD - The Balloon Resistant Lesion - D. Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD - Proximal Cap Ambiguity with a Poor Target and No Retrograde Options - Khaldoon Alaswad, MD - The Corsair Un-Crossable Collateral - William J. Nicholson, MD - Difficulty Completing Reverse CART - D. Karmpaliotis, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Session 4: Complications of CTO-PCI Cases and Management

Session 4 of the CTO Academy: Complications of CTO-PCI Cases and Management from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Setting Up For Success: How to Prepare Your Lab For and Prevent Complications - Tarek Helmy, MD - Radiation Risk Mitigation - Gerald S. Werner, MD, PhD - Uncommon CTO-PCI Complications and Management - David E. Kandzari, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Session 5: Economic Issues and CTO-PCI Program Building

Session 5 of the CTO Academy: Economic Issues and CTO-PCI Program Building from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Hidden Costs of Underutilization of PCI for CTO - A. Conrad Smith, MD - Institutional Benefits of a CTO-PCI Program - James B. Hermiller, MD - What You Knuckle Draggers Need to do to Demonstrate Cost Effectiveness of CTO-PCI - David J. Cohen, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - CRT Valve & Structural Heart for the Surgeon

A session on CRT Valve & Structural Heart for the Surgeon from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Indications for Surgical and Transcatheter Intervention in DMR and FMR - Steven F. Bolling, MD - Perfusion Considerations in Mitral Valve Surgery - James S. Gammie, MD - How I Treat Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) - The Surgeon’s Perspective - Steven F. Bolling, MD - The Pathoanatomy of Functional MR as it Relates to Transcatheter Therapy - Ted E. Feldman, MD - Percutaneous Transapical-Transseptal: Repair of Malfunctioning Mitral Valve Prosthesis - Valves and Rings - Carlos E. Ruiz, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Mitral Valve

A session on the Mitral Valve at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Spectrum of Mitral Valve Pathologies: Relevance for Surgical and Structural Interventions - Renu Virmani, MD - What is the ECHO Gold Standard to Measure Mitral Regurgitation? - Steven A. Goldstein, MD - Imaging the Mitral Valve with CT - Nicolo Piazza, MD, PhD - Current and New Surgical Aspects for Mitral Leaflet and Chordal Repair - Steven Bolling, MD - Functional Mitral Regurgitation: When to Repair – The Interventional Cardiologist’s Perspective - Ted E. Feldman, MD - Acute and Late Results after Surgical Repair and Replacement of Degenerative MR - James S. Gammie, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Mitral Valve Technologies

A session on Percutaneous Mitral Valve Technologies from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous Approach to Mitral Valve Repair: Edge-to-Edge Mitral Leaflet Repair with the MitraClip Technique Overview - Saibal Kar, MD - Echocardiography Findings: Post MitraClip Immediate and Late Follow-Up - Federico M. Asch, MD - Mitralign Percutaneous Annuloplasty of the Mitral Valve: Technique and Clinical Trial Update - Eberhard Grube, MD - The Coronary Sinus Cinch: Emerging CARILLON Clinical Data from the Real World - Steven L. Goldberg, MD - Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring: Cardioband - Alec Vahanian, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Technology Update

A session on Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Technology Update from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Fortis: Design, Clinical Results, and Next Steps - V. N Bapat, FRCS.CTh - TIARA, Design, Clinical Results, and Next Steps - Carlos E. Ruiz, MD, PhD - Cardiac Q Design, Clinical Results, and Next Steps - Horst Sievert, MD - Valve-in-Ring or Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve? - Danny Dvir, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Treating Mitral Regurgitation, Addressing Patient Selection and Therapy in Complex Valvular Heart Disease

A session on Treating Mitral Regurgitation, Addressing Patient Selection and Therapy in Complex Valvular Heart Disease from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- MitralClip For Functional MR: Pitfalls and Pearls - James B. Hermiller, MD - MitralClip Patient Selection - Saibal Kar, MD - MitraClip for Secondary MR:COAPT Update - James B. Hermiller, MD - Is Percutaneous Mitral Repair Effective for the Treatment of Heart Failure? - Alec Vahanian, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Mitral Stenosis, Failure and Paravalvular Leak

A session on Mitral Stenosis, Failure and Paravalvular Leak at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Echocardiography of Mitral Stenosis (MS): Severity and Important ECHO Features - Steven A. Goldstein, MD - How to Perform Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty - Augusto D. Pichard, MD - Transcatheter Approaches to Prosthetic Mitral Valve Failure and Paravalvular Leaks: Tips and Tricks - Carlos E. Ruiz, MD, PhD - Impact of Pulmonary Hypertension, RV Dysfunction and/or Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation on Mitral Valve Therapies - E. Murat Tuzcu, MD - Taped Case Mitral Valve Replacement - Danny Dvir, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Aortic Valve Disease: The Essentials

A session on Aortic Valve Disease: The Essentials from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Pathological Insights from Explanted Percutaneous Heart Valves: What Do You Need to Know Before TAVR? - Elena Ladich, MD - Dynamics in Patient Selection from Inoperable to Moderate Risk: TAVR vs. SAVR: New Trends in Europe - Alec Vahanian, MD - What Does the Future Hold for Alternative Access? - Michael J. Mack, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Utilizing Imaging Techniques to Optimize TAVR Results

A session on Utilizing Imaging Techniques to Optimize TAVR Results from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- ECHO Assisted TAVR Evaluation: What are the Essentials? - Steven A. Goldstein, MD - Imaging and Quantification of Aortic Regurgitation after TAVI - Federico M. Asch, MD - Multislice CT Assisted TAVR - Gaby Weissman, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Show Me The Data

A session on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Show Me The Data from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- New Data from PARTNER Trials - Martin B. Leon, MD - CoreValve Pivotal Studies Results in Depth and impact on SAVR - Eberhard Grube, MD - Protection Devices for Stroke Prevention: Does the Data Support Routine Use - Eberhard Grube, MD - How PVL Post TAVR Impact Outcome and How to Minimize it? - G. Manoharan, MBBCh, MD - Portal Caval Access: Lessons from the Human Experience - William W. O’Neill, MD - Portico Lessons Learned from the Clinical Trials - G. Manoharan, MBBCh, MD - Latest Generation Valves: How Will They Make a Difference? - Martin B. Leon, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - A Primer to Percutaneous Endovascular Intervention

A Welcome & Introduction to Primer for Endovascular Interventions session from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Femoro-Popliteal Arterial Disease Case Presentations with Audience Q&A - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD & A. Nanjundappa, MD - Crossing SFA CTO with a Wire - William B. Bachinsky, MD - Crossing SFA CTO with ‘Devices’ - Robert A. Gallino, MD - Re-Entry Devices - Which and How? - D. C. Metzger, MD - SFA Definitive Therapy: Balloon Angioplasty or ‘Provisional’ Stenting - Craig M. Walker, MD - Atherectomy Devices - Orbital & Mechanical Atherectomy - V. Ramaiah, MD - Atherectomy Devices - Excimer Laser & Directional Atherectomy - Robert A. Gallino, MD - Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - Covered Stent or Surgery - Jeffrey Y. Wang, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Arterial Disease of The Aorta and It's Branches

A session on Arterial Disease of The Aorta and It's Branches from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Subclavian Artery Intervention - Hartaj S. Virk, MD - Celiac Artery and Mesenteric Artery Intervention - J. Michael Bacharach, MD - Endovascular Intervention of Aorto-Iliac Bifurcation Disease - Vinay Kumar, MD - Iliac Artery CTO - Antegrade or Retrograde Approach - R. Bersin, MD, MPH

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Infrainguinal Arterial Disease

A session on Infrainguinal Arterial Disease from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Crossing BTK CTOs with a Wire - Rich R. Heuser, MD - Crossing BTK CTOs - ‘Alternative’ Routes - J. Fritz Angle, MD - Acute Ischemic Limb - Endovascular Approach - Frederick P. Beavers, MD & Peter A. Soukas, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - ISR Management & Thrombosis in the Leg

A session on ISR Management & Thrombosis in the Leg from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Laser for the Treatment of ISR - Eric J. Dippel, MD - Passeo-18 Lux Drug Releasing Balloon: 12-Month Update from the BIOLUX P-I and BIOLUX P-II Studies and the BIOLUX P-III AllComers Study Design - Marianne Brodmann, MD - Thrombus Management with Laser Angioplasty - Andrej Schmidt, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Things to Know Including Complications I

A session on Things to Know Including Complications from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Crossing the ‘Unfriendly’ Aorto-Iliac Bifurcation - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD - IVC Filter - Retrieval - Emil Cohen, MD - ‘Slow’ Flow & ‘No’ Flow - Therapeutic Options - Eric J. Dippel, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Aortic Aneurysmal Disease

A session on Aortic Aneurysmal Disease from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- EVAR Planning - The Key to Success - Tareq Massimi, MD - EVAR - Step-by-Step Stent-graft Deployment - Michael C. Stoner, MD - EVAR - Catheters & Techniques to Cannulate the Contralateral Gate - Andrej Schmidt, MD - TEVAR - Dissections & Aneurysms - Tareq Massimi, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Things to Know Including Complications II

A session on Things to Know Including Complications II at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Complications - Access Site - Leonardo Clavijo, MD - Snaring - Techniques for Success - Steve R. Ramee, MD - Catheter-based Treatment of Peripheral Venous Reflux Disease - Keith M. Horton, MD - Complications - AortoIliac Interventions - Tyrone J. Collins, MD - Complications - Retroperitoneal Bleed - A. Nanjundappa, MD - Radiation Exposure in the Lab - Minimizing Dose - Walter A. Tan, MD

CRT 2015 Nurses & Technologists - Session I - STEMI

The first session from the Nurses & Technologists track on STEMI

Relevant Sections

- Balancing State of the Art Cardiovascular Care with Financial Challenges - Michael Guiry, PA-C, MBA - D2B: ACC Definitions and What Can You Do To Meet the Guidelines - Eric R. Bates, MD - Surviving AMI: ACC Quality Initiative - Ramesh Daggubati, MD - Radial Access for STEMIs - Robert A. Gallino, MD

CRT 2015 Nurses & Technologists - Session II - Controversies and Future Therapies

The second session from the Nurses & Technologists track - on Controversies and Future Therapies

Relevant Sections

- DES Today: Understanding Drug and Delivery Platforms Options - Ron Waksman, MD - The Potential of Drug Eluting/Drug Coated Balloons for PAD - Nicholas Hanna, MD

CRT 2015 Nurses & Technologists - Session III - Special Needs

The third session from the Nurses & Technologists track - on Special Needs

Relevant Sections

- Special Needs of Octogenarians in the Catheterization Lab - L. Ventura, RN, BSN - CardioMems: Big Brother is Watching to Reduce CHF Readmissions - Joshua P. Loh, MD - Vascular Access: Tackling Atherosclerotic Disease from All Directions - R. Bersin, MD, MPH

CRT 2015 Nurses & Technologists - Session IV - Structural Disease

The fourth session from the Nurses & Technologists track - on Structural Disease

Relevant Sections

- TAVR in the Real World - Marian C. Hawkey, RN - Catheter Intervention for Perivalvular Leaks - E. Murat Tuzcu, MD - Device Selection for ASD/PFO Closure in Adults - John M. Lasala, MD, PhD - The LV Parachute: Restoring Function in Ischemic Heart Failure - H. Bezerra, MD, PhD - Clinical Use of the MitraClip - James B. Hermiller, MD

CRT 2015 Nurses & Technologists - Session V - Improving for Today and Tomorrow

The fifth session from the Nurses & Technologists track - on Improving for Today and Tomorrow

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Address- Hybrid Approach to Cardiovascular Disease: Interventionalist and Surgeon as a Team - E. Murat Tuzcu, MD - Current Status of Hybrid Coronary Revascularization - William B. Bachinsky, MD - Teaching the Basics: Garbage In, Garbage Out - Marsha Holton, CCRN, RCIS, FSICP - Educating Tomorrow’s Heart Team - Jeff Davis, RRT, RCIS - Making the Cath Lab Run Efficiently with Cost Savings - B. S. Kappalman, MHA - Cath Lab Accreditation and Quality - Mary E Heisler, RN

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Plaque Physiology

A session on Plaque Physiology from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Coronary Pathophysiology and FFR - Justin E. Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - FFR in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) - Mauro Echavarria-Pinto, MD - FFR Past, Present and Future of Clinical Trials - Carlo Di Mario, MD - iFR and FFR: A Review of Their Differences and Available FFR Systems - Justin E. Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - Case Reviews: FFR to Guide PCI in Diffuse and Multivessel CAD - Sukhjinder Nijjer, MD - Will HeartFlow’s FFR-CT Change the Paradigm for Managing Coronary Disease? - Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - OCT/Infrared/IVUS: Workshop from Mixed Case Studies

A session on OCT/Infrared/IVUS: Workshop from Mixed Case Studies

Relevant Sections

- OCT in the Unstable Patient with ACS - Takashi Akasaka, MD, PhD - OCT Imaging of Neoatherosclerosis - Michael Joner, MD - Putting it All Together - Gary S. Mintz, MD - OCT/IVUS for BVS - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - New Insights into the Pathophysiology of the Atherosclerotic Plaque

A session on New Insights into the Pathophysiology of the Atherosclerotic Plaque from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- New Pathology Insights for the Vulnerable Plaque: Neoatherosclerosis Progression and Thrombosis - Renu Virmani, MD - The Role of Inflammation and Immune Responses in CAD - Robert L. Wilensky, MD - An Aggregate of Three Biomarkers Predict Very High Risk of AMI and Death - Stephen E. Epstein, MD - Intravascular Hemodynamic Factors, Shear Stress and Plaque Rupture - Peter H. Stone, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Imaging of the Vulnerable Plaque

A session on Imaging of the Vulnerable Plaque from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- OCT to Detect the Vulnerable Plaque - Michael Joner, MD - Angioscopic and Virtual Histology Intravascular Ultrasound: Characteristics of Culprit Lesion Morphology Underlying Coronary Artery Thrombosis - Akiko Maehara, MD - Can NIRS Detect Vulnerable Plaque? - James A. Goldstein, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trials

A session on Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trials from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS): LRP Study Update - Ron Waksman, MD - Diagnosis (NIRS) and treatment (BVS) of vulnerable plaque: PROSPECT II - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Can NIRS Detect Vulnerable Plaque? The Rotterdam Experience - P. Serruys, MD, PhD - Precision Phenotyping, Panomics to Delineate Complex Biologies of Atherosclerosis - Szilard Voros, MD - COLOR Registry: Lessons Learned - Akiko Maehara, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Atherosclerosis & Lipid Management

A session on Atherosclerosis & Lipid Management from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Optimization of Lipid Parameters - Evan A. Stein, MD, PhD - Update on HDL Infusions and Atherosclerosis Regression in the ACS Patient - H. Bryan Brewer Jr., MD - Ezetimibe: From Drug Development to IMPROVIT - Harry R Davis Jr., PhD - Recent Developments with Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Inhibitors - Robert L. Wilensky, MD - Prospects for CV Risk Factor Reduction with PCSK9 and CEPT Inhibitor Therapies - A. Michael Lincoff, MD - Update on the Role of PCSK9 in the Treatment of the High-Risk CVD Patient - Evan A. Stein, MD, PhD - LDL Reduction By PCSK9 Inhibition / Alirocumab - Dean J Kereiakes, MD - Are Triglycerides a Biomarker or Risk Factor in CVD? - Allen J. Taylor, MD - Is HDL a Biomarker or Risk Factor for CVD? - H. Bryan Brewer Jr., MD - Update on Clinical Trials with Novel CETP Inhibitors to Raise HDL: Where Are We Today? - H. Bryan Brewer Jr., MD

CRT 2015 - Interesting Cases Session II

The second session on Interesting Cases from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Right Coronary Obstruction after TAVR Successfully Treated With PCI - Sergio Perez, MD - Anomalous "Malignant” RCA with Intramural Stenosis - Gianluca Caiazzo, MD, PhD - Sheathless Transradial Primary PCI Using Large Peripheral Renal Stent in Huge Coronary Ectasia - Hesham M. Elzomor, MD - TAVR Valve Sizing Issues Creighton - C.W. Don, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 - Best Abstracts II

The second session featuring the Best Abstracts from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Two Year Safety And Clinical Performance Of The Drug Eluting Orsiro Stent In The Treatment Of Subjects With Single De Novo Coronary Artery Lesions (BIOFLOW-II) - Michael Haude, MD, PhD - Fibrous Cap Thickness of Large Lipid-rich Plaques Detected by Intracoronary Near-infrared Spectroscopy - Mohsin K Khan, MD - Anti-coagulant Therapy During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials - Tilak Pasala, MD - Clinical Outcomes Of The BIOFLEX-I Study: Utilization Of Self Expanding Stents In The Iliac Arteries - Mark W Burket, MD - Long Term Safety And Efficacy Of Sympathetic Renal Artery Denervation Using A Multi-electrode Renal Artery Denervation Catheter In Patients With Drug-resistant Hypertension - Vasilios Papademetriou, MD, DSc - Bioflow-III An All Comers Registry With A Sirolimus Eluting Stent- One Year Safety And Performance Results - Johannes L Waltenberger, MD

CRT 2015 - Young Leaders Reception

A session with Young Leaders in CRT - from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Opening Remarks - Hans Bonnier Jr., MD, PhD - How to Get Your Manuscript Published - Spencer B. King III, MD - How to Develop Relationship with the FDA - Bram D. Zuckerman, MD - How to Become a Leader in the Field: The European Perspective - Eberhard Grube, MD - How to Develop Investigator Sponsor Studies - Roxana Mehran, MD - When Interventional Cardiologists Crossover to Industry - Martin T. Rothman, MD, MB, ChB

CRT 2015 - New Pathways for Complex Intervention

A session on New Pathways for Complex Intervention from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Hemodynamic Support for High-Risk PCI - John M. Lasala, MD, PhD - MitraClip: A Therapeutic Solution for Patients with Severe MR; Not a Candidate for Surgery - James B. Hermiller, MD - Unprotected Left Main Coronary Disease: Thoughtful Insights - Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD - Bioabsorbable Scaffolds for Complex Patients: Does the Data Support the Use? - Corrado Tamburino, PhD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Advanced Trans-Radial Intervention Masters Course

A session on Advanced Trans-Radial Intervention from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Treating CTO via Radial - Michael J. Cowley, MD - Carotid and Peripheral via Radial - Robert A. Gallino, MD - Calcific Lesions with Left Ventricular Assist: Radial Orbital Atherectomy - Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD - Management of Complications of Radial - Daniel H. Steinberg, MD - Use and Re-Use of Radial: Can We Extinguish Radial Artery Occlusion? - Samir B. Pancholy, MD - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Definition & Relevance of the TRI Learning Curve Beyond the Basics - Ramon Quesada, MD - Improving Safety for the Patient & Operator in Radial - Howard A. Cohen, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Advanced Tri: Masters' Tips & Tricks

A session on Advanced Tri: Masters' Tips & Tricks from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- My Most Complex Vascular Access Cases - Michael J. Cowley, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - My Most Complex PCI

A session on cardiologists' Most Complex PCI from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- My Most Complex PCIs - Michael J. Cowley, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - My Worst Nightmares

A session on coronary Worst Nightmares from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- My Worst Nightmares - Samir B. Pancholy, MD - My Worst Nightmares - Michael J. Cowley, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - The Great Debate: Femoral or Radial for STEMI?

A session covering The Great Debate: Femoral or Radial for STEMI? from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Radial is Better - Ian C. Gilchrist, MD - Femoral is Better - Nevin C. Baker, DO

CRT 2015 Coronary - Changing the Landscape of Intervention in the U.S

A session on Changing the Landscape of Intervention in the U.S

Relevant Sections

- FFR in 2015: How to Make it Useful - William Fearon, MD - New High Definition IVUS: Does It Make a Difference? - Akiko Maehara, MD - Drug Coated Balloon: Will It Make a Difference for PAD Treatment? - Michael R. Jaff, DO - Why I Am Still Excited About Renal Denervation After SYMPLICITY 3? - Felix Mahfoud, MD - TAVR: How We Continue To Refine the Technology and Improve the Results - Eberhard Grube, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - The iMPACT Trials: Session I

A session on The iMPACT Trials: Session I from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- EVEREST II REALISM - A Continued Access Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the MitraClip Device: Demographics and Procedural Outcomes - Laura Mauri, MD - Two Year Safety and Clinical Performance of the Drug Eluting Orsiro Stent in the Treatment of Subjects With Single De Novo Coronary Artery Lesions-II (BIOFLOW-II) - Michael Haude, MD, PhD - Diamondback 360° Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System for Treating De Novo, Severely Calcified Lesions: 2-Year Results of the Pivotal ORBIT II Trial - Jeffrey W. Chambers, MD - Commentary on iMPACT Trials - Stephan Windecker, MD - Live Case Demonstration from Mount Sinai Medical Center - New York, NY - Keynote Lecture: the Five Best Trials from 2014 That May iMPACT My Practice - David R. Holmes Jr., MD - IVUS, NIRS and OCT: Which Should We Use and When? - Carlo Di Mario, MD - LM Coronary Stenting State of the Field: What Are We Doing in Europe? - Marie-Claude Morice, MD - Predicting the EXCEL Results From the SYNTAX Score II - P. Serruys, MD, PhD - Escalation in Hemodynamic Support - John M. Lasala, MD, PhD - Radial vs. Femoral Access in ACS Patients - Michael J. Cowley, MD - Live Case Demonstration From MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Valve & Structural Heart Revolution for the Surgeon

The breakfast session on Heart Revolution for the Surgeon from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Transcarotid Approach - Christian C. Shults, MD - Transfemoral Access Devices and Tips for Closure Devices - James P. Zidar, MD - Direct Aortic TAVR Experience with Balloon Expendable and Self Expanding Valve - Michael J. Reardon, MD - How to Perform a Successful Transapical - Paul J. Corso, MD - Optimizing Valve Sizing: Role of CT vs. Echo - Axel Linke, MD - Decision Making in Aortic Stenosis from Traditional AVR, to Sutureless AVR, to TAVR - Niv Ad, MD - Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation of Lotus valve: First in Man Multicenter Experience - V. N Bapat, FRCS.CTh

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - The State of the Field

A session on The State of the Field from the Valve & Structural track of CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Live Case #1 from MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC - TAVR: What Does the Future Hold Technology-Wise? - Martin B. Leon, MD - TAVR: Where Are We Going from Here - The Surgeon’s Perspective - L. G. Svensson, MD, PhD - Mitral Valve Repair: State of the Field - Where Are We Going from Here? - Ted E. Feldman, MD - TAVR Long-term Outcome Lessons from the Clinical Trials: Do the Results Equate SAVR? - Michael J. Mack, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Transcatheter Aortic Valves

A session on Transcatheter Aortic Valves at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Patient Selection and TAVR vs. SAVR: What Has Changed and What Will Change? - Michael J. Reardon, MD - TAVR: Unresolved Issues for 2015 - Eberhard Grube, MD - Keynote Lecture: Valve-in-Valve the Essentials - V. Bapat, FRCS, CTh - Results from the Global Valve-in-Valve Registry - Danny Dvir, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - TAVR Complications and Challenges

A session on TAVR Complications and Challenges

Relevant Sections

- Stroke after TAVR vs. SAVR - Michael J. Mack, MD - Can Imaging Modalities be Helpful as a Surrogate to Detect Stroke? - Michael G Dwyer, PhD - Can Protection Devices Reduce Stroke Rate? - Axel Linke, MD - Managing TAVR Rhythm Disturbances: New LBBB, Brady-Arrhythmias and Temporary and Permanent Pacemakers - Eberhard Grube, MD - Impact of PVL Post TAVR and How to Prevent It - Martin B. Leon, MD - How to Minimize Vascular Complications - Azeem Latib, MD - Anticoagulation Post TAVR: What is the Optimal Protocol? - Philippe Genereux, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Percutaneous Aortic Valves: Regulatory Pathways in 2015

A session on Percutaneous Aortic Valves: Regulatory Pathways in 2015 from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- What Regulatory Challenges Do the Next Wave of TAVR Devices Face in the U.S.? - Keith D. Dawkins, MD - Opportunities to Study Valve Iterations and Modifications for Approval in the U.S. - Rhonda J. Robb, MBA - Lessons Learned from TAVR Pivotal Trials in the U.S. - Michael J. Mack, MD - Is It Feasible to Complete RCT for Intermediate Risk Studies in Europe and the US Lessons Form SURTAVI? - P. Serruys, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Transcatheter Mitral Therapy: Regulatory Pathways for an Emerging Technology

A session on Transcatheter Mitral Therapy: Regulatory Pathways for an Emerging Technology from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Optimizing Clinical Trial Designs for Mitral Therapy - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Valve Replacement Devices - Stanton Rowe - US Early Feasibility Studies for Transcatheter Mitral Therapy - Changfu Wu, PhD - Small Company Perspective on US Early Feasibility Studies - Vicki L. Bebeau, RN

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - The Role of the TVT Registry: Past, Present and Future

A session on The Role of the TVT Registry from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Post-Marketing Report: Have TAVR Outcomes Improved in the Post-Marketing Phase? Insights from the TVT Registry - Michael J. Mack, MD - Lessons Learned from the TVT Registry Experience - Larry L. Wood - Registries in the Regulatory Paradigm - John C. Laschinger, MD - Looking Forward: Sustainability of TVTR - Michael J. Mack, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Peripheral Arterial Disease & Critical Limb Ischemia & AAA

A welcome session to Peripheral Arterial Disease & Critical Limb Ischemia & AAA from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Role of CTA or MRA Imaging Studies in PAD - M. Wholey, MD, MBA

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Aortoiliac Intervention

A session on Aortoiliac Intervention from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Aortoiliac Bifurcation Disease - Stenting Options & Techniques - J. M. Bacharach, MD - Iliac Artery Stenting - Bare-metal or ePTFE-covered Stent - J. Fritz Angle, MD - Mesenteric Intervention -Tips and Tricks - James P. Zidar, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - SFA Stenting

A session on SFA Stenting from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- SFA Intervention - Stenting as Definitive Therapy with New Stent Designs - D. C. Metzger, MD - When do I Use ‘Covered’ Stents in the Fem-Pop Segment - Peter A. Soukas, MD - Live Case #1 from Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute - New Orleans, LA

CRT 2015 Endovascular - SFA Drug Coated Balloon

A session on SFA Drug Coated Balloon at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Definitive Therapies - Using Paclitaxel as the “Drug” in DES and DCB - Thomas Zeller, MD - Fem-Pop Intervention - Is Drug Coated Balloon the Game Changer? - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - The Role of Stent Grafts in the Leg

A session on The Role of Stent Grafts in the Leg from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Stent Graft for the Treatment of ISR: The Reline Study - Peter A. Soukas, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Atherectomy and Debulking

A session on Atherectomy and Debulking at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Use of Atherotomy and ‘Specialty’ Balloons in Fem-Pop Intervention - D. C. Metzger, MD - Use of Atherectomy Device - Which Lesion and When - Peter A. Soukas, MD - Is “Debulking” Necessary Prior to DES Deployment or DCB Treatment? - Wei Zhou, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Vein Management

A session on Embolic Protection and Filters from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Peripheral Venous Reflux - When is Surgical Intervention Necessary? - Vinay Kumar, MD - Catheter-based Treatment of DVT - Who and When? - K. V. Sharma, MD, PhD - Recanalization of Central Venous Total Occlusions - Emil Cohen, MD - Catheter-based Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism - Jeffrey Y. Wang, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Showcases of BRS

A session on the Showcases of BRS from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- BRS Case 1 - Azeem Latib, MD - BRS Case 2 - Corrado Tamburino, PhD - BRS Case 3 - Ricardo A. Costa, PhD - BRS Case 4 - Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - BRS Technology: The Basics

A session on BRS Technology: The Basics from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Theoretical Construct: Why Bioresorbable May Change the Landscape of Coronary Intervention - P. W. Serruys, MD, PhD - Primer to Bioresorbable Polymers - Natalie Artzi - Primer to Bioresorbable Metals - Ron Waksman, MD - Biomechanical Assessment of Bioresorbable Devices - Habib Samady, MD - Bioresorbable Scaffolds: Insight from the Preclinical Trials - Michael Joner, MD - Vascular Restoration: A Theoretical Advantage Between Bioabsorbable Scaffolds - Ian T. Meredith, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Challenges with BRS Technology

A session on Challenges with BRS Technology at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Scaffold Thrombosis - Corrado Tamburino, PhD - Vessel Preparation to Facilitate Deliverability and Scaffold Expansion - Azeem Latib, MD - Bifurcation Lesions - Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD - Imaging IVUS/QCA/OCT: Is It Necessary? - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Parade of Second Generations BRS Systems Part I

A session on Parade of Second Generations BRS Systems Part I from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD - DREAMS - J. J. Koolen, MD, PhD - REVA - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - The ELIXIR Dissolve Program - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Why I Believe or Don't Believe in BRS as the Future Scaffold Technology

A session on Why I Believe or Don't Believe in BRS as the Future Scaffold Technology from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- I do not Believe - Keith D. Dawkins, MD - I am not Decided - M. T. Rothman, MD, MB, ChB

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Parade of Second Generations BRS Systems Part II

The second session on Parade of Second Generations BRS Systems from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- MIRAGE - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - New Magnesium Alloy Program - Michael Haude, MD, PhD - FORTITUDE™ Device Development and Clinical Outcome - Juan F. Granada, MD - ART –DIVA Results from First-In-Man and Program Development - Antoine Lafont, MD, PhD - MesRes PLLA Based BRS Technology - Juan F. Granada, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - BRS Show Me the Data

A session on BRS Show Me the Data from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Should Bioabsorable Scaffolds be Used in Patients Presenting with AMI - Michael Joner, MD - BRS for STEMI Patients - Azeem Latib, MD - ABSORB II In-Depth: What Does The Data Tell Us? - P. W. Serruys, MD, PhD - Update on the EXTEND Trial - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - DESolve Series of Studies - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - The REVA Tyrosine-Derived Polycarbonate Bioabsorbable Scaffold: Program Update and Lessons Learned - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - Update on the BIOSOLVE Clinical Trial Using DREAMS Absorbable Magnesium Scaffold - J. J. Koolen, MD, PhD - Does BRS Technology Reduce Angina? - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Is BRS Ready for Complex Lesions Results from the GHOST Trial? - Corrado Tamburino, PhD - Unmet Need and Real World Experience of BVS in Europe - Stephan Windecker, MD - Showcases from Sao Paulo - Ricardo A. Costa, PhD - BRS Strut Fracture: Incidence, Prevention and Consequences - Stephen G. Ellis, MD - Regulatory Requirements for BRS Technology in the US - Andrew Farb, MD - The BVS ABSORB III and IV Clinical Trial Update - Gregg W. Stone, MD - Absorb All-Comers Randomized Trial Design: Are We Ready? - P. W. Serruys, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Renal Denervation

A session on Renal Denervation at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Renal Denervation with Chemo Neurotropic Agent - Horst Sievert, MD - Second Generation Symplicity Catheter: Will It Make A Difference? - J. E. Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - RF Ablation: Is Irrigation Necessary? - Felix Mahfoud, MD - Chemical Renal Denervation with Ethanol: Current Status - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - Baroreceptor Reflex Stimulation - K. J. Rocha-Singh, MD - Ultrasound Technologies: Are They Robust Enough? - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - Early Clinical Results with the Afferently Directed Nonvascular Renal Denervation System (Verve Medical) - Rich R. Heuser, MD - External Ultrasound - Eberhard Grube, MD - Hemodynamic Aapproach to Control HTN - Paul A. Sobotka, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Hypertension Definition, Pathophysiology, and Medical Therapy

A session on Hypertension Definition, Pathophysiology, and Medical Therapy at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Hypertension Basics: Definition, Prevalence, and Standard Medical Management - Judith H. Veis, MD - Resistant Hypertension: Definition, Prevalence and Global Impact - J. E. Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - When Patient Autonomy Conflicts With Optimal Medical Therapy: Primer to the Sympathetic System - Paul A. Sobotka, MD - How to Screen Appropriate Patients for Renal Denervation - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - Ethnic/Racial Subsets and HTN Differences - John M Flack, MD, MPH

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - What are the Requirements for Preclinical Models to Evaluate Renal Nerve Ablation?

A session on the Requirements for Preclinical Models to Evaluate Renal Nerve Ablation from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Preclinical Evaluation of the Renal Nerve: Anatomy, Renal Nerve Distribution and Models - Renu Virmani, MD - Accessory Renal Arteries - Impact on Resistant Hypertension and Renal Denervation Success - Robert S. Schwartz, MD - How Much Denervation Do We Need To Be Successful? Pre-Clinical Experience and Clinical Experience - V. Papademetriou, MD, DSc - Alternative Energy Pathways to Blood Pressure Control in the Uncontrolled Hypertensive Patient - K. J. Rocha-Singh, MD - Pre-Clinical Findings Regarding Ideal Ablation Location - Felix Mahfoud, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Renal Denervation: Review of the Data and Lessons from the Studies

A session on Renal Denervation and a Review of the Data and Lessons from the Studies from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Durability of the SYMPLICITY HTN-1 and HTN-2 Studies - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - SYMPLICITY 3 Subgroups and Analysis In-Depth - David E. Kandzari, MD - EnligHTN: Results and Update on Clinical Trial Status - V. Papademetriou, MD, DSc - Insights from the Global SYMPLICITY Registry - Felix Mahfoud, MD - Lessons from the Vessix Studies - Martin B. Leon, MD - Review of the Clinical Outcome of Non-RF Technologies: Ultrasound, Local Drug Delivery, and Brachytherapy - Horst Sievert, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Renal Denervation Beyond Resistant Hypertension

A session on Renal Denervation Beyond Resistant Hypertension from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Moderate Hypertension Novel Study Design for the Simplicity System - David E. Kandzari, MD - Heart Failure - J. E. Davies, BSc, MBBS, PhD - End Stage Renal Disease - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - Renal Denervation for Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias - Vivek Y. Reddy, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Future Clinical Trial Designs and Regulatory Requirements to Assess Efficacy of Devices for the Treatment of Renal Denervation

A session on Future Clinical Trial Designs and Regulatory Requirements to Assess Efficacy of Devices for the Treatment of Renal Denervation from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Patient Characteristics and Impact of Background Clinical Characteristics and Drug Therapies - Raymond Townsend, MD - Proposed Phase 1 Renal Denervation Trial Design in Stage 2 Hypertension - William B. White, MD - How to Follow Patients with Hypertension: Office vs. Ambulatory - Felix Mahfoud, MD - What are the Risks with the Proposed Second Round of Clinical Trials with RDN? - Ron Waksman, MD - FDA Pathway to Approval: Clinical Requirements for Renal Denervation - K. J. Cavanaugh, PhD - What is the Evidence from Surgical Sympathectomies? - V. Papademetriou, MD, DSc - Academic Requirements for Approval of Renal Denervation: Endpoints for the Studies - John C. Somberg, MD - Clinical Pathways for Renal Denervation Research for the Treatment of Refractory and Moderate Hypertension - Laura Mauri, MD - Separation of Sham and Hawthorne Effects - Paul A. Sobotka, MD - Is Renal Denervation a Viable Therapy for Moderate Hypertension? - Raymond Townsend, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session I: Harmonization by Data - What Can be Learned from Combining Japan-USA Post-Market Cardiovascular Device Registries

Session I: Harmonization by Data - What Can be Learned from Combining Japan-USA Post-Market Cardiovascular Device Registries from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Update on MDEpiNet - D. Marinac-Dabic, MD, PhD - Current Situation of TAVR Registry in Japan - Kei Torikai, MD, PhD - The Aim and Goal of International TAVR Registry—Surgeons’ View - Michael J. Mack, MD - The Aim and Goal of International TAVR Registry-Cardiologists’ View - Ralph G Brindis, MD - Data Management in Japan - Shun Kosaka - Opening Remarks - HBD and the Role of New Japan-USA Paradigms Session - Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session II: Research and Development of Mobile Health Can We Advance Both Sides of the Pacific Together?

Session II: Research and Development of Mobile Health Can We Advance Both Sides of the Pacific Together? from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Mobile Health from Silicon Valley - Michael V. McConnell, MD - Mobile Health from Japan View - Fumiaki Ikeno, MD - Current US Regulations for Mobile Health Devices: US Regulator’s View - Linda Ricci, MSBME - Current JP Regulations for Mobile Health Devices: JP Regulator’s View - Kohei Ohtsuki

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session III: Best Evaluation for Renal Denervation - Same or Different in Japan and USA?

Session III: Best Evaluation for Renal Denervation - Same or Different in Japan and USA? from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Lessons Learned From the Result of the Symplicity HTN-3 Trial: Industry’s View - Sandeep Brar, MD - Points to Consider in the Device Development for Renal Denervation: Japan Academia’s View - Takafumi Ueno, MD, PhD - Points to Consider in the International Device Evaluation for Renal Denervation: JP Regulator’s View - Kohei Ohtsuki

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session IV: Bio-Absorbable Stent

Session IV: Bio-Absorbable Stent at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- What Is Novel in Benefit/Risk of Bio-Absorbable Stent Compared to Other DES– US Academia’s View - Ron Waksman, MD - What Is Novel in Benefit/ Risk of Bio-Absorbable Stent Compared to Other DES –Japan Academia’s View - Yoshinobu Onuma, MD - Seeking Approval for ABSORB in Japan and USA: Challenges, Similarities and Differences - Brian S. Kersten, PhD - Points to Consider in Evaluation of Bio-absorbable Stent Compared to Other DES – JP Regulator’s view - Jun Sakurai, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session V: Evaluating Peripheral Arterial Calcification in Japan and in USA?

Session V: Evaluating Peripheral Arterial Calcification in Japan and in USA? from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Proposed Evaluation Score for Peripheral Arterial Calcification from U.S. Academia - Michael R. Jaff, DO - Current JP Situation of Evaluation for Peripheral Arterial Calcification – Japan Academia’s View - Hiroyoshi Yokoi, MD - Current US Activities for Grading Peripheral Arterial Calcification – Industry View - Megan M. Brandt - Advantages of Working Together through HBD Activities: JP Regulators’ View - Shin Iwamoto, PhD - Advantages of Working Together through HBD Activities: US Regulators’ View - K. J. Cavanaugh, PhD - Closing Remarks - Hiroyoshi Yokoi, MD

CRT 2015 The Affordable Care Act: Implications for Cardiovascular Equality and Care

A session on The Affordable Care Act: Implications for Cardiovascular Equality and Care from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The PLATINUM Diversity Trial: New PCI Trial Looking into Disparities in Interventional Cardiology - Wayne Batchelor, MD - States’ Rejection of Medicaid Expansion: Politics or Principle, and Its Impact on Health Equit - George Ruiz, MD - Expanded Insurance Coverage Through the ACA: Implications for Cardiovascular Reimbursement - James Blankenship, MD, FACC, FSCAI

CRT 2015 Coronary - Advanced Radial Access

A session on Advanced Radial Access from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Case Reviews - Samir B. Pancholy, MD - Transradial Peripheral Intervention - Alex Truesdell, MD - Management Complications of Radial - Daniel H. Steinberg, MD - Treating CTO via Radial? - Samir B. Pancholy, MD - Complex PCI Case of Radial - Ramon Quesada, MD - From Women to Seniors with STEMI: New Radial Protocols - Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD - Transradial Access - Improving Safety for the Patient and the Operator - Howard A. Cohen, MD

CRT 2015 Coronary - Complex Coronary Interventions II

A session on Complex Coronary Interventions II from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Live Case Demonstration from Raffaele Hospital - Milan, Italy - Optimal Duration of DAPT: Lessons Learned from the DAPT Trial - Laura Mauri, MD - Biodegradable Scaffolds: Will They Change Our Practice? - P. W. Serruys, MD, PhD - Live Case Demonstration - Brussels University Hospital

CRT 2015 Coronary - Complex Coronary Interventions: Complex Lesion Subsets

A session on Complex Coronary Interventions: Complex Lesion Subsets from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: Multivessel PCI - Pearls of Wisdom for Success - Jeffrey W. Moses, MD - Multivessel PCI: The Surgical Approach Has Not Changed - Michael J. Mack, MD - What Have We Gotten from SYNTAX Trial? - P. W. Serruys, MD, PhD - Live Case Demonstration from MedStar Washington Hospital Center - A Critical Evaluation of Bifurcation Trials and the State of Our Knowledge - Jeffrey W. Moses, MD - How to Handle a Complex Bifurcation Lesion - Eberhard Grube, MD - Bifurcations Case Review Tips and Tricks - Marie-Claude Morice, MD - Live Case Demonstration from Scripps Clinic

CRT 2015 Coronary - Procedures to iMPACT Your Practice

A session on Procedures to iMPACT Your Practice from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- How to Perform a Safe Transseptal - Saibal Kar, MD - How and When to Perform Alcohol Septal Ablation - John S. Douglas Jr., MD - How to Start a CTO Program - Rich R. Heuser, MD - How to Manage a Coronary Thrombus - David A. Cox, MD - How to Convert Your Access to the Radial Approach - Ramon Quesada, MD - Live Case Demonstration from MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC - Cath Lab Nightmares: Avoidance and Management - John S. Douglas Jr., MD - Cath Lab Catastrophes: Management and Preventive Strategies - Fayaz Shawl, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Second Generation Aortic Valve Programs

A session on Second Generation Aortic Valve Programs at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Lotus Device: Design and First-in-Man Experiences with a Repositionable, SelfExpanding Percutaneous Aortic Valve - Ted E. Feldman, MD - Engager Valve Program - Axel Linke, MD - Self-Expanding Aortic Valve for Pure AR - Hans R. Figulla, MD, PhD - Portico Self-Expanding Aortic Valve - Rajendra R. Makkar, MD - CoreValve Evolute R Program - Eberhard Grube, MD - SAPIEN 3 Heart Valve - Susheel K. Kodali, MD - Symetis Self-Expanding Valve - A. Abizaid, MD, PhD - What are the Novel Balloon Valvuloplasty Systems and Do They Make a Difference? - Wes R. Pedersen, MD - Pre and Post Balloon Dilatation for TAVR: Does it make a Difference? - Rajendra R. Makkar, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Preventing Complications: Access and Closure

A session on Preventing Complications: Access and Closure from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous Closure: How I do it? - Rajendra R. Makkar, MD - Alternative Access Transapical Closure Devices - Michael J. Reardon, MD - New Devices for Stroke Prevention - Eberhard Grube, MD - New Advances to Prevent Aortic Regurgitation - Steven L. Goldberg, MD - Imaging Technologies for Accurate Position of the Valve - Philippe Genereux, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Pulmonic Tricuspid, PFO, LAA Occluders

A session on Pulmonic Tricuspid, PFO, LAA Occluders from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Pulmonic Valve Replacements - Michael C. Slack, MD - Mitralign:Percutaneous Annuloplasty for Tricuspid Regurgitation - Horst Sievert, MD - Stroke, Bleeding and Risk Scores in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) - Stephan C. Bertog, MD - PFO Trials Update: Are Current Data Sufficient for Approval? - Steven L. Goldberg, MD - PFO and ASD Closure: Technical Aspects - Michael C. Slack, MD - PFO Closure: Review of the Trials for Migraine - Saibal Kar, MD - Parade of Devices for LAA Closure - Horst Sievert, MD - A Primer of LAA Closure Imaging: Essential Views and Pattern Recognition - Steven A. Goldstein, MD - Anticoagulation Protocols Post LAA Closures - Sameer A. Gafoor, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - LAA Closure Workshop

A session on LAA Closure Workshop from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Anatomy of the LAA: What You Need to Know - Elena Ladich, MD - Watchman Device: Moderated Recorded Case - Ramon Quesada, MD - The Watchman Procedure Description: Step-by-Step - Saibal Kar, MD - The Essential Imaging Tools for LAA Closure - Brijeshwar S. Maini, MD - Post-care and Anticoagulation of Patients Post LAA Closure - Sameer Gafoor, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Multidisciplinary CLI Management

A session on Multidisciplinary CLI Management at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: Multidisciplinary Approach for a Successful CLI Management Program - Michael R. Jaff, DO - BTK CTOs - Crossing From Above with Wires & Devices - Hartaj S. Virk, MD - BTK CTOs - When the Antegrade Approach Fails - J. Fritz Angle, MD - Techniques for Re-entry Into the True Lumen in BTK Intervention - Vinay Kumar, MD - “Debulking” in BTK Intervention - Which Lesion and When - Peter A. Soukas, MD - Role of Drug-Coated Balloon in BTK Intervention - Thomas Zeller, MD - Has Pedal Access Been a Game Changer? - A Decade of Experience - Craig M. Walker, MD - Role of Stenting in BTK Intervention - Thomas Zeller, MD - Failing Forward: Insights into the IN.PACT DEEP Drug Eluting Randomized Control Trial for CLI - K. J. Rocha-Singh, MD - The Angiosome Concept - Clinical and Revascularization Implications - C. E. Attinger, MD - Complex Foot and Limb Salvage - Use of “Local Flaps” and Beyond - John S. Steinberg, DPM - Role of Fibrinolytic Therapy in PAD Intervention - Which Lesion & When - L. C. Clavijo, MD, PhD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Aortic Disease Extra

A session on Aortic Disease Extra from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- EVAR - How it’s Done: A Step-by-Step Approach - Steve Abramowitz, MD - Percutaneous EVAR: Techniques, Indications, Contraindications - Tareq Massimi, MD - Type II Endoleaks: Are They Important, What’s the Best Treatment Strategy - Nelson L. Bernardo, MD - Overview of Currently Available Endografts for EVAR - Steve Abramowitz, MD - Zone II TEVAR: What are the Risks? Is the Left Subclavian Artery Important? - Rajesh Malik, MD - Managing Acute Type B Aortic Dissections - Christian C. Shults, MD - Fenestrated Stent-Grafts: Indications and Update - Edward Y. Woo, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program

A session on How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Building and Maintaining a Sound Clinical Research Program - Alexandra J. Lansky, MD - The Role and Expectations of a Research Coordinator - Michelle Deville, RN - What Are the Essentials to Run a Large Research Organization? - Donald E. Cutlip, MD - Guiding Principles in Clinical Research: The Essentials (GCP, Informed Consent, and Quality Assurance) - Charles R. Mackay, PhD - How Does the IRB Function and How to Get Approval? - P. N. Adler, MBA, CCRP - FDA Audits - Kate E. Dalton, MS, RD - Investigator-Initiated Research: What Are Your Responsibilities? - Roxana Mehran, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program

The second session on How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Tips on How to Increase Screening and Enrollment into Clinical Trials - David A. Cox, MD - Utilizing EMR’s to Maximize Screening Populations - Petros G. Okubagzi, MD - Challenges and Success of In- and Out-Patient-Based Research Programs - John C. Wang, MD - How to Set Up a Successful Valve Clinical Research Program - Susheel K. Kodali, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Clinical Trial Organizations

A session on Clinical Trial Organizations from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- How to Write a Clinical Protocol - Rebecca Torguson, MPH - What Are the ABCs for Submitting an IDE to FDA? - Andrew Farb, MD - The Adjudicators: Role and Responsibilities of the CEC - Donald E. Cutlip, MD - Core Labs: A Crucial Component of Clinical Research - Alexandra J. Lansky, MD - Watching from Above: Role of the DSMB - Ajay J. Kirtane, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Trial Designs, Statistical Considerations and Publications

A session on Trial Designs, Statistical Considerations and Publications from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Randomized vs Observational Studies: Strengths and Weaknesses - William S. Weintraub, MD - Benefits and Pitfalls of Systematic Reviews: Large Registries and Meta-Analyses - R. A. Byrne, MB BCh PhD - Statistical Analytical Challenges - Roseann M. White, MA - Subgroup Analysis - William S. Weintraub, MD - Conflict of Interest Issues: Balancing Industry’s Involvement - George W. Vetrovec, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - Clinical Trial Interpretation: Pitfalls and Practical Lessons

A session on Clinical Trial Interpretation: Pitfalls and Practical Lessons at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Registry-Based Randomized Trials - Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD - Subgroup Analyses and Data Interpretation - Daniel A. Canos, MPH - Practicalities and Misapplications of Composite Endpoints in Clinical Trials - Ajay J. Kirtane, MD - The Role of Surrogate Endpoints in Clinical Trials - Donald E. Cutlip, MD - Non-Inferiority Exposed: Uses and Abuses - Ajay J. Kirtane, MD

CRT 2015 Atherosclerosis & Research - How to Secure a Research Grant

A session on How to Secure a Research Grant at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- How to Build a Budget for Your Study - Petros G. Okubagzi, MD - How to Solicit a Grant from the Federal Government: Who Should We Apply To? - Jose D. Vargas, MD, PhD - How to Secure an Industry Research Grant - Roseann White, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Cardiovascular Innovations Part I

A session on Cardiovascular Innovations Part I from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- The Fluoro-less And Contrast-less Peripheral Endovascular Intervention: A Concept For The Future Today - G. Ephrem, MD, MSc - DCB-V - R. P. Von Strandmann, PhD - Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) - Elad Maor, MD, PhD - Peregrine Chemical Denervation System - Tim A Fischell, MD - Natural User Interface - Rafael Sadaba, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Potpourri of Israel Cardiology: From Innovation to Practice

A session on Israeli Cardiology: From Innovation to Practice from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Israel Innovation in Cardiology: The Start-Up-Nation - Ran Kornowski, MD - Mitral Innovations for Treating MR: The Israeli Experience - Issi M. Barbash, MD - Israel ACSIS Program: A National Comprehensive ACS Survey 2000-2013 - Amit Segev III, MD - First vs. Second Generation DES Outcomes: A Large Israeli Experience - Pablo S. Codner, MD - Contemporary TAVI: 7 Years Experience from the “Holy Land” - Haim Danenberg, MD - A Novel Website for Innovation and New Technology ICI INNOVATION - Haim Danenberg, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Cardiovascular Innovation Part II

A session on Cardiovascular Innovation Part II at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- CADence - Joseph L Thomas, MD - Shockwave Medical Lithoplasty™, a Novel Device to DISRUPT Calcification - Daniel Hawkins, MBA

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session I: Improving the US Clinical Studies Ecosystem: The Impact of Recent Initiatives and the Potential for Future Improvements

Session I: Improving the US Clinical Studies Ecosystem: The Impact of Recent Initiatives and the Potential for Future Improvements from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- FDA Early Feasibility Study (EFS) Program Update On How the Program Is Changing the Landscape - Andrew Farb, MD - Academic Sponsor-Investigator View of the Value of the EFS Program - Patrick Kelly, MD - Small VC-Backed Company View Regarding the Nonclinical Data Requirements for Justifying Clinical Study Initiation as Compared to Non-US Systems - Vicki L. Bebeau, RN - Large Manufacturer View on the Outstanding Challenges - Stanton Rowe

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session II: Pivotal Study Initiation and Conduct

Session II: Pivotal Study Initiation and Conduct from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Reimbursement Policies for Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) CMS view - Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD - Reimbursement Policies for Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) Industry View - Mitchell Sugarman, MBA - US Clinical Study Challenges, Including IDE Approval (Including Nonclinical Data Requirements) - Aaron V. Kaplan, MD - Clinical Trial Metrics: A Proposal for Improving Medical Device IRB, Contracting and Study Conduct - Chip Hance - FDA Initiatives to Improve the Clinical Study Ecosystem - Owen P. Faris, PhD - Keynote Address: FDACDRH in the Next Decade – A Vision for Change - William H. Maisel, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Session III: What Are the Challenges and Potential Solutions to Meeting Clinical Data Requirements for Premarket Approval (PMA), Post-Market Surveillance and Reimbursement?

Session III: What Are the Challenges and Potential Solutions to Meeting Clinical Data Requirements for Premarket Approval (PMA), Post-Market Surveillance and Reimbursement? from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Too Costly, Too Slow: The Current PMA Requirements - Keith D. Dawkins, MD - Post-Market Studies: Large Investment, Little Return - Neal E. Fearnot, PhD - Alternatives to Randomized Premarket Studies - Laura Mauri, MD - Balancing Pre and Post-Market Data Requirements: Different Scenarios - Dorothy B. Abel, BSBME - Use of Quality Initiative Registries to Meet Regulatory and Reimbursement Requirements - William S. Weintraub, MD - CMS Participation: Will There Be a Problem with Reimbursement If Less Data Is Available Premarket? - Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD - How Difficult and Expensive Is Coverage with Evidence Development? - Perry Bridger - Problems Will Arise: Is the US Public Ready to Accept Change? - Aaron V. Kaplan, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Impact of ACA on Cardiology

A session on the Impact of ACA on Cardiology from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Wall Street View - Rick Wise

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Hot Topic I: Case Studies in Optimizing Interactions With the FDA

Hot Topic I: Case Studies in Optimizing Interactions With the FDA from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Case Study 1: FDA Perspective - M. S. Trachtenberg, MSE - Case Study 1: Sponsor Perspective - Megan M. Brandt - Case Study 2: FDA Perspective - Misti L. Malone, PhD - Case Study 2: Sponsor Perspective - Kristine B Canavan, MPH

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Hot Topic II: Duration of DAPT Post DAPT Trial

Hot Topic II: Duration of DAPT Post DAPT Trial from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Academic View - Laura Mauri, MD - FDA View - Ellis F. Unger, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Hot Topic III: LAA Closure Lessons From the Pivotal Studies and 3 Advisory Panels

Hot Topic III: LAA Closure Lessons From the Pivotal Studies and 3 Advisory Panels at CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Academic View - Saibal Kar, MD - Industry View - Keith D. Dawkins, MD - Other Tools to Occlude the LAA: Clinical Practice vs. Evidence-Based Medicine - Christopher R Ellis, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - The Drug Coated Balloon (DCB) Symposium

A session on The Drug Coated Balloon (DCB) Symposium from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Coating Formulation and Antiproliferative Choices on Drug Transfer and Tissue Pharmacokinetics - Juan F. Granada, MD - What are the Pathological Concerns with DCB Technology? - Renu Virmani, MD - DCB for Peripheral Application: Show Me the Data I: DCB for SFA Lesions - Thomas Zeller, MD - Show Me the Data II: DCB for Below the Knee Lesions and Limb Salvage - Thomas Zeller, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - DCB Technology Symposium Part II

A session on DCB Technology Symposium Part II from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- DCB for In-Stent: Is It Superior To DES? - R. A. Byrne, MB BCh PhD - Is There Any Role of DCB for the Treatment of De Novo Lesions? - Juan F. Granada, MD - DCB as Adjunct Therapy to DES and BRS - Azeem Latib, MD - What Will be the Regulatory Requirements for DCB Approval for Coronary Application in the US? - Adrian Magee, MD - Lumen Enlargement After DCB Only - Bruno Scheller, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - DES Thrombosis Restenosis and DAPT Duration

A session on DES Thrombosis Restenosis and DAPT Duration from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- DES Thrombosis: Is It Still a Problem in 2015? - Donald E. Cutlip, MD - Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After DES: When Is It Safe to Stop? A Global Perspective - R. A. Byrne, MB BCh PhD - DES Restenosis Management in 2015 - Azeem Latib, MD - Does Neoatherosclerosis Contribute to Very Late Stent Thrombosis of BMS and DES? - Michael Joner, MD - Will Point of Care and Genomic Testing Have a Role in Day-to-Day Practice? - Paul A. Gurbel, MD - Lessons from DAPT In-Depth Analysis - Laura Mauri, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Biodegradable Polymers DES Programs

A session on Biodegradable Polymers DES Programs from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Do Biodegradable Polymers Have an Advantage? - Michael Joner, MD - Does the Clinical Data Support the Use of DES with Biodegradable Polymers Over DES with Durable Polymers? - R. A. Byrne, MB BCh PhD - EXCELLA Novolimus Elution from PLLA Polymer-Coated Stents - Ricardo Costa, MD, PhD - Three-year Clinical Update on MiStent SES - Alexandra J. Lansky, MD - EVOLVE II In-Depth - Ian T. Meredith, MD, PhD - Orsiro: PLLA/Sirolimus Biodegradable: The Bioflow Studies in Depth - Ron Waksman, MD - Combo: A Combination of Sirolimus-Eluting Biodegradable Polymer and Anti-CD34 Antibody Coated Stent - Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD - OCT Findings of Biodegradable Polymeric Stents (The Timeless Study) - Juan F. Granada, MD

CRT 2015 Technology & Innovation - Non-Polymeric DES Development

A session on Non-Polymeric DES Development from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Non-Polymeric DES Development: Update on the Drug-Filled Stent - M T. Rothman, MD, MB, ChB - The BioFreedom Surface Etching Polymer-Free DES System - Phillip Urban, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - TAVR Complications & Management

A session on TAVR Complications & Management from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation of Vascular Complication - Itsik Ben-Dor, MD - Case Presentation of Valve Embolization - Augusto D. Pichard, MD - Case Presentation of VIV Complication - Danny Dvir, MD - Case Presentation from Frankfurt - Sameer A. Gafoor, MD - Case Presentation of Valve Migration - Samir Kapadia, MD - Aortic Regurgitation is a Criteria of Bad Prognosis after TAVI: but to Reduce this one is not without Risk - Marc Bedossa, MD

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Drug-Coated Balloon: New Frontier for Endovascular Interventions

A session on Drug-Coated Balloon: New Frontier for Endovascular Interventions from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Pre-clinical Evaluation with the Moxy Balloon - Renu Virmani, MD - Lessons from the LEVANT Clinical Randomized Study - D. Christopher Metzger, MD - DCB in the US: How will it Change my Practice? - Craig M. Walker, MD - Trials of DCB Below the Knee: Will it Save Amputations? - Andrej Schmidt, MD

CRT 2015 Valve & Structural - Optimizing a TAVR Program in Your Institution

A session on Optimizing a TAVR Program in Your Institution from CRT 2015

Relevant Sections

- Alternative Access Safe and Effective Will Remain a Standard of Care - Vinnie Bapat, MD - Making TAVR Simple with an Awake Patient and Early Discharge - Augusto D. Pichard, MD - How is TAVR Implemented in the US? Lessons from the TVT Registry - Murat Tuzcu, MD - Improving Post-TAVR Care and Reimbursement - Christopher U. Meduri, MD, MPH

Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - VIDEO CASES - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee

Rasha Al-Lamee shares tips, tricks, and pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment

Relevant Sections

- Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - VIDEO CASES - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee

Simple Education Interventional Fellows Course - Module 1: Coronary Angiography and Right Heart Catheterisation

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

Relevant Sections

- Multiple Choice Assessment - Does this patient need an angiogram? - Ricardo Petraco - Avoiding an error in patient preparation - Ricardo Petraco - Definitive guide to 100% successful arterial access - Sayan Sen - Contrast nephropathy: Fact, fiction, fantasy - Christopher Baker - Get it right or get stuck - choosing your catheter - Rasha Al-Lamee - What artery is that? Recognise and refine coronary views - Neil Ruparelia - Interactive Live Case: coronary angiogram live from the Hammersmith Catheter Labs - Amarjit Sethi - Right heart catheterisation made easy - Susan Connolly - Recognise and respond promptly to the peri-arrest patient on the table - Sukh Nijjer - Become confident with safe vascular closure - Sayan Sen - Recognise post procedural problems early and treat decisively - Sukh Nijjer - Interactive Live Case 2: grafts study live from the Hammersmith Catheter Labs - Amarjit Sethi

Simple Education Interventional Fellows Course: Module 1-4 (Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Intervention and Structural Interventions)

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

CRT 2015 Endovascular - Embolic Protection and Filters

A session on Embolic Protection and Filters

Relevant Sections

- Tips & Tricks in the Retrieval of a “Full” Distal Embolic Protection Filter - J. M. Bacharach, MD - IVC Filter Placement - The Nuances and What to Watch Out For - Shawn N. Sarin, MD

Simple Education Interventional Fellows Course - Module 2: The Chest Pain Patient

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

Relevant Sections

- Managing chest pain: is NICE a help or a hindrance? - Dr Chris Baker - Using CT to determine patient risk and management - Dr Sayan Sen - ABC of primary prevention and anti-anginals - Dr Ricardo Petraco - When to use ETT, DSE, CT, Nuclear and CMR - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Essential Guide to intra-coronary physiology for general cardiologist - Dr Justin Davies - Essential Guide to intra-coronary imaging for the general cardiologist - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Live case - Dr Justin Davies - Essential Guide to Stents, Bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds & Drug elution balloons - let's make things simple - Dr Neil Ruparelia - Essential Guide to Anti-platelets and Anti-coagulants (inc NOACS) - let's make things simple - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Should this patient have a CABG or Stent or medical therapy? - Dr Yousif Ahmad - Multiple Choice Assessment

Simple Education Interventional Fellows Course - Module 3: Acute Coronary Syndrome, NSTEMI and STEMI

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

Relevant Sections

- Recorded Live Case and Discussion - Justin Davies, Chris Baker and Sayan Sen - Does this patient need to go to the cath lab - indications for STEMI and hight risk ACS? - Rasha Al Lamee - Preparing your patient for angioplasty - what complications should do discuss and what is their incidence? - Yousif Ahmad - Anti-platelet Therapy and anticoagulants in ACS patients – Which? When? Why? – what if I need to stop? - Rasha Al-Lamee - Fail safe guide to access routes and guide catheters in acutely unwell patients. - Ricardo Petraco - Post PCI care - what to put on the report, drug chart and what to tell the ward team? - Christopher Cook - Thrombus Aspiration and Balloon Pumps – what's the bottom line? - Yousif Ahmad - How should you treat/ assess non-culprit disease? - Amarjit Sethi - What medication should the patient have on discharge and why - Ricardo Petraco - Post PPCI complications – when to take the patient back to the lab. - Sukh Nijjer - Multiple Choice Assessment

Simple Education Interventional Fellows Course - Module 4: Structural Heart Disease

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

Relevant Sections

- When shall I refer my patient with aortic stenosis / regurgitation for surgery? - Who gets a TAVI in the UK? - Live case in-a-box - Dr. Sayan Sen commentary on an LAA closure by Dr. Iqbal Malik - What's the future of TAVI? - What can you do if they are not fit for surgery/TAVI? - What you need to know when managing the post TAVI patient - Mitral valve disease: when to refer? - How to avoid TAVI complications - Multiple Choice Assessment

The role of IVUS in Contemporary PCI

Roundtable Discussion: The role of IVUS in Contemporary PCI

Relevant Sections

- Contemporary IVUS Imaging - Indications for IVUS (Data Review & Appropriate Use Criteria) - The role of IVUS in prevention and assessment of PCI complications

TOBI 2016 - Total Occlusion and Bifurcation Interventions

Total Occlusion and Bifurcation Interventions - A session on complex coronary procedures in bifurcation and CTO lesions.

Relevant Sections

- Retrograde CTO Live Case from Milano - Francesco Milone & Masahiko Ochiai - CTO dedicated devices: news from Nagoya - Masahisa Yamane

12th European Bifurcation Club (EBC) Meeting, Rotterdam 2016

12th European Bifurcation Club (EBC) Meeting 2016 was held at Rotterdam.

Relevant Sections

- How new OCT enhancement may impact the EBC consensus - Left Main PCI optimization: The Pearls from NOBLE, EXCEL, IDEAL-LM & EBC MAIN - Towards a worldwide consensus on bifurcation stenting - Practical Approaches and Novel Technology to Optimise LM procedure outcome

Live Case Demonstration of iFR Co-Registration from TCT 2016

Live case demonstration of treatment of tandem lesions using iFR Co-Registration and SyncVision IVUS from Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College London featuring Dr Justin Davies, Dr Chris Baker, a...

Online Cardiac Catheter Lab Courses: Module 1-4 (Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Intervention and Structural Interventions)

This Simple Education Essential Guide to Coronary Angiography, Stenting and Structural Intervention course will give participants real knowledge and insights into how to become successful in interv...

Live Case Demonstration of TAVR / TAVI in bicuspid aortic valve disease from Thorax Centre

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR) live case demonstration from the Thorax Centre.

Relevant Sections

- Live Case TAVR in bicuspid aortic valve stenosis

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Simple Education in partnership with Elisa Voros provide a simple and easy to follow training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Relevant Sections

- What is GCP? - The 13 principles of ICH-GCP - What is the purpose of GCP? - Investigator qualifications and agreements - Adequacy of resources - Medical care of trial participants - Communication with the IRB/IEC - Compliance with the protocol - Investigational products - Randomisation and unblinding procedures - Informed consent - Informed consent cont. - Informed consent - required elements - Records and reports - Progress reports to sponsor/IRB/IEC - Safety reporting - Premature termination or suspension of a study - Premature termination or suspension of a study cont. - Consequences of GCP non-compliance - Applying GCP to your study

The FUTURE Study

FUTURE is a French open label, randomized clinical trial designed to test the superiority of FFR against angiography guided revascularization. Some of the early outcomes of the study were reported...

Relevant Sections

- Round the CathLab Table Discussion of the FUTURE study

CardioAlex 2016 - Intervention in Congenital Heart Disease

CardioAlex 2016 session on Intervention in Congenital Heart Disease

Relevant Sections

- Various Devices of Percutenous VSD Closure - Sherien Abdelsalam - Post MI VSD Closure Tips and Tricks - Sherien Abdelsalam - Retrieval of the Embolized Material in the Cath Lab - Abd El-rahman Elafifi

CardioAlex 2016 - Shak Qureshi's Honorary Symposium

CardioAlex 2016 sessions on CT, Echo & 3D Printing

Relevant Sections

- The Segmental Analysis by MRI & CT - Sarah El Fawal - Assessment of RV Systolic & Diastolic Function in Pediatric Age Groups - Nesrine El Feel - 3D Printing Techniques in Surgical Planning - Sameh Arab

CardioAlex 2016 - A Day with a Legend: Learn with Khusrow Niazi, Emory University - Endovascular Approach for Cardiologists

CardioAlex 2016 session on Peripheral Vascular Disease

Relevant Sections

- Non-invasive Vascular Testing for Cardiologists - Khusrow Niazi - Bilateral Subclavian Artery Occlusion - Khusrow Niazi - Novel Ways of Recannalizing 100% Occluded Arteries - Khusrow Niazi

CardioAlex 2016 - Egyptian Association of Vascular Biology and Atherosclerosis (EAVA)

CardioAlex 2016 session on Atherosclerosis

Relevant Sections

- PCSK9 Inhibitors - Ahmed Shawky El Serafy - Molecular Basis for Statin Myopathy - Atef Elbahry - Gliptin and Heart Failure - Sameh Salama

CardioAlex 2016 - IMAC

CardioAlex 2016 session on Thoracoabdominal Endovascular Grafting

Relevant Sections

- Non Traditional Approach for Off-Shelf Thoracoabdominal Endovascular Graft (t-branch) - Khaled Shawky

CardioAlex 2016 - Cardiac Imaging in Special Populations

CardioAlex 2016 session on Cardiac Imaging in Special Populations

Relevant Sections

- Left Main Myocardial Perfusion Imaging - Khalid Al Nemer - Clinical Applications of Radionuclide Imaging in the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) - Sahar Hamdy Azab

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts - Cardiovascular

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Correlation Between Tumor Necrosis Factoralpha and Cardiovascular Complication in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients - Mohamed Sayed Bashandy - Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 as a Possible Cause of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Pulmonary Hypertension in Hemodialysis Patients - Tamer Taha

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts: ECHO

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Value of Longitudinal Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Differentiating Ischemic from Dilated Cardiomyopathy During Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography - Ahmed Shaker - Thromboembolic Risk of the Left Atrial Measurements in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Hanan I Radwan

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts: ECHO

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Prospective Evaluation of Fetus Presented with Cardiac Arrhythmias Using Different Echocardiographic Modalities - Aliaa Shaaban - Assessment of Myocardial Viability by Dobutamine Echocardiography Using Tissue Velocity and Speckle-Tracking - Attia Morsy Shokr

CardioAlex 2016 - Emergency Hotlines

CardioAlex 2016 - Emergency Hotlines session

Relevant Sections

- Imaging in Aortic Dissection - Eman Elsharkawy - Chest Ultrasound in Cardiac Patients - Mohamed Elshafei

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts EPS

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- A New Score for Detection of Early Cardioversion Using Intravenous Amiodarone in Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation - Hisham Samir Roshdy - One Year Follow-up in Egyptian Patients with Jervell and Lange Nielsen Syndrome - Mohamed Sayed Ahmed - Clinical and Electro-mechanical Effects of Right Ventricular Apical Pacing vs. Alternative Right Ventricular Pacing Sites in the Right Ventricle - Hisham Samir Roshdy - Does the Effectiveness of Recanalization of Chronic Occlusion Depend on the Location of Obstruction? - Leszek Bryniarski

CardioAlex 2016 - Juniors CardioAlex Award EPS

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Sometimes it’s not what it seems to be - Radwa Abdullah Elbelbesy - Ablation of Accessory Pathway (When it becomes too dangerous!) - Mohammad Abdelhady El Sayed - Pacemaker Induced VT - Ashraf Alamin - CRT Adjustment - Mohamed Tarek

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts: Heart Failure & Echo

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Continuous Versus Bolus Intermittent Loop Diuretic Infusion for Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure: Meta-analysis - Mohammed Mousa - Study of Copeptin in Patients with Thyroid Dysfunction: Relation to Cardiovascular Performance - Hanaa Tarek El-Zawawy

CardioAlex 2016 - Rapid Fire Abstracts: Imaging & Lipid

CardioAlex 2016 Rapid Fire Abstracts Session

Relevant Sections

- Non Invasive Predictors of Primary Coronary Slow Flow - El Sayed Farag - The Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosis of Cardiomyopathy - Mohamad Alsakka - Coronary Plaque Characterization in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Using 64-MDCT - Ehab Nabil Selim

CardioAlex 2016 - Juniors CardioAlex Award: Intervention

CardioAlex 2016 Intervention Awards Session

Relevant Sections

- It Isn`t Always Lipid! - Hesham Refaat - Case Presentation - Mohamed El Tahlawi

CardioAlex 2016 - Cardiac Imaging in Heart Failure

CardioAlex 2016 on Cardiac Imaging in Heart Failure

Relevant Sections

- In Search of the Perfect Indicators of Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony - Alia And El-Fattah - Ischaemic vs Non-Ischaemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: The Value of Nuclear Cardiology Techniques vs CMR - Mohamed Abou Mandour

CardioAlex 2016 - Challenging Cases Between Different Nuclear Cardiology Labs for Awards

CardioAlex 2016 session on Nuclear Cardiology

Relevant Sections

- Case 1 - Ramy Younes - Case 2 - Taghreed Abd Alrahman Ahmed

CardioAlex 2016 - Read with the Experts: CMR Case

CardioAlex 2016 session on Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Relevant Sections

- CMR Case - Nadi Abdelrazik

CardioAlex 2016 - Echo in Daily Clinical Practice

CardioAlex session on Echocardiography

Relevant Sections

- Use of 2D and 3D TEE in Percutaneous Interventions - Jaroslaw Kasprzak - Severe Aortic Stenosis with Low Gradient and Normal Ejection Fraction - Wael Chalak

CardioAlex 2016 - Interactive Clinical Echocardiography “ICE”

CardioAlex 2016 Echocardiography sessions

Relevant Sections

- Case 1 - Eman Elsharkawy - Case 2 - Sameh Khalil - Case 3 - Ehab M. Esheiba - Case 4 - Alaa Khalil - Case 5 - Sameh Zaghlool

CardioAlex 2016 - Rashwan's Best Echo Case Prize

CardioAlex 2016 Echocardiography Case Session

Relevant Sections

- Case 1 - Hoda Shehata - Case 2 - Moustafa Elwani - Case 3 - Sherif Arafa - Case 4 - Shaimaa Khaled - Case 5 - Alyaa Elsayed - Case 6 - Tarek Salem

CardioAlex 2016 - What is New in our Nuclear Cardiology Lab?

CardioAlex 2016 session on Nuclear Cardiology

Relevant Sections

- Blunted Heart Rate Response During Dip. SPECT; Is it of Value? - Ahmed Abdel Aaty

CardioAlex 2016 - CVREP - STEMI Forum

CardioAlex 2016 session on STEMI management

Relevant Sections

- Design of STEMI Systems of Care – US Perspective - Umesh Khot - Practical Strategies for Risk Stratification in STEMI - Umesh Khot

CardioAlex 2016 - Intervention Leaders Camp - Meet the Experts

CardioAlex 2016 Interventional Cardiology session

Relevant Sections

- Neuroprotection in TAVI - Andreas Baumbach - Significance of Complete Revascularization in PCI - George Vetrovec

CardioAlex 2016 - Intervention Leaders Camp: State of the Art

CardioAlex 2016 Interventional Cardiology session

Relevant Sections

- Management of Instent Restenosis - Ziyad Ghazzal - Robotic PCI - George Vetrovec - Megatrends in CV Medicine - Jack C. Lewin - Ambulatory PCI - Oscar Mendiz - Individualized Antiplatelet Therapy Post PCI - Sanjeev K Agarwal

LAA 2016 - How to Close the Left Atrial Appendage

Many patients with atrial fibrillation cannot take anticoagulation initially or have to stop it later due to complications. Even newly invented anticoagulants are often unsuitable for these patient...

Relevant Sections

- LAA Occluder in the Elderly: Postprocedural Drug Regime - (N)OAC's, DAPT, ASA or Nothing? - Martin W. Bergmann - Live Case - Horst Sievert

Simple Education in 30 Seconds

Simple Education in 30 Seconds

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), March 2017, London

2 day course fromMarch 6-7th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - What’s the role for intra-coronary physiology in 2017? - How new techniques are reshaping my clinical practice - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Terminology – iFR, FFR, CFR, HSR what do all the abbreviations mean? - iFR: principles and case examples and cut points - Detecting ischaemia using iFR and FFR in clinical practice - How to measure FFR and iFR - Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - VIDEO CASES - iFR Outcome data: DEFINE FLAIR and iFR Swedeheart trials - Integrating physiology into routine clinical practice. Will the AUC guidelines shape revascularization decision-making worldwide? - Management of tandem lesions and diffuse disease - iFR Co-Registration. Advantages, and practical implementation - Coronary autoregulation: inner workings and implications for hemodynamic stenosis assessment - Can we use contrast as a substitute for Adenosine? And what about ACS, STEMI, bypass grafts and heart failure? - How I use coronary physiology and IVUS to guide my revascularization decision-making - Post PRAMI and Culprit, what role does physiology have in coronary revascularization? - Live Case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK - Co-registration: Should we be treating a number at all? - How to interpret an FFR >0.80 - Psychology of clinical decision-making in the catheter laboratory - Can PdPa be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? And how does right arterial pressure impact physiological assessment? - Big questions in cardiology? PCI or CABG? My predictions of how Syntax II and DEFINE-FLAIR will shape coronary revascularization - Should we need stenting at all? ORBITA study - What are the new horizons for physiological lesions assessment - What’s the role for CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2017? - Single iFR pullback measurements for sequential lesions - Summary and Q&A Session

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, March 2017

2 day course from March 6-7th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- What is IVUS? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Case examples to explain the evidence – ST/LMS/ISR/FMJ - Live case transmission from Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned - Left main PCI – why use IVUS and how do we use the data provided? - How to optimize stent implantation using IVUS – three examples of tailoring IVUS results to the vessel - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Does a better technical result from IVUS-guided PCI mean value for money? - Stent failures 1 – Identifying causes of restenosis - Intravascular Imaging: a Glacovian appraisal of the ABSORB II trial - Stent failures 2 – Identifying causes of stent thrombosis - IVUS has a unique role in CTO and we must learn these skills - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Co-registration of IVUS and angiography - Syncvision - Dr Andrew Sharp - The practical aspects of running an IVUS programme – training, equipment and procedure volumes - Comparing IVUS and OCT – competitors, or complementary? - The future of intravascular imaging

The FUTURE Study - Scientific Review

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JIM 2017 - Case 1 - TAVI/TAVR in Heavily Calcified Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: Valve Choice and Sizing Considerations - Operator and Panel Discussion - Part 3: Balloon Sizing - Operator and Panel Discussion - Part 4: 23mm Lotus Valve Deployment (and Recapture) - Part 5: Second 23mm Lotus Valve Deployment (with TOE Assessment) - Part 6: 25mm Lotus Valve Deployment with Repositioning and Concluding Remarks

JIM 2017 - Case 2 - IVUS Guided Multi-Vessel PCI with Rotational Atherectomy

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: Pre-PCI IVUS Assessment - Part 3: Discussion Regarding Lesion Preparation with Rotational Atherectomy - Part 4: Rotational Atherectomy and PCI to LAD (with No Reflow Phenomenon) - Part 5: Rotational Atherectomy to LCx with Follow on PCI to LMS - Part 6: Concluding Remarks

JIM 2017 - Case 3 - Transcutaneous Valve in Mitral Ring Prosthesis for Severe Mitral Regurgitation

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: Valve Selection and Trans-Septal Puncture Technique - Part 4: Valve in Ring Post-Dilatation and Concluding Remarks - Part 3: Valve in Ring Deployment

JIM 2017 - Case 4 - IVUS Guided Multi-Vessel PCI with Bifurcation Stenting

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: Extensive Lesion Preparation of RCA (with Operator and Panel Discussion) - Part 3: Continued Extensive Lesion Preparation of RCA and Pre-PCI IVUS of RCA - Part 4: PCI to PDA with Non-Polymer Drug Eluting Stent with Closed Cell Design - Part 5: PDA, PLAx Bifurcation Stenting with Kissing Balloon Inflation - Part 6: Long Lesion Metallic DES Stenting to RCA

JIM 2017 - Case 5 - LAD/D1 Bifurcation Stenting with IVUS Optimisation

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: PCI Strategy Planning - Panel Discussion - Part 3: PCI to LAD - Part 4: PCI to Diagonal Branch (DK Crush Technique) - Part 5: LAD/D1 Bifurcation Optimisation - Part 6: IVUS to LAD and DEB to Distal LAD

JIM 2017 - Case 6 - Hybrid Strategy Approach to RCA CTO

Relevant Sections

- Part 1: Case Background and Pre-Procedural Planning - Part 2: Initial Antegrade Approach to RCA CTO, with Retrograde Approach to Distal Cap - Part 3: Reverse CART to RCA CTO with Externalisation of Wire - Part 4: PCI to (Recanalized) RCA

CTO Fundamentals Live 2016 - Day 1

Relevant Sections

- How to Read an Angiogram: Clues to Strategy - Evald Christiansen - CTO Indications: Symptoms, Viability or Ischaemia - Elliott Smith - The CTO Training Pathway - James C Spratt - Understanding Complexity Beyond the J-CTO Score - Jo Dens - Live Case - ISR CTO, RWE - Bill Lombardi & Alex Nap - Live Case: Proximal Cx CTO, IVUS Guided Puncture - Colm Hanratty & Alex Nap

CTO Fundamentals Live 2016 - Day 2

Relevant Sections

- Adventures in the Post CABG Patient: Lessons from Surgery - Ulf Jensen - Contemporary Wire-Based Approaches: Where to Apply Within the Hybrid Algorithm - Daniel Weilenmann - Antegrade Dissection Re-entry: Challenging Re-entry & dealing with Haematoma - John Irving - Solutions for the Proximal CTO Cap - Benjamin Faurie - How does Efficacy Translate into Durability - Simon Walsh - CTO and the Healing Response: OCT Insights - Jonathan Hill - CTO and Multi-Vessel Disease: The Key to Complete Revascularisation - Colm Hanratty - Live Case: Post CABG RCA CTO - James Spratt & Simon Walsh

Moving from Physiology Justified PCI, To Physiology Guided PCI - Are the DEFINE FLAIR results a catalyst for this paradigm shift in the use and adoption of coronary physiology in the modern cath lab?

Roundtable Discussion: Moving from Physiology Justified PCI, To Physiology Guided PCI - Are the DEFINE FLAIR results a catalyst for this paradigm shift in the use and adoption of coronary physiolog...

Relevant Sections

- DEFINE FLAIR – HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET THE RESULTS? - GUIDELINES - CORONARY PHYSIOLOGY USE & ADOPTION - FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS - QUICK FIRE DEBATE SESSION

DEFINE-FLAIR & IFR-SWEDEHEART Outcome Data Release International Meeting

A dedicated international meeting discussing the DEFINE FLAIR clinical trial results whilst showing practical use of state-of-art iFR and FFR technology.

Relevant Sections

- Welcome - Coronary Physiology Before DEFINE FLAIR - DEFINE-FLAIR & IFR-SWEDEHEART Data Presentation - Data Presentation Q&A - Live Case from Hospital Clinico San Carlos - Live Case Q&A - Future Directions of Coronary Physiology - Q&A With Justin Davies and Javier Escaned - Conclusions and Thanks

Global leaders showcase update of CTO

Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) are blockages that have typically been present for more than three months. These blockages are a result of the severe build-up of fatty deposits or plaque within the a...

Relevant Sections

- TOBI 2016: Retrograde CTO Live Case from Milano, IT - Francesco Milone & Masahiko Ochiai - CVC 2016: Shock and Awe - Long CTO Crossings - Case-Based Discussions and Lessons from Master Operators - Case #1 - Iliac CTOs - Srinivas Iyengar, MD - CRT 2016: Review of Common and Uncommon CTO Complications - Barry Rutherford, MD

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), June 2017, London

2 day course, June 12-13th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics in coronary physiology? DEFINE-FLAIR iFR; SwedeHeart; Compare Acute - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Live case transmission from Madrid - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design - Results of iFR DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart - Combined, patient-level pooled analysis of DEFINE FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart and safety of deferral in stable coronary disease and ACS - Should we be using a dichotomous cut-point? Understanding mismatch between iFR and FFR from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart: Implication for guidelines and evaluation of coronary ischaemia - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Integrating physiology into routine clinical practice. How will AUC guidelines reshape revascularization decision-making worldwide? - Post PRAMI, Culprit, and Compare Acute, what role does physiology have in coronary revascularization? - iFR-FFR measurements during PPCI and future studies using coronary physiology in PPCI - Should we be treating a number? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital - Using iFR Co-registration to identify focal or defuse coronary disease - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making - How to interpret FFR>0.80 - Big questions in cardiology, PCI or CABG? My predictions of how Syntax II and DEFINE-FLAIR will shape coronary revascularization - Can PdPa or contrast be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? And how does right arterial pressure impact physiological assessment? - Should we need stenting at all? ORBITA study - What’s the role for CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2017? - What clinical role will coronary computational flow dynamics have in predicting plaque morphology in 2018? - Assessment of coronary artery disease in patients with aortic stenosis.

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, June 2017

2 day course, June 12-13th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- What is IVUS? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Live case transmission from Madrid – IVUS guided PCI - How to choose and optimise your stent using IVUS - three examples of tailoring IVUS results to the vessel characteristics - Stent failures 1 - Identifying causes of stent thrombosis - Left main PCI - why use IVUS and how do we use the images and measurements provided? - Stent failure 2 - Identifying causes of restenosis - Cases where IVUS was the difference between success and failure - How I use IVUS in CTO procedures - Intravascular imaging during procedures on sick patients - showboating, or potential saviour? - Learning core IVUS skills - three cases illustrating the most important things a new IVUS user must be able to recognise - Comparing IVUS and OCT - competitors, or complementary? - Normal anatomy and vessel landmarks - Making measurements - Common abnormalities: Calcium, Dissection, Thrombus - The most common mistakes made by early IVUS user - Case examples to explain the evidence - ST/LMS/ISR/FMJ

CRT 2017: ABC/FDA Luncheon Symposium: Inequalities In Interventional Cardiology - The Impact of Health Policy and Clinical Practice on Achieving Health Equity

Relevant Sections

- Panel Discussion: The Impact of Health Policy and Clinical Practice on Achieving Health Equity - Eric Holder - Ethnic Observations and Considerations in Novel Cardiac Interventional Procedures - Samir Kapadia - Turning off the Faucet: Prevention Versus Intervention - Kim Allan Williams - FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s State of the Union 2021 - Jeffrey Shuren - Predictions on Universal Healthcare Coverage in the United States - Eric Holder

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - ACS Pharmacotherapy

A session on ACS Pharmacotherapy from CRT 2017

Relevant Sections

- ACS/PCI Guidelines and AUC Update: What Is New? - Manesh Patel - Is There A Role for Bivalirudin During PCI in Stable CAD? - Anthony Bavry - Use of Cangrelor in ACS - Case Presentations - Gary Schaer - Polypharmacy Anticoagulation - AF meets PCI - How Will PIONEER AF-PCI Change Our Practice? - Roxana Mehran - When to Switch and How to Switch Antiplatelet Therapy - Dominick Angiolillo - The Use of IIb/IIIa Inhibitors in ACS Patients - Michael Lipinski - NOACS for ACS: Is There a Role? - Roxana Mehran - Monotherapy for Stable Patients the Way to Go (Global Freedom) - Patrick Serruys - Updated North American Consensus on Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing PCI - Dominick Angiolillo - Monotherapy After 3 Months TWILIGHT (update) - Usman Baber - Is There a Role for Antiplatelet or Genetic Testing to Tailor Antiplatelet Therapy in 2017? - Paul Gurbel

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Aortic Aneurysmal Disease

Relevant Sections

- IVC Filter – Retrieval - Steve Abramowitz - EVAR – Step-By-Step Stent Graft Deployment - Tareq Massimi - Endoleaks Following EVAR: What Do We Know? - Wei Zhou - Tips & Tricks for Percutaneous EVAR With Conscious Sedation - D. Christopher Metzger - TEVAR – Dissections & Aneurysms - Christian Shults - How to Start An Endovascular AAA Program As a Cardiologist - Ehrin Armstrong

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Comprehensive Strategies to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Patient Case Introduction - Navin Kapur - Guidelines for the Management of HF - Ileana Pina

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - STEMI 2017 Contemporary Topics

Relevant Sections

- Benefits and Risks of Manual Thrombectomy in STEMI - Davide Capodanno - Microvascular Obstruction and No-Reflow - How Treatable? - El Sayed Farag - What Have We Learned From the Mission Lifeline Registry? - Alice Jacobs - The REDUCER for Refractory Angina: COSIRA II - Gregg Stone - ACS Prediction by CT - Yukio Ozaki - The Power of New Biomarkers to Detect Early Ischemia - Thomas Luescher - Keeping Door-To-Balloon Time Under Control - James Blankenship - Translational Research for Patients Post-MI - What Works and What Does Not Work? - Timothy Henry - Intravenously Delivered Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Cardiac Function in AMI in Mice - Stephen Epstein - Use and Need of Embolic Protection During STEMI - Chaim Lotan

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - STEMI 2017 Hot Topic: Multivessel Disease Treatment

Relevant Sections

- Case Introduction: A STEMI Patient with Multivessel Disease - Michael Lipinski - Culprit Only Versus Multivessel Intervention in STEMI: A Word of Caution - Barry Rutherford - Culprit Only Versus Multivessel Intervention in STEMI: Treat Them All! - Timothy Henry - Should Cangrelor Be Used in Most STEMI Patients? - Gregg Stone - Optimal Anticoagulation for Patients With STEMI Bivalirudin Versus Heparin: What Should Be the Standard of Care in 2017? - George Dangas - Should FFR Be Used Routinely in STEMI Patients With Multivessel Disease? - Pieter Smits - With Ticagrelor and Crushing, Cangrelor Has Only a Niche Role - Paul Gurbel - What Should Be the Optimal Duration of DAPT in Patients With STEMI? - Dominick Angiolillo - When and How Should We Use Lytics in STEMI? - Eric Bates

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Things to Know

Relevant Sections

- Systemic Versus Catheter Directed Lysis for Acute Pulmonary Embolism - Jay Giri - Catheter-Based Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism - Jeffrey Wang - Snaring – Techniques for Success - Tyrone Collins - CODE PE: Treating Acute Pulmonary Embolism Like a STEMI - Kenneth Rosenfield

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Treatment of the Shock Patient

Relevant Sections

- Combat Approach to Cardiogenic Shock - Alexander Truesdell - Hemodynamic Support in AMI and Cardiac Arrest - John Lasala - Impella RP® for RV Sock - James Goldstein - Therapeutic Hypothermia - Methods and Outcomes - Michael Mooney - Thrombus Management in the CATH Lab - David Cox - Role of ECMO in Acute Cardiogenic Shock - Ezequiel Molina - LV Unloading Is More Important Than Door-To-Balloon Time In Acute MI With Cardiogenic Shock - Perwaiz Meraj

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Vein Management

Relevant Sections

- Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension - Gurpreet Sandhu - Evidence for Interventional Therapy for DVT - Peter Soukas - Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency - Khusrow Niazi - Catheter-Based Treatment of DVT – Who and When? - Leonardo Clavijo - Recanalization of Central Venous Total Occlusions & Venous reconstruction - Steve Abramowitz - Office Based Vein Procedures - Ablation and Sclerotherapy - Steve Abramowitz

CRT 2017: ACS & AMI Management - Vessel Prep in the Era of New Vascular Modalities

Relevant Sections

- Regimen Optimization and Individualized Strategies - Peter Carson - Stellarex DCB Outcomes From the ILLUMENATE PIVOTAL Clinical Program - Khusrow Niazi - Complex Coronary CTO’s Utilizing Laser Atherectomy - Ehrin Armstrong

CRT 2017: Advanced Use of Percutaneous Support Devices in Protected PCI and CGS

Relevant Sections

- Complete Revascularization Versus Staged Procedures - John M. Lasala - CTO Supported PCI - Tony DeMartini - MVD with Moderately Reduced EF - Elias Haddad - Axillary Insertion of Impella - Raj Tayal - Alternate Access - Adam Greenbaum - Heart Team Approach; Protocols and Algorithms; and Outreach Programs - Perwaiz Meraj - Management of Shock - What is Happening "Under the Hood" When Treating Patients With Pressors, IABP, Impella and ECMO - Daniel Burkhoff - Choosing MCS Options in AMI Cardiogenic Shock: Rationale for Impella First - Navin Kapur - Door-To-Unloading: A New Quality Metric - Navin Kapur - Practical Insights for Adding Hemodynamic Support Into Your Critical Care Path: The Detroit Cardiogenic Shock Initiative (CSI) Experience - Ted Schreiber - Should Every MCS Patient Have a RHC? - Daniel Burkhoff - Percutaneous Support Prior to PCI (A Case From Detroit CSI) - Ted Schreiber - Right and Left Ventricular Support - Lynn Morris - Closing Remarks - Seth Bilazarian

CRT 2017: ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - Atherosclerosis & Lipid Management

Relevant Sections

- Where are the Guidelines Going and Should We Forget the HDL Story/CETP Inhibition? - Michael Davidson - PCSK9 Inhibitors: Review of the Clinical Trials - Why Are We So Excited? - Steven Nissen - Do PCSK9 Inhibitors Cause Cognitive Impairment? - Michael Lipinski - Cardiotoxicity of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Novel Mechanisms and Implications for Atherosclerosis - Ori Ben-Yehuda - Lipoprotein(a): Genes, Biological Role, Predictive Value and Drug Interventions - Evan Stein - Update on HDL Infusions and Atherosclerosis Regression in the ACS Patient - H. Bryan Brewer - Achieving Lipid Targets with PCSK9 Inhibition: Is Lower Always Better? - Michael Lipinski - Prospects for CV Risk Factor Reduction with PCSK9 and CETP Inhibitor Therapies - A. Michael Lincoff - Are the PCSK9 Inhibitors the Panacea of Atherosclerosis Treatment? Effects on Lipid Lowering and Beyond - Evan Stein - Update on Clinical Trials With Novel CETP Inhibitors to Raise HDL: Where Are We Today? - H. Bryan Brewer

CRT 2017: ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - Imaging to Detect Plaque Vulnerability

Relevant Sections

- Debate: Is It the Vulnerable Plaque or the Vulnerable Patient? - Renu Virmani - It’s Only the Vulnerable Patient - Steven Nissen - It’s Both the Patient and the Plaque - James Muller

CRT 2017: ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - New Insights into the Pathophysiology of the Atherosclerotic Plaque

Relevant Sections

- Key Mechanisms for the Development of ACS Insights from Autopsies - Renu Virmani - Reverse Cholesterol Transport, Macrophage Efferocytosis and Plaque Regression: Simultaneous OCT and Cholesterol Efflux Study - Pedro Moreno - Coronary Plaque Erosion: Prevalence and New Treatment Paradigm - Ik-Kyung Jang - Inflammation as a Driver of Progressive Cardiac Deterioration Following MI - Stephen Epstein - Novel Biomarkers in Coronary Atherosclerosis - Michael Mahmoudi - Macrophage Infiltration in Coronary Lesions From Patients With CKD - Pedro Moreno - The Role of Local Endothelial Shear Stress in the Risk Stratification of Individual Coronary Plaques - Peter Stone - The Landscape of NHLBI Investment in Plaque Vulnerability Research - Zorina Galis

CRT 2017: ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - OCT/Infrared/IVUS/MSCT: Workshop and Mixed Case-Studies

Relevant Sections

- Importance of Plaque Characteristics at the Stent Edge for Future MACE Assessed by OCT - Takashi Akasaka - NIRS Imaging to Identify the Vulnerable Plaque and Vulnerable Patient - Ryan Madder - Detection of Vulnerable and Disrupted Plaques by CTA - James Goldstein - Intravascular Imaging of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - Rajiv Gulati

CRT 2017: ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - Optimize PCI with Advanced Imaging

Relevant Sections

- Overview of the Clinical Utility of IVUS to Optimize PCI - Hector Garcia-Garcia - Advanced Imaging Techniques for Simplifying Your Complex Cases - Jasvindar Singh - Advanced Imaging Using IVUS, Co-Registration and Angiographic Enhancement to Optimize BRS - Bruce Samuels

CRT 2017 : ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - Plaque Imaging

Relevant Sections

- ACS Mechanism by OCT/ IVUS/ NIRS - Yukio Ozaki - OCT in the Unstable Patient With ACS - Takashi Akasaka - OCT/IVUS for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold - Yoshinobu Onuma - OCT Imaging of Neoatherosclerosis - Michael Joner - Combined OCT-IVUS in Vivo: New Image Contrast - Hector Garcia-Garcia - New Developments of IVUS Systems - Gary Mintz - OCT-Guided PCI in Bifurcation Lesions - Takashi Akasaka - OCT-Guided PCI - What Needs to Be Done to Establish Criteria - Ziad Ali - Shear Stress and Scaffolds: Clinical Perspective From Invasive Imaging - Habib Samady - OCT-Guided vs IVUS-Guided PCI: OPINION Trial - Takashi Akasaka - OCT vs. IVUS vs. Angio Guidance of Stent Implantation: The Randomized ILUMIEN III Trial - Gregg Stone

CRT 2017 : ATHEROSCLEROSIS, PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING - Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trials Update

Relevant Sections

- Lessons From the GLACOV Study and the MILANO Pilot Study - Steven Nissen - Plaque Stabilization by Statin: From EASY-FIT to ESCORT Trial - Takashi Akasaka - Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Lipid-Rich Plaque Study Update - Ron Waksman - Diagnosis NIRS and Treatment BVS of Vulnerable Plaque: PROSPECT II - Gregg Stone

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Absorb In-Depth

Relevant Sections

- BRS Next Large Trials What in the Horizon - Gregg Stone - Biomechanics of Bioresorbable Scaffolds Related to ABSORB and PLLA Based BRS - Yoshinobu Onuma - A Challenging Case With ABSORB - Azeem Latib - What Do You Need To Know About PSP and How Would It Impact Late Outcomes of ABSORB - Corrado Tamburino

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Basic Principles of the Technology

Relevant Sections

- Biomechanics of Bioresorbable Scaffolds Related to MG and Other Metallic Scaffolds Based BRS - Ron Waksman - Biomechanical Assessment of Bioresorbable Devices - Nicolas Foin - Bench-Testing Evaluation of a Novel Fully Drug-Eluting BRS - Patrick Serruys - Bioresorbable Scaffolds: New Standards and Models for Preclinical Evaluation - Renu Virmani - Vascular Restoration: A Theoretical Advantage Between Bioabsorbable Scaffolds - Habib Samady

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - BRS For Clinical Use, Implantation Technique and Patient Selection

Relevant Sections

- How to Use the BVS Safely: Step-By-Step Guidance - Corrado Tamburino - OCT Imaging Assisted BRS Implantation: How to Use it Effectively - Hector Garcia-Garcia - BRS in Bifurcation Lesions - Yoshinobu Onuma - BRS in Small Vessels, and Diffuse Taped Vessel Disease - Alaide Chieffo - BRS Sizing and Vessel Preparation - Ricardo Costa - BRS in STEMI: Rationale and Technique Differences Compared to Stable Lesions - Bernardo Cortese - How to Treat BRS Restenosis - Pieter Smits - BRS Complications: How to Avoid and How to Treat - Yoshinobu Onuma

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - BRS Show Me the Data: Insights into the ABSORB Trials

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB III: Pivotal Trial Main Results - Gregg Stone - ABSORB III: Trial Sub-Group Analysis – Diabetes, Small Vessels and More - Dean Kereiakes - ABSORB - The UK Perspective - Nick West - Outcome Registries I: Extended Results from ABSORB EXTEND - Alexandre Abizaid - What Did We Learn From the Meta-Analysis of ABSORB Studies? - Robert Byrne

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - BRS Show Me the Data: Insights into Variety of BRS Programs

Relevant Sections

- DESolve Series of Studies - Stefan Verheye - The REVA Tyrosine-Derived Polycarbonate Bioabsorbable Scaffold: Results From the Phase II Multicenter Trial - Ricardo Costa - Update on the BIOSOLVE II Clinical Trial Using MAGMARIS Absorbable Magnesium Scaffold - Michael Haude - Real World Usage of BVS in Europe - Christoph Naber

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Challenges with BRS Technology

Relevant Sections

- Scaffold Thrombosis, Incidence and Mechanism - Corrado Tamburino - Vessel Preparation to Facilitate Deliverability and Scaffold Expansion - Michael Haude - Bifurcation Lesions – Optimal Technique - Azeem Latib - Imaging IVUS/QCA/OCT: Is It Necessary? - Yoshinobu Onuma - How to Safely Implant a BRS Without IVUS or OCT - John Wang

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Final Debate: Is it Time to Move from Metallic Permanent Stents to BRS Technology?

Relevant Sections

- PRO: I Am Already Doing It - Corrado Tamburino - CON: Not So Fast - Chaim Lotan

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Parade of Second Generation BRS Systems Technology Update: Part I

Relevant Sections

- ABSORB First and Second Generation - Yoshinobu Onuma - MAGMARIS - Jacques Koolen - REVA Fantom - Alexandre Abizaid - The ELIXIR Dissolve Program - Stefan Verheye - Manli Mirage BRS - Patrick Serruys - FAST BRS BSC Program - Ian Meredith - ART ARTIVA - Antoine Lafont - ArterioSorb - Patrick Serruys - From APTITUDE to MAGNITUDE - Azeem Latib

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Showcases of BRS: Challenging Cases and Complications of BRS

Relevant Sections

- BRS Case V Metallic BRS - Recorded Case - Michael Haude

CRT 2017 : BRS TECHNOLOGIES - Showcases of BRS: Expanding Indications

Relevant Sections

- Case VII: BRS in STEMI - Pieter Smits - Case VIII: BRS in ISR - Ricardo Costa - Case IX: Very Late Thrombosis With BRS - Nick West - Case X: BRS in Bifurcation/Left Main - Daniel Chamié - BRS Full Jacket With Overlapping BRS - Alaide Chieffo - My First 20 Cases - Manish Parikh

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - A Great Time for Innovation

Relevant Sections

- How to Approach Industry With Innovation: To Do and Not to Do List - Martin Rothman - How to Approach Venture Capitalist for Funding - Yuval Binur

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - Cath Lab Innovations

Relevant Sections

- Driving Innovation in Healthcare Delivery - Joseph Cacchione - A Novel Complete Radiation Shielding System for Operator Protection - James Goldstein - Remote Robotic PCI: Will Current Technology Support Tele-Stenting Over Long Distances? - Ryan Madder - Robotically-Assisted Peripheral Vascular Intervention and Complex Interventions - Ehtisham Mahmud - Can Injectable Extracellular Matrix Bioscaffolds Reverse Negative Ventricular Remodeling and Promote Cardiomyocyte Regeneration? - W. Douglas Boyd - Shockwave for Coronary Artery Disease in the Cath Lab - Nicolas van Mieghem - Is There a Cathlab of the Future? - Hans Bonnier

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - Imaging & Physiology-Assisted Angioplasty

Relevant Sections

- Innovation in Co-registration - Hector Garcia-Garcia - MRI Catheterization Update 2017 - Robert Lederman - Emerging FFR Non-Wire-based Technology - Hector Garcia-Garcia

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - Innovations in Heart Failure

Relevant Sections

- Innovation in Ventricular Assist Device - Steven Boyce - Inter-Atrial Shunts for Reduction of LA Hypertension: Old Concept, New Technology - Hans Figulla - Innovation in Stem Cell Therapy - Vincent Pompili - Left Ventricular Expanders and Partitioning Devices: Novel Trans-Apical Therapeutics - Selma Mohammed - BioLeonhardt Heart Regeneration - Leslie Miller - Case 1: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome due to Iliac Artery Rupture - Sang-Ho Park

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - Potpourri of Cardiology: From Innovation to Practice

Relevant Sections

- New Innovations From Israel Start Up Nation: Report from ICI - Chaim Lotan - The Novacross Device for Antegrade CTO Recanalization - Ran Kornowski - Ran Kornowski - Structural Heart Innovation From Israel - Haim Danenberg - Removal of Iodine Contrast From Coronary Sinus for Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy - Mohammad Reza Movahed - Dynamic Crossing Catheter - Ronald Solar

CRT 2017 : CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS - The Best Innovation for CRT 2016

Relevant Sections

- Innovation I: Endovascular Selective Cerebral Hypothermia for Neuroprotection - Ronald Solar - Innovation II: MIA (TM) Minimally Invasive Annuloplasty Device - Michael Whitman - Innovation III: Anovel Design of Smart Wire And Actuator To Cross Chronic, Calcific Occlusion of SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY - Yoseph Shalev - Innovation IV: Reverse Sheath Filter Retrieval - Peter Besselink - Innovation V: Next Generation DCB Catheter - Ronald Solar - Valvublator Heart Valve Decalcification - Leslie Miller - Low Frequency Ultrasound for a Calcific Aortic Valve Update - William Gray - Update AngelMed MI Detection System - Tim Fischell - The Digital Revolution in Cardiology - Chaim Lotan

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS - Changing the Landscape of Intervention in the US

Relevant Sections

- What Is New With Metallic Stents? - Gregg Stone - What Is New for Self-Expanding Valves in 2017? - Jeffrey Popma - Where Are We Standing With Renal Denervation in 2017? - Felix Mahfoud

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS - Complex Coronary Interventions II

Relevant Sections

- Live case: Protected PCI of ostial LCx with Rotablator™ rotational atherectomy - MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington D.C. - Lowell Satler

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS - PCI 2017: Expanding the Boundaries Left Main & Multivessel Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: The Five Best Trials From 2016 That May iMPACT My Practice - David Holmes Jr. - Left Main PCI vs. CABG: The EXCEL Trial - Gregg Stone - What Should Be the Impact of EXCEL on the Guidelines and the Clinical Practice? - Michael Mack - Live case – Robotic-assisted vascular interventions of RCA - MedStar Washingotn Hospital Center - Washington D.C. - Lowell Satler

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS - Procedures to iMPACT Your Practice

Relevant Sections

- Live case – RCA ISR treatment with Brachytherapy - MedStar Washingotn Hospital Center - Washongton D.C. - Lowell Satler

COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS I - PCI 2017: Expanding the Boundaries Left Main & Multivessel Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Left Main Coronary Stenting: State of the Field – What Are We Doing In Europe? The European Experience - Eberhard Grube - How Do We Best Treat the Left Main Bifurcation? - Michael Ragosta - PCI and CABG for Multivessel Coronary Disease: A Pooled Analysis From SYNTAX and BEST Randomized trials - Patrick Serruys

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS II - Complex Coronary Interventions II

Relevant Sections

- Live Case: San Raffaele Hospital - Milan, Italy - Antonio Colombo - Live Case: MedStar - Satler Pichard

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS II - Complex Lesion Subsets

Relevant Sections

- Alcohol Septal Ablation: Tips for Success - John Douglas Jr - How to deal with the Appropriate Use Criteria for PCI in 2017 - James Blankenship - Thrombus Management in the Cath Lab - David Cox - Best Techniques for Successful SVG and Aorto Ostial Interventions - John Douglas Jr - Embolic Protection Device in PCI to SVG - Timir Paul

CRT 2017 : COMPLEX CORONARY INTERVENTIONS II - Late Breaking Trials: Session III

Relevant Sections

- Strategies for Achieving Complete Revascularization - Khaldoon Alaswad - Elderly Patients in The Catheterization Laboratory - Jon Resar - Live Case: Sinai Medical Center - New York, NY - Annapoorna Kini - Cath Lab Nightmares: Managing Someone Else’s Complication - John Douglas Jr - Cath Lab Catastrophes: Management and Preventive Strategies - Fayaz Shawl

CRT 2017 : Complex PCI - Supported by an Supported by educational grants from Abbott

Relevant Sections

- Treating Complex LM - Alaide Chieffo - Complex PCI with Absorb - Azeem Latib - Complex CTO Using Regrograde Approach - William Nicholson - Hemodynamic Support During PCI For Patient With Low - George Dangas - Complex PCI for Bifurcations - Carlo Di Mario - Cath Lab Nightmares: How to Avoid and treat the Worst Complications - Itsik Ben-dor

CRT 2017 : CRT 20/20 Celebration (NON-CME) - Supported by CRT and Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences

Relevant Sections

- 20 Years of CRT Opening Remarks - Ron Waksman - Cardiac Intervention: The Era Prior to Andreas Gruntzig - James Forrester - The History of Interventional Cardiology - Spencer B. King - Transformation of Cardiology From the Past 20 Years to the Next 20 Years - Valentin Fuster - The Medical Technology Perspective - Mike Mussallem - The Top Innovation of the Last 20 Years: What is Next? - William Wijns - Precision Medicine: A Futuristic Way to Diagnose and Treat Cardiac Patients - Robert Califf

CRT 2017 : CRT ACCESS - Session One: Radial and Femoral For Complex PCI

Relevant Sections

- Welcome & Introduction - Nelson Bernardo - Common Femoral Artery Access – Using Landmarks & Fluoroscopy - Zoltan Turi - Common Femoral Artery Access – Using Ultrasound Guidance - Walter Tan - Radial Artery Access – "Through & Through" Seldinger Technique - Samir B. Pancholy - Radial Artery Access – Anterior Wall Modified Seldinger Technique - Ronald Caputo - Ulnar Artery Access – Tips & Tricks - Kedev Sasko - Difficult and Torturous Radial Artery – Tips & Tricks - Augusto Pichard - Using the Radial Artery for Endovascular Intervention - William Bachinsky - Radial Artery Hemostasis and Avoiding Radial Artery Occlusion - Ian Gilchrist - Brachial Artery Access - Jeffrey Wang - The CLOSER Trial – US Multicenter Experience on the CLOSER VSS - Chiu Wong

CRT 2017 : CRT ACCESS - Session Three: Access for CLI

Relevant Sections

- Antegrade Common Femoral Artery Access - Nelson Bernardo - SFA Access for TASCD D Lesions - Aravinda Nanjundappa - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access – Using Fluoro & Road-Mapping - Robert Beasley - Retrograde Distal Pedal Artery Access – Using Ultrasound Guidance - Nelson Bernardo - Closing Remarks - Walter Tan

CRT 2017 : CRT ACCESS - Session Two: Alternative Access for Large Bores

Relevant Sections

- Direct Carotid Artery Puncture - Mark Wholey - Subclavian and Axillary Artery Cannulation for Large Bore Access - Christian Shults - Transseptal Access - Zoltan Turi - Caval-Aortic Access - Adam Greenbaum - Large Bore Femoral Access: Pre-Closing with Prostar & 2 ProGlide - Nelson Bernardo - Expandable Sheath for Small Iliac Artery - Maurice Buchbinder - Special Access Considerations for Impella - Adam Greenbaum - Direct LV Puncture - Marvin Eng - Access Site Management Strategies, Including New Large-Hole Closure Devices - Nicolas van Mieghem

CRT 2017 : CRT ASIA PACIFIC - CHINESE - Complex PCI and Intravascular Imaging

Relevant Sections

- OCT Findings of Unstable Plaque - Jing bo Hou - Post-DES FFR and Clinical Outcomes - Shao Liang Chen - IVUS- Versus Angio-Guided CTO Intervention - Nai-Liang Tian - Shear Stress and PCI - Zhen Ge - Aspiration in STEMI - Yu Cao

CRT 2017 : CRT ASIA PACIFIC - CHINESE - Coronary Biurcation Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation - Junjie Zhang - How Would I Treat? - Li Li - How Would I Treat? - Xian-Tao Song - How Would I Treat? - Guo-Sheng Xiao - How Did I Treat? - Junjie Zhang - Case Presentation - Jun-Qin Yang - How Would I Treat? - Fei Ye - How Would I Treat? - Li-Kun Ma - How Would I Treat? - Chuan Yang - How Did I Treat? - Jun-Qin Yang

CRT 2017 : CRT ASIA PACIFIC - KOREAN - Coronary Complications

Relevant Sections

- Case 1: Management for Failed Guiding Placement at Anomalous Origin of Coronary Artery - Ji Young Park - Case 2: Successful Sealing of Antegrade Wire-Induced Extravasation by Ipsilateral Retrograde Approach in a Patient With Stumpless LCX CTO - Woohyeun Kim - Case 3: Retrograde Left Main Dissection During Stumpless LAD Ostial Retrograde CTO Intervention - Seung-Woon Rha - Case 4: How to Overcome Donor Artery Perforation During Retrograde CTO Intervention? - Min-Woong Kim - Case 5: Extensive Coronary Dissection From Ostial to Distal RCA Caused by AL1 Guiding Catheter During CTO Intervention - Yoke Loong Foo - Case 6: Lethal Refractory Spasm-Induced AMI From a High Take-off RCA Treated by Stenting and Spasmolytics - Woong Gil Choi - Case 7: Sildenafil Detected Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis - Ji-Yeon Hong - Case 8: A Case of Two Stent Technique in Coronary Bifurcation Lesion: 10 Years Follow Up - Sang Yeub Lee - Case 9: What Situation Could Happen When Proximal Lesion was Initially Stented?; In the Treatment of Long Lesion With Multiple Stents - Ji-Hun Ahn

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - Aortoiliac Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Role of CTA or MRA Imaging Studies in PAD - Michael Wholey - Iliac Transradial Intervention - Bernardo Cortese - Iliac Artery Stenting – BareMetal or ePTFE-Covered Stent - John Fritz Angle - Aortoiliac Bifurcation Disease – Stenting Options & Techniques - John Bacharach

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - Atherectomy and Debulking

Relevant Sections

- Atherectomy Tools for the Popliteal Artery - James Zidar - DISRUPT PAD Program Update on the Use of Lithoplasty - Thomas Zeller - Orbital Atherectomy for Patients With Severely Calcified Lesions - Michael Lee - Management of Heavily Calcified BTK Lesions - Seung-Woon Rha - Live case – Left CTO SFA angioplasty– MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington D.C. - Nelson Bernardo

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - Multidisciplinary CLI Management

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: Multidisciplinary Approach for a Successful CLI Management Program - Craig Walker - Below-The-Knee CTOs – Crossing From Above with Wires and Devices - Ehrin Armstrong - The Lasting Effectiveness of Braided Nitinol Stents in the Femoral and Popliteal Arteries - Salman Arain - Pedal Access in CLI - Peter Soukas - Appraisal of CLI Trials Including BEST-CLI - Ehrin Armstrong - Live case – recanalization of left common iliac graft occlusion - MedStar Washingotn Hospital Center - Washington D.C. - Nelson Bernardo - Approach to CLI – Consider Arterial and Venous Insufficiency - Khusrow Niazi - Complex Decision Making in Salvage Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease - Craig Walker - The Angiosome Theory to Guide Revascularization for CLI - Richard Neville - Role of Fibrinolytic Therapy in PAD Intervention – Which Lesion and When? - Leonardo Clavijo

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - SFA Contemporary Topics

Relevant Sections

- Common Femoral Artery Stenosis: Is Surgery Still the Best Revascularization Option? - Richard Neville - Identification and Management of Acute Lower Extremity Arterial Thrombosis - John Fritz Angle - Endovascular Versus Open Revascularization for CLI - In Whom and When? - Joseph Lombardi - Antiplatelet Therapy Following Lower Extremity Endovascular Interventions - Subhash Banerjee

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - SFA Drug-Coated Balloon

Relevant Sections

- Definitive Therapies – How to Optimize DCB Outcomes: Lessons From the European Trials - Thomas Zeller - DCB Potential Beyond the Selected SFA Lesion Types Studied in Trial to Date: What Do We Know About the ’Real World - Krishna Rocha-Singh - What is the Data for DCB in BTK and What Next? - Thomas Zeller - Update on Sirolimus Drug Coated Balloons - Robert Bersin

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - SFA Stenting

Relevant Sections

- SFA Intervention - Stenting as Definitive Therapy with New Stent Designs - D. Christopher Metzger - Role of Covered Stents in Long SFA Disease and ISR - Peter Soukas - Fem-Pop Stenting - Is Zilver PTX DES the "De Facto" Stent to Deploy? - Krishna Rocha-Singh - Live case – SFA angioplasty with retrograde pedal access - Lankenau Heart Institute - Philadelphia, PA - William Gray

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & CLI - The Myriad Utilities of Stent Graft Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Use of Graft Stents as a Bailout of Iliac and Femoral Perforations Life-Saving Procedure - Nelson Bernardo - Synergism of DCB With Stent Grafts - Thomas Zeller - Precise and Durable Outcomes With the GORE® TIGRIS® Vascular Stent - Edward Woo - Stent Graft for the Treatment of ISR: Lessons From the RELINE Study - Robert Bersin

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & STROKE MANAGEMENT - Acute Stroke Intervention I

Relevant Sections

- Basic Neurovascular Anatomy Necessary for Both Carotid and Stroke Intervention - Richard Benson - Basic Imaging You Must Know for Stroke Intervention - Michael Dwyer - Stroke Intervention Medical Versus Intervention: Review of the Data – The Neurologist View - Richard Benson - Tools and Techniques for Safe Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting (With Case Examples) - Leo Nelson Hopkins - Defining the Elements, Workings and Challenges of Developing a Truly Comprehensive Stroke Center - Leo Nelson Hopkins - Live Case: MedStar - Nelson Bernardo

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & STROKE MANAGEMENT - Acute Stroke Intervention II

Relevant Sections

- The Role of the Neuro Interventionalist in Acute Stroke Intervention - Leo Nelson Hopkins - The Role of Interventional Cardiologist in Acute Stroke Therapy - Christopher J White - Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke - Christopher J White

CRT 2017 : CRT ENDOVASCULAR & STROKE MANAGEMENT - Carotid Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Management Asymptomatic Carotid Disease - Christopher J White - Who Should Have Carotid Intervention in 2017? - Rajesh Malik - Direct Carotid Puncture - Mehmet Cilingiroglu - Overcoming Challenging Anatomy Such as Bad Arches, Kinks, Occluded Externals and String Signs - William Gray - New Carotid Devices and Embolic Protection Filters - Mark Wholey - The Case for Proximal or Dual Protection: Ways To Do This and How To Avoid the Aortic Arch - Jay Giri - Lessons from CREST I Clinical Trials and What to Expect From CREST II: The Interventional Cardiology Perspective - William Gray - Carotid and Intracerebral Stenting: How to Avoid and Manage Complications - Mehmet Cilingiroglu

CRT 2017 : CRT VALVE - STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS - Patent Foramen Ovale, Left Atrial Appendage Occluders

Relevant Sections

- Patent Foramen Ovale Devices and Trials Update: Is the Current Data Sufficient for Approval? - Steven Goldberg - Anticoagulation Protocols Post Left Atrial Appendage Closures - Michael Rinaldi - First Results Using the Cardia Ultrasept Occluder for the Transvenous Closure of the left Atrial Appendage. - William Gray - LAA Closure: Design Modifications, Patient Populations, and Reimbursement Status - Ian Meredith - LAA Closure With the Amulet Device - Sameer Gafoor - Novel Transcatheter Technologies for Congenital Heart Disease: What’s on the Horizon? - Aimee Armstrong - A Novel Deflectable Transseptal System With a Composite Needle-Exchange Wire, "One Size Fits All" - Wesley Pedersen

CRT 2017 : CRT VALVE - STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS - Preventing Complications: Access and Closure

Relevant Sections

- Use of Stent Graft for Closure of Large Holes - Steve Abramowitz - Update on Transcaval Access - Robert Lederman - Alternative Access Transapical Closure Devices - Michael Reardon - Carotid Access for TAVR: An Underappreciated Approach? - Christian Shults

CRT VALVE - STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS - Pulmonic, Tricuspid & Mitral Innovations

Relevant Sections

- Good Things are Happening at the VA: An Overview - Vasilios Papademetriou - Pulmonic Valve Replacements - Michael Slack - Percutaneous Annuloplasty for Tricuspid Regurgitation (Mitralign) - Azeem Latib - Tricuspid Challenges and Solutions: The Edwards Program - Andrew Gordon - Surgical and Transcatheter Interventions in MAC Optimal Technology - Isaac George - Preliminary Experience With a Novel Trans-Catheter Regenerative Mitral Valve (CORMATRIX) - W. Douglas Boyd - The Mitramaze Valve Repair System for the Treatment of Functional MR: Enhanced Spacer Coaptation Atraumtically Anchored! - Ted Feldman

CRT 2017 : CRT VALVE - STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS - Second and Third Generation Aortic Valve Systems

Relevant Sections

- The Direct-Flow Device: Design Iterations, Technology Improvements and Experiences With a Repositionable and Self-Expanding Percutaneous Aortic Valve - Isaac George - The Lotus Device: Next Generation Improvements, and Design Features - Ted Feldman - Claret Cerebral Protection Device Implications of the Sentinel Study - Axel Linke - The Keystone Deflector Device: Design Features and Clinical Trial Program - Alexandra Lansky - COREVALVE EVOLUT R Program, Next Generation Improvements, and Design Features - Rhonda Robb - SAPIEN Program Update, Next Generation Improvements, and Design Features - Martyn Thomas - TAVR for Aortic Insufficiency - Hans Figulla

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module I: Introduction to CTO

Relevant Sections

- Historical Perspective on CTO Recanalization - Barry Rutherford - The Rationale for CTO PCI: The Latest on Symptom Relief and Survival From Registries and Meta-Analyses - Carlo Di Mario - Setting up For Success: CTO Tool Box - Inventory Needs for CTO PCI - Dimitri Karmpaliotis - Radiation Management in Complex Procedures - Gerald Werner - Contemporary Outcomes With CTO Revascularization - David Kandzari

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module II: Antegrade Approach

Relevant Sections

- Parallel Wire Technique - A Revival With New Generation Wires - Gerald Werner - Antegrade Wire Technique: Wire Strategy and How to Know You Are in the Lumen - Masahisa Yamane - Antegrade Dissection and Re-Entry: Fundamentals of This Technique - Emmanouil Brilakis - Antegrade Dissection and Re-Entry: High-End Tips and Tricks - J. Aaron Grantham

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module III: Retrograde Approach

Relevant Sections

- Retrograde Basics: How to Pick A Collateral and Which Wire to Cross With - Masahisa Yamane - Retrograde Basics: Nine Steps to a Successful Retrograde Case - Carlo Di Mario - Retrograde Dissection and Re-Entry: How to Make the Tough Connection - Dimitri Karmpaliotis - How I Became Proficient With Retrograde PCI - Manish Parikh - Retrograde PCI Complications - J. Aaron Grantham - Case Presentation III: Retrograde CTO - Robert Gallino - Bioabsorbable Scaffold for CTO Canalization - Azeem Latib - CTO Revascularization: Breaking the Barrier to Complete Revascularization - Mitul Patel - What Hemodynamic Support Device Works Better for CTO PCI? - Khaldoon Alaswad

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module V: CTO Economics & Environment

Relevant Sections

- The Economics of CTO - David Cohen - Radiation Protection in the CATH Lab During CTO Procedures - Gerald Werner - CTO: European Experience - Jacques Koolen

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module VI: Problem-Solving

Relevant Sections

- IVUS-Guided CTO - John Hodgson - Problem-Solving #1: What To Do When the Wire Is Across the Cap, But the Device Won’t Follow - Robert Gallino - Problem-Solving #2: How To Manage the Impenetrable Proximal Cap - Masahisa Yamane - Problem-Solving #3: How To Get Out of a Side Branch for Antegrade Dissection and Re-Entry - J. Aaron Grantham - Review of Common and Uncommon CTO Complications - Barry Rutherford - Problem-Solving #4: How To Manage Hematoma Antegrade (STRAW to Cutting Balloon) - William Nicholson - Problem-Solving #5: How To Perform Antegrade Dissection and Re-Entry if Guide wire won’t Re-Enter or Can’t Deliver Balloon - Masahisa Yamane - Problem-Solving #6: What To Do When the Micro-Catheter Won’t Cross the Collateral: Septal and Epicardial - Masahisa Yamane - Problem-Solving #7: How To Manage the Impenetrable Cap Retrograde - Khaldoon Alaswad - Problem-Solving #9: How To Manage Proximal Cap Ambiguity Without Going Retrograde - Masahisa Yamane - CTO Intervention via SVG Conduits - William Nicholson

CRT 2017 : CTO ACADEMY - Module VII: CTO New Technology

Relevant Sections

- Subadventitial (Subintimal) Techniques for CTO PCI: The Concept of "Vessel Architecture" - Lorenzo Azzalini - The Novacross Device for Antegrade CTO Recanalization - Ran Kornowski - Clinical Experience With Novel Anchoring Technology - Charles Davidson - The Cross Lock Device for Extra Support - Rich Heuser - Role of Laser in CTO - Robert Gallino

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - Biodegradable Polymer DES Programs

Relevant Sections

- Does the Clinical Data Support the Use of DES With Biodegradable Polymers Over DES With Durable Polymers? - Robert Byrne - Micell MiStent: Novel Drug Delivery - Will It Improve Outcomes? - Dean Kereiakes - SYNERGY Stent Update: Clinical Trials, Registries and New Data on Stent Healing - Dean Kereiakes - EXCELLA Novolimus Elution From PLLA Polymer-Coated Stents - Stefan Verheye - Orsiro: PLLA/Sirolimus Biodegradable: The BIOFLOW Studies Moving Into the US - Ron Waksman - Combo: A Combination of Sirolimus-Eluting Biodegradable Polymer and Anti-CD34 Antibody Coated Stent - Mitchell Krucoff - Emerging Programs of DES with Biodegradable Polymers - Ricardo Costa

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - Building Absorb Experience in the Cath Lab

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introduction - Stephen Ellis - What We Know Today About Absorb - Nick West - Proper Implant Technique Makes a Difference - John Wang - PSP in Real World Clinical Practice - Christoph Naber

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - DCB Technology Symposium - Coronary

Relevant Sections

- DCB for In-Stent Restenosis: Is It Superior to DES? - Robert Byrne - Is There Any Role of DCB for the Treatment of De Novo Lesions? - Azeem Latib - DCB as Adjunct Therapy to DES and BRS - Azeem Latib - The Virtue Micropore Drug Eluting Balloon - Dean Kereiakes - Long-Term Survival Benefit of DCB Versus DES for ISR Despite Angiographic Disadvantage of DCB - Bruno Scheller - Sirolimus Eluting Drug-Coated Balloons - Bernardo Cortese - Regulatory Considerations for Coronary Drug-Coated Balloons - Tara Ryan

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - Dedicated Stents for Lesion Specific

Relevant Sections

- Stents for STEMI: The MGuard Experience - Edo Kaluski - Stents for Bifurcations: The Tryton Stent - Philippe Genereux - Dedicated Bifurcation Stents: Do They Still Have a Role? - Ricardo Costa

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - DES Thrombosis Restenosis and DAPT Duration

Relevant Sections

- DES Thrombosis No Longer An Issue With Second Generation DES - William Wijns - DES Restenosis Endangered Species or Still a Burden in 2017? - Creighton Don - Does Neoatherosclerosis Contribute to Very Late Stent Thrombosis of BMS and DES? - Renu Virmani - EVOLVE Short-DAPT Study Design Considerations and Update - Jeffrey Popma - Pros and Cons for Implanting of the DAPT Score? - Roxana Mehran - Poly Pharmacy Anticoagulation OAC & DAPT - Roxana Mehran - DES in AF: WOEST for All or Tailored Approach? - Michael Rinaldi - Short DAPT: The European Experience - Robert Byrne - Monotherapy to Prevent DES Thrombosis: The Future of DAPT - Patrick Serruys - Optimal Study Design for Short DAPT Study - Mitchell Krucoff

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - Non-Polymeric DES Development

Relevant Sections

- Is There a Role for BMS in 2017? - James Hermiller - Non-Polymeric DES Development: Update On the Drug-Filled Stent - Gregg Stone - LEADERS FREE Trial Sub Groups Analysis - Christoph Naber

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - The Drug-Coated Balloon Periphery

Relevant Sections

- What Are the Pathological Concerns With DCB Technology? - Aloke Finn - DCB for Peripheral Application: Show Me the Data I – DCB for SFA Lesions - Thomas Zeller - Directional Atherectomy and Drug-Coated Balloon in the Treatment of Long, Severely Calcified SFA Lesions - Krishna Rocha-Singh - Update on Sirolimus Drug-Coated Balloons for the SFA and Below-The-Knee - Robert Bersin

CRT 2017 : DES BIOABSORBABLE & DCB TECHNOLOGIES - The Great CMO Debate (NON-CME)

Relevant Sections

- Why BRS Will Be Widely Adopted and Used in the US - Chuck Simonton - Biodegradable Polymer Technology Will Dominate the Field - Ian Meredith - Non-Polymeric Will Be the Preferred Technology - Martin Rothman

CRT 2017 : Disruptive Technologies: Transforming the Field of Interventional Cardiology

Relevant Sections

- Keynote Lecture: What Makes a Technology Disruptive? - John Abele

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - Clinical Trial Interpretation: Pitfalls and Practical Lessons

Relevant Sections

- Registry-Based Randomized Trials - Mitchell Krucoff - Novel Uses of NCDR Registries for Clinical Research - John Messenger - Practicalities and Misapplications of Composite Endpoints in Clinical Trials - Usman Baber - The Role of Surrogate Endpoints in Clinical Trials - William Weintraub

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - Clinical Trial Organizations

Relevant Sections

- How to Write a Clinical Protocol - Rebecca Torguson - Do I Need FDA Approval Before I Start My Device Study? The ABCs for IDE’s - Andrew Farb - Clinical Trial Organizations: Roles and Responsibilities of CROs and AROs - William Weintraub - The Adjudicators: CEC Essentials - Hector Garcia-Garcia - Core Labs: A Crucial Component of Clinical Research - Alexandra Lansky - Watching from Above: Role of the DSMB - Usman Baber - A Global Case Report Form for the Evaluation of Peripheral Interventional Devices - Pablo Morales

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part 1

Relevant Sections

- What Are the Essentials to Run a Large Research Organization? - A. Michael Lincoff - The Role and Expectations From a Research Coordinator - Petros Okubagzi - Integrating Informatics Into Clinical Research - Steven Rappaport - What Do You Need To Know on IRB and Research Compliance? - Priscilla Adler - Ethics of Human Subjects Research - Charles Mackay - Contract Executed in Less Than a Month: Is It Possible? - Christina Stanger - Investigator-Initiated Research: What Are Your Responsibilities? - Alexandra Lansky

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - How to Build a Successful Clinical Research Program: Part II

Relevant Sections

- Tips on How to Increase Screening and Enrollment Into Clinical Trials - D. Christopher Metzger - Five Different Dataset Types for Observational Research: Pros & Cons - Jay Giri - Disparities in Enrollment Into Clinical Trials - Mitchell Krucoff - How to Set up a Successful Valve Clinical Research Program - Petros Okubagzi

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - How to Secure a Research Grant

Relevant Sections

- How to Build a Budget for Your Study - Rebecca Torguson - Big Data Talk: Utilizing Big Data for Medical Research - The UK Experience - Rahul Potluri - Do Not Get Lost In Translation: NHLBI Cardiovascular Translational Opportunities - Zorina Galis - Mentoring for Peer Reviewed Grants - William Weintraub - Evaluating Policies in Cardiovascular Medicine - Jason Wasfy

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - Leveraging Existing Information for Future Studies: The Case for Bayesian Methods

Relevant Sections

- What Is Beyond Poolability? Exchangeability - Roseann White - The Use of Prior Data in a Clinical Trial - Laura Thompson - Introduction to MDIC Virtual Patient Work - Dawn Bardot - Retrospective Industry Examples Assuming Exchangeability - Tarek Haddad - Lessons Learned From the MDIC Mock Submission - Rajesh Nair - Future Directions - Bram Zuckerman

CRT 2017 : ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - Meet the Editor Lunch Symposium

Relevant Sections

- Highlights From the European Heart Journal - Thomas Luescher - Highlights of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Steven Bailey - Highlights From Eurointervention - Patrick Serruys - Patrick Serruys - Highlights From JACC Cardiovascular Interventions - Spencer King III - How To Get Your Paper Published In a Respectable Journal: The Author Perspective - William Weintraub

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - Clinical Trials Transformation Updates

Relevant Sections

- National Evaluation System for health Technology (NEST) – Update From Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) - Dawn Bardot - Leveraging Bayesian Methodology to Increase Clinical Trial Efficiency - Roseann White - How Do We Incorporate Patient Perspectives Into Clinical Trial Design? - Megan Coylewright - Medical Devices and Clinical Informatics - James Tcheng

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - DCB for New Indications Coronary and Below the Knee

Relevant Sections

- Preclinical Challenges - Semih Oktay - Clinical Investigator View - William Gray - FDA View - Donna Buckley

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - Evaluating DES for High-Risk DAPT Patients

Relevant Sections

- Adjunctive DAPT Labeling for DES – An FDA View - Michael John - Short versus Long DAPT Studies – An Academic View - Davide Capodanno - Study Designs of Short DAPT in the USA – Challenges and Execution of Pivotal Trials - Hans-Peter Stoll

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - Medical Device Innovation: Early Feasibility Studies

Relevant Sections

- State of the Early and Feasibility Studies - Andrew Farb - EFS Beyond FDA - Michael Mack - How Does EFS Programs Work for Industry? - Rick Geoffrion - Investigator Perspective - Mayra Guerrero

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - Medtech in Transition: Where are we now and what lies ahead?

Relevant Sections

- State of CDRH 2017 and Future Directions - Jeffrey Shuren - State of Coverage With Evidence Development in 2017 and Future Directions - Mitchell Sugarman - State of the Industry - Deepak Nath - State of the Integrated Medical Center System - Stuart Seides

CRT 2017 : FDA Town Hall - Rapid Fire: Hot Topics - New Devices - Bioresorbable Scaffolds

Relevant Sections

- State of the Field and Lessons Learned - Chuck Simonton - In-Depth Analysis of ABSORB II: Poor Expansion Index Might Be Responsible For Very Late Scaffold Thrombosis? True or Not True? - Patrick Serruys

CRT 2017 : FDA VALVE - CRT Valve & Structural - FDA - PFO Closure: Current State and Future Directions

Relevant Sections

- FDA Considerations for the Labeling and Future Trials - Andrew Farb - Who Should I Refer for PFO Closure and What Studies I Would Like to See - The Neurologist Perspective - Richard Benson - Now Approved, How Do We Utilize It - Cardiology Perspective - Jon Resar - PFO Closure - Industry Perspective - Dan Gutfinger - Lessons From WATCHMAN Launch: FDA, CMS, and the Launch of a New Therapy - Kenneth Stein, MD - LAA Occlusion Post-Approval Studies: Opportunities for use of Registries - David Holmes Jr. - Looking Forward: New Clinical Trial Design – The FDA Perspective - Rachel Neubrander - Patient Selection for LAA Closure: The Role of Shared Decision Making - Megan Coylewright

CRT 2017 : FDA VALVE - Percutaenous Aortic Valves: Knowledge Gaps in a Maturing Technology

Relevant Sections

- Beyond Strategy Trials: Are We Ready for OPCs? - Michael Reardon - Update to Valve Durability and Leaflet Thrombosis - Raj Makkar - Regulatory Pathways for New Indications - Jaime Raben - Extending the Boundaries of TAVR: Future Directions - Michael Mack

CRT 2017 : FDA VALVE - Transcatheter Mitral Therapy: Emerging Therapies for FMR

Relevant Sections

- Current State of Therapy for FMR and Evidence to Support a Change – The HF Cardiologist View - JoAnn Lindenfeld - Role of Surgery in FMR - The Surgeon View - Vinayak Bapat - Role of Device Therapy in FMR - The Interventionalist View - Ori Ben-Yehuda - Study Designs for FMR - The FDA View - John Laschinger

CRT 2017 : FDA VALVE - Tricuspid Valve Therapies: The New Kid on the Block

Relevant Sections

- Tricuspid Regurgitation – Etiology and Medical Therapy - Azeem Latib - Role of Surgical Therapy in Tricuspid Regurgitation - Steven Bolling - Lessons Learned from Early FIH/EFS Trials: Tricuspid Valve Repair Technologies - Azeem Latib - The Known Knowns and the Known Unknowns - FDA Perspective - Bernard Vasseur

CRT 2017 : Fellows MASTERS Program for Transition to Practice

Relevant Sections

- Imaging in Clinical Decision Making - Rebecca Hahn - Transseptal Puncture and Mitral Valve Disease - Sameer Gafoor - Left Atrial Appendage Treatment Strategies - Sameer Gafoor - TAVR Data Review - Nicolas M. Van Mieghem

CRT 2017 : FFR PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP - Acute Coronary Syndromes and Coronary Physiology

Relevant Sections

- FFR-Guided STEMI Revascularization - Justin Davies - FFR-Guided NSTEMI for Culprit and Non-Culprit Lesions - Jasvindar Singh - Use of FFR, IMR for Viability and Prognosis - Hector Garcia-Garcia - Can I Use Resting Gradients Like iFR Safely for Clinical Decision-Making? - Allen Jeremias - What Does Collateral Flow Index Contribute to PCI in ACS? - Carlo Di Mario

CRT 2017 : FFR PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP - Clinical Outcomes: FFR, iFR, IMR, CFR

Relevant Sections

- FFR Decision Making During Diagnostic Procedures - Habib Samady - FFR Improves Patient Selection for CABG - John Hodgson - iFR and Clinical Outcomes: Same/Better/Worse Than FFR - Justin Davies - CFR and Coronary Capacity for Prognosis - Carlo Di Mario

CRT 2017 : FFR PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP - Complex Anatomic Subsets and Use of FFR for Best Results

Relevant Sections

- Left Main: Simple and Complex - Habib Samady - Bifurcation FFR - Helpful or Wasteful? - Allen Jeremias - Simplifying Serial Lesion Assessment - Justin Davies - Functional Syntax Score: Better PCI Approach - Morton Kern

CRT 2017 : FFR PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP - Review of Clinical Trials @ Parade of New FFR Systems

Relevant Sections

- Clinical Trials Update Design and Preliminary Results - Justin Davies - The Effect of FFR Wire Design on Function - Jeffrey Chambers - ACIST and DEFINE-PCI - Allen Jeremias - COMET - Jose de la Torre Hernandez - QVA FFR - Hector Garcia-Garcia - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SWEDEHEART - Justin Davies - Opsens FFR Technology and Clinical Data Update - Morton Kern

CRT 2017 : FFR PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP - What is a Gold Standard For Myocardial Ischemia in Man

Relevant Sections

- The Starting Point: Translesional Pressure Versus Flow - Morton J. Kern - Methods for Hyperemic Assessment of FFR - Jeffrey W. Chambers - Continuum of Ischemia by FFR - Javier Escaned

CRT 2017 : Good Things are Happening at the VA: 2017 VA Roundtable

Relevant Sections

- VA Cardiology in 2016 - Kreton Mavromatis - CART-CL: Clinical and Research Update - Anthony Bavry - Coronary Interventions in the VA - Kendrick Shunk - Peripheral Interventions in the VA - Ehrin Armstrong - Structural Interventions in the VA - Anthony Bavry - Vinci and the Blood Pressure Control Initiative at the VA - Ross Fletcher

CRT 2017 : How to Find a Job After Fellowship and Negotiate a Contract

Relevant Sections

- How to Negotiate Your First Contract - Salman Arain - How to Make the Best Out of Your First Year in Academic Practice - Ziad Ali - Work/Life Balance for Women Interventionalist - Mirvat Alasnag - Top 5 Things I Wish I Didn’t Do in My First Year of Practice. - Perwaiz Meraj

CRT 2017 : Japan FDA - HBD for Children

Relevant Sections

- Endovascular Treatment Devices Developed Worldwide in the Field of Pediatric Cardiology - Frank Ing - Clinical Needs and Current Situations of Endovascular Treatment Devices for Pediatric Cardiology–JP Academia - Hisashi Sugiyama - Issues and Current Situations in the Development of Endovascular Treatment Devices for Pediatric Cardiology in the US – US Industry - Dan Gutfinger - Support for the Development of Pediatric Medical Devices in the US – FDA/CMS - Nicole Milligan - Support for the Development of Pediatric Medical Devices in Japan – PMDA/MHLW - Sara Takahashi

CRT 2017 : Japan FDA - Introduction of HBD Activities

Relevant Sections

- “HBD” History and Significance - Mitchell Krucoff - Lessons Learned Through HBD: The Industry’s View - Neal Fearnot - Lessons Learned Through HBD: The Regulator’s View - PMDA Perspective - Madoka Murakami - Lessons Learned Through HBD: The Regulator’s View - FDA Perspective - Melissa Torres

CRT 2017 : Japan FDA - Peripheral Vascular Devices - Appropriate Global Studies for Drug-Coated Balloons and Stents

Relevant Sections

- Global Experience with Peripheral DCBs/Stent Studies: Bard - George Papandreou - Global Experience with Peripheral DCBs/Stent Studies: Spectranetics - Patrick Jones - Global Experience with Peripheral DCBs/Stent Studies: Terumo - Ryo Konishi - Do DCB Pre-Market Clinical Studies in the US Capture Enough Clinically Relevant Information? - D. Christopher Metzger - Differences in DCB-Related Patient Characteristics and Clinical Practice Between Japan and the US/Europe - JP Academia View - Hiroyoshi Yokoi - Points To Consider in the Review of Endovascular Treatment Devices: Japanese Regulatory View - Shin Iwamoto - Points To Consider in the Review of Endovascular Treatment Devices: US Regulatory View - Donna Buckley

CRT 2017 : Japan FDA - Using Real-World Evidence to Support Marketing, Post-Marketing Safety Measures and Regulatory Decisions

Relevant Sections

- Methods to Gather and Analyze RWE – US Academia - Mitchell Krucoff - Current Methodology and Future Horizons – Japanese Academia - Hiroyoshi Yokoi - Regulatory Perspectives on RWE – US Regulatory View - Pablo Morales - Issues and Current Experience Using RWE to Support Regulatory Applications – US Industry - Jenny Andersen - Using Post-Marketing Surveillance for Safety Measure – Japanese Regulatory View - Akihide Konishi

CRT 2017 : LAA CLOSURE - Left Atrial Appendage Closure Workshop

Relevant Sections

- How to Perform a Sucessful Transseptal Puncture - Zoltan Turi - LAAC with Watchman Device Post-Procedure Best Practices - Lindsay Thomas - LAAC With the WATCHMAN Device: What You Should Watch Out For - Saibal Kar - LAA: What Does the Post Marketing Data Tell Us? - Tilak Pasala - How to Develop a Successful LAAC Program - Brij Maini - Anatomy of the Left Atrial Appendage: What You Need to Know - Renu Virmani - How to Screen Patients for Left Atrial Appendage Closure - Maurice Buchbinder - Imaging Assist LAA Deployment: What Are the Essentials? - Rebecca Hahn - Advantages of Fusion Imaging for LAAO - Carlos Ruiz - Understanding CT Evaluation of the LAA - Ted Feldman - The WATCHMAN Procedure Description: Step-By-Step - Brij Maini - Essential Imaging Tools for left Atrial Appendage Closure - Steven Goldstein - LAA Closure With WATCHMAN Device in Complex Anatomy - Ramon Quesada - Cost-Effectiveness of LAA Closure vs. NOAC - Sameer Gafoor - Reimbursement for LAA Closure: What You Need to Know - Megan Coylewright - LAA WATCHMAN Next Clinical Trials - Maurice Buchbinder - How to Increase Your Patient Volume and Screening Efficiency - Ramon Quesada - Diagnosing and Treating Access Site Complications - Michael Singh - Role of LAA Occlusion in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation After PCI - Marco Mennuni - Assessment and Management of Residual Leaks After LAA Closure - George Hanzel - Putting Left Atrial Appendage Closure in the Age of DOACs Into Perspective - Stephan Bertog - 3D Echocardiography Measurements of Left Atrial Appendage: Before, During, and After Percutaneous Closure - Chaim Yosefy

CRT 2017 : LAAC Coordinator Program

Relevant Sections

- Health Economics and Reimbursement - Lindsay Thomas - Case Selection and Patient Throughput Techniques - Marsha Jones - Registry Requirements and EMR Capabilities - Wendy Schell

CRT 2017 : Late Breaking Trials: Session I

Relevant Sections

- Late Breaking Trial I: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using the Lotus Valve with Depth Guard: First Report from the RESPOND Extension Study - Nicolas van Mieghem - Late Breaking Trial II: Two-Years Clinical Outcomes of The ABSORB BVS Compared EES: A Propensity Matched Analysis of The BVS Expand Registry - Cordula Felix - Late Breaking Trial III: Impact of Technique and DAPT Duration on Early, Late and Very Late Outcomes after Absorb BVS Implantation: Analysis from ABSORB II, ABSORB Japan, ABSORB China, ABSORB II and ABSORB Extend - Gregg Stone

CRT 2017 : Late Breaking Trials: Session II

Relevant Sections

- Late Breaking Trial I: Impact Of Calcification On Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes: Insights From The MACE Study - Samin Sharma - Late Breaking Trial III: Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions with the Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System Micro Crown: 1-year Results from the COAST Trial - Samin Sharma

CRT 2017 : Late Breaking Trials: Session III

Relevant Sections

- Late Breaking Trial I: Lutonix® Paclitaxel-coated Balloon To Treat Obstructive Lesions In The Superficial Femoral And Popliteal Arteries: Preliminary Six-month Results From The SAFE-DCB Us Registry - Nicolas Shammas - Late Breaking Trial II: Biofreedom USA: The 12 Months Clinical and 9 Months Angio Results - Ron Waksman - Late Breaking Trial IV: Feasibility And Clinical Importance Of Same Versus Next Day Discharge After Elective Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, The Rasadda-pci Trial - William Rollefson - Late Breaking Trial III: New Drug-eluting Stents In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus And Multi-Vessel Disease (3d Registry) - Rafael Romaguera

CRT 2017 : MASTERS TRANSRADIAL INTERVENTION - Masters Sessions in Transradial Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Ultrasound to Select and Obtain Forearm Access: Getting In the First Time - Arnold Seto - Best Approaches to Navigate the Upper Extremity Vasculature - Mauricio Cohen - Radial Hemostasis and Radial Injury - Ronald Caputo - Right Versus Left Radial Access - Ion Jovin - Trans-Ulnar Artery Interventions & Anatomy, Technique and Result - Edo Kaluski - Repeated Radial Access: Strategies for Preserving Patency - Samir Pancholy - Why My Arm Hurts After Radial - Ian Gilchrist - Best Practices for Transradial Access - Mladen Vidovich - Live case – CTO PCI of RCA using bilateral transradial access – MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington D.C. - Nelson Bernardo - Tips and Tricks for the Advanced Transradial Operator - John Wang - Radiation and Radial Access - Mladen Vidovich - Ancillary Radial Access for Complex Structural and Peripheral Interventions - Kedev Sasko - Using FFR/IFR With a Minimalist Approach to Transradial Access - Ian Gilchrist - TRA How to Navigate Difficult Anatomy - Ramon Quesada - Transradial Access for Peripheral and Carotid Vascular Inventions: Challenges and Opportunities - William Bachinsky - Transradial Catheterization Complications - Philippe Genereux - Transradial Approach for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion - Olivier Bertrand - Total WRIST Intervention the Future of Radial - Kedev Sasko

CRT 2017 : MASTERS TRANSRADIAL INTERVENTION - Optimize PCI Outcomes: The Necessity of Vessel Preparation for Complex Calcified Disease

Relevant Sections

- Impact of Severe Coronary Calcification on Clinical Outcomes - Philippe Genereux - Case Selection: Preference & Rationale - Jeffrey Moses - Case Review: Considerations for Facilitation BVS Placement in Severe Calcium - Jeffrey Chambers - Randomized Clinical Evidence on the Horizon - David Cohen

CRT 2017 : MASTERS TRANSRADIAL INTERVENTION - Radial Challenging Cases

Relevant Sections

- My Best Radial Case Last Year and What I Learned - Daniel Steinberg - My Worst Radial Case Last Year and What I Learned - Philippe Genereux - Catheter Choices for Difficult to Access Left and Right Coronary Arteries - Mauricio Cohen

CRT 2017 : MASTERS TRANSRADIAL INTERVENTION - Radial for Lesion Subsets

Relevant Sections

- Radial STEMI - Toolbox for Success - Vijay Iyer - Transradial Intervention as Access of Choice In STEMI - David Zhao - Radial for STEMI: Safe STEMI for Seniors - Mitchell Krucoff - High-Risk Patients With Severe Calcified Lesions: Is TRI a Safer and & Better Option - Samir Pancholy - Management of TRI Patients on Oral Anticoagulant Therapy - R. Jobe

CRT 2017 : MITRACLIP WORKSHOP - Mitraclip: Show Me the Data

Relevant Sections

- MITRACLIP WORKSHOP - Mitraclip: Show Me the Data - EVEREST REALISM Non-High-Risk Cohort - Howard Herrmann - MitraClip Outcomes from the STS TVT Registry - Ted Feldman - My Best Tips & Tricks to Have a Successful MitraClip Procedure - Brij Maini - Examples of When MitraClip Failed - Scott Lim - A Case of MitraClip - Anita Asgar - MitraClip: Next Generation Design Advances - Sameer Gafoor

CRT 2017 : MITRACLIP WORKSHOP - Setting The Stage - Part I

Relevant Sections

- MitraClip Step-By-Step Procedure Review - Scott Lim - Interactive Complex MitraClip: A Case With the Audience - Saibal Kar - How to Start a Successful Mitral Valve Center - Brijeshwar S. Maini - MitraClip "Knobology": How to Use All MitraClip Controls for Complex Valve Anatomy - Michael Rinaldi

CRT 2017 : MITRACLIP WORKSHOP - Setting The Stage - Part II

Relevant Sections

- Which Patients Should Be Targeted for MitraClip Procedures? - Ted Feldman - Echo-Imaging Criteria for MitraClip Procedures - Wang Zuyue - CTA Imaging of the Mitral Valve: What Is Needed for Today's Interventions - Carlos Ruiz - Evaluating and Avoiding Mitral Stenosis Post-Clip - Vivek Rajagopal - Treatment of Post-Surgical MR with MitraClip - Scott Lim - How Much Is Too Much Gradient in MitraClip Repair? - Michael Rinaldi - Recorded Case - Brij Maini - When to Use More Than One Clip and When to Stop - Samir Kapadia - Transseptal Tips for MitraClip Implantation: How to Ensure Success and Safety - Zoltan Turi - Management of MitraClip Single Leaflet Detachment - Michael Rinaldi - Unusual Mitral Clip Complication - Itsik Ben-dor - Management of MitraClip Single Leaflet Detachment - Michael Rinaldi

CRT 2017 : Moving New Technologies to the Interventional Cardiology Arena

Relevant Sections

- Complex PCI for Bifurcations - Azeem Latib - Azeem Latib - Moving to Robotics Even for Complex PCI - Ehtisham Mahmud - BRS for Complex and Safe PCI: Lessons From the ABSORB US Launch - D. Christopher Metzger - From Mitral Repair to Mitral Replacement - Mayra Guerrero

CRT 2017 : Navigating Changes in LDL Management: Focus on the PCSK9 Inhibitors

Relevant Sections

- Introduction - Michael Davidson - PCSK9 Inhibition: Current and Future Landscape - Michael Davidson

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Session I: Cath Lab of 2017 and Beyond

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introduction - Kenneth Gorski - Pay for Value & Public Reporting - Jonathan Patrick - Robotics In the CATH Lab - Ryan Madder - Data-Driven Cost Savings Initiatives and Quality Outcomes - Joseph Cacchione - Appropriate BVS Utilization In the CATH Lab - Ron Waksman - The Real Risk of Fluoroscopic Radiation - Kenneth Gorski - The New Educational Guidelines for CATH Lab Personnel - Jeff Davis

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Session II: STEMI

Relevant Sections

- D2B: ACC Definitions and What You Can Do To Meet the Guidelines - Eric Bates - Pharmacotherapy Update for STEMI: What Is New? - Michael Lipinski - When to Use Support Devices for STEMI and High-Risk PCI - John Lasala - Is There a Role for Aspiration in STEMI? - David Cox

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Session III: Contemporary Therapies

Relevant Sections

- Physiologic Assessment: Advantages and Pitfalls - Allen Jeremias - Catheter-Based Options for Treating Pulmonary Embolus - Jay Giri - Transradial Access: A Way to Optimize CATH Lab Work Flow - Ian Gilchrist - Adjunctive Imaging: IVUS, HD IVUS, or OCT? - Gary Mintz - How to Prepare Your Lab for Treatment of Vascular Complications - Nelson Bernardo - CRT 20 YEARS: From the Nurse and Tech Perspective - Regina Deible

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Session IV: Structural Heart

Relevant Sections

- Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device - David Holmes Jr. - TAVR 2016: Management Research Versus Commercial - Petros Okubagzi - Advances in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement - James Hermiller - Adult Congenital Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement - Lourdes Prieto - Catheter-Based Closure of Adult ASD and PFO - Richard Krasuski - The Role of the Heart Team In the CATH Lab In 2017 - Jeffrey Southard

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Session V: Accreditation, Education and Quality

Relevant Sections

- Complications: Clinical Responsibility, Documentation and Legal Considerations - Clifford DeBruce - Are Random Case Reviews Necessary in Today’s Environment? - Mary Heisler - Public Reporting and Quality Initiatives In the CATH Lab - Itsik Ben-dor

CRT 2017 : NURSES AND TECHNOLOGISTS - Women & Heart Symposium

Relevant Sections

- Women’s Impact in the Workplace: Career Empowerment and How to Maintain a Healthy and Happy Work-Life Balance - Sharon Allison-Ottey - Panel Discussion: Women’s Impact in the Workplace: Career Empowerment and How to Maintain a Healthy and Happy Work-Life Balance - Sharon Allison-Ottey

CRT 2017 : Optimization of Anticoagulation for STEMI Therapy - Supported by educational grants from AstraZenca, Chiesi USA, Inc. and Medicure, Inc.

Relevant Sections

- Case Presentation - Kyle Buchanan - Is There Such a Thing as Adequate P2Y12 Pretreatment for ACS?: Contemporary Use of IV Antiplatelet Agents - Paul Gurbel - Maintaining Ischemic Protection While Improving Safety Outcomes: Can We Standardize Short Infusion Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Use? - Michael Lipinski - Antiplatelet Options in the Cathlab: How Can We Find Value? - Michael Lipinski - Case Presentation - M Chadi Alraies - Should We Preload STEMI Patients With Antiplatelet Therapy? - A. Michael Lincoff - Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI: The Case for Cangrelor - Gary Schaer - The Role of Long-Term DAPT after STEMI - David Cohen

CRT 2017 : OPTIMIZING A TAVR PROGRAM IN YOUR INSTITUTION - MAKE IT SIMPLE

Relevant Sections

- Alternative Access: How to Avoid Opening the Chest - Neil Moat - Making TAVR Simple With an Awake Patient and Early Discharge - Itsik Ben-dor - Treating the Inoperable Tools to Make a Decision on Who Will Not Benefit From TAVR - Howard Herrmann - Are We Ready for Expanding Indications of Moderate and Low-Risk? The European Perspective - Christoph Naber - How to Transition From TAVR to TMVR? - Vinayak Bapat

CRT 2017 : PRIMER FOR ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - Arterial Disease of the Aorta and its Branches

Relevant Sections

- A Case of Complex Bilateral Subclavian Artery Occlusion - Khusrow Niazi - Subclavian Artery Intervention - D. Christopher Metzger - Endovascular Treatment of Subclavian Stenosis Case Presentation - Scott Kinlay - Endovascular Options for Acute Arterial Occlusive Disease - Frederick Beavers - Renal Artery Stent: The Right Patient, the Right Procedure, At the Right Time - Ehtisham Mahmud - Techniques for Renal Artery Stenting - Aravinda Nanjundappa - Celiac Artery and Mesenteric Artery Intervention - John Bacharach - Iliac Artery CTO – Antegrade or Retrograde Approach - Robert Bersin - Vessel Prep Above the Knee - Craig Walker

CRT 2017 : PRIMER FOR ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - Femoropopliteal Arterial Disease

Relevant Sections

- SFA Revascularization: Imaging Based Strategies - Mitul Patel - Techniques for Alternative Access in Endovascular Intervention - Ehrin Armstrong - SFA CTO Intervention - Subhash Banerjee - What Is the Ideal Treatment Strategy for Femoropopliteal ISR: Laser; DCB; DES; or Covered Stent? - Eric Dippel - Atherectomy Devices – Orbital & Mechanical Atherectomy With and Without DCB - Venkatesh Ramaiah - Anticoagulation in Endovascular Interventions - Ion Jovin - Common Femoral Artery Stenosis – When Is Endovascular Therapy Appropriate? - Cameron Akbari - Popliteal Artery Aneurysm – Covered Stent or Surgery? - Jeffrey Wang

CRT 2017 : PRIMER FOR ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - Infrainguinal Arterial Disease

Relevant Sections

- BTK Intervention – Techniques to get Back into the True Lumen - Nelson Bernardo - Crossing BTK CTO's – 'Alternative' Routes - John Fritz Angle - Acute Ischemic Limb – Surgical Management - Tareq Massimi - Case Presentation With Audience Question & Answer/Panel Discussion - Leonardo Clavijo

CRT 2017 : PRIMER FOR ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - ISR Management and Thrombosis in the Leg

Relevant Sections

- Laser For the Treatment of ISR - Eric Dippel - Complex SFA Intervention: Novel Strategies for Hard-To-Cross Lesion - D. Christopher Metzger

CRT 2017 : PRIMER FOR ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - Things to Know About Complications

Relevant Sections

- Crossing Over the Aortoiliac Bifurcation – Step-By-Step - Walter Tan - IVC Filter Placement – Which & How? - Mark Bates - Optional IVC Filters – Indications for Placement and Retrieval - Adam Doyle - EVAR Planning – The Key to Success - Tareq Massimi - The Novel Use of Microcatheters to Perform Angiography and Provide Thrombolytics for Acute CLI - Michael Wholey

CRT 2017 : Primer to MACRA - How it Affects You

Relevant Sections

- Introduction to MACRA - Eric Cragun

CRT 2017 : RENAL DENERVATION & HYPERTENSION THERAPIES - Hypertension Definition, Pathophysiology, New Targets and Medical Therapy

Relevant Sections

- Uncontrolled Hypertension Versus Resistant Hypertension: Prevalence, Prognosis and Treatment - Judith Veis - New Targets for Optimal Blood Pressure European Versus US Guidelines - Thomas Luescher - Impact of Baseline Blood Pressure and Age on Controlling Blood Pressure - Michael Weber - Systematic Evaluation of Haemodynamic Parameters to Predict Haemodynamic Responders to Renal Artery Denervation - Justin Davies - New Pharmacology Strategies to Control Resistant Hypertension - Atul Pathak

CRT 2017 : RENAL DENERVATION & HYPERTENSION THERAPIES - New Data and Clinical Trial Design Update

Relevant Sections

- Long-Term Outcome of OUS Renal Denervation Trials - Felix Mahfoud - Should SPRINT Change Your Practice - Thomas Luescher - Update on SPYRAL HTN: Global Studies Update - Felix Mahfoud - Critical Appraisal of the Current Ongoing Study Designs - Thomas Luescher - SYMPLICITY 3 Lessons Learned from Screening - Arie Steinvil - Update on the RADIANCE-HTN Study - Felix Mahfoud - Enlighten Renal Denervation Program Update - Vasilios Papademetriou - Update on REINFORCE Study - Michael Weber

CRT 2017 : RENAL DENERVATION & HYPERTENSION THERAPIES - New Preclinical & Bench Findings That May Impact Outcome of Renal Denervation

Relevant Sections

- Preclinical Evaluation of the Renal Nerve: Anatomy, Renal Nerve Distribution and Animal Models - Renu Virmani - Functional Versus Structural Hypertension- Why They Require Different Approaches - Paul Sobotka - Evolution of Renal Denervation: Locations, Number of Ablation and Accessory Renal Arteries - Justin Davies - US ROX HTN Clinical Trial Design: Reason and Rational - Krishna Rocha-Singh - SMART Study: Mapping of the Renal Sympathetic Nerves - SYMAP Technology Update - Jie Wang - Pre-clinical evaluation of the Paradise Intravascular Ultrasound Therapy System for Renal Denervation - Renu Virmani

CRT 2017 : RENAL DENERVATION & HYPERTENSION THERAPIES - Renal Denervation Treatment for Resistant Hypertension: Innovative Technology Update

Relevant Sections

- Vascular Therapy for Uncontrolled Hypertension: The ROX Solution - Paul Sobotka - Second Generation Symplicity Catheter Safety and Efficacy Data - Justin Davies - Chemical Renal Denervation With Ethanol: First Report of Clinical Trial - Tim Fischell - Early Clinical Results With the Afferently Directed Non-Vascular Renal Denervation System - Rich Heuser - Critical Appraisal of Devices for the Management of Hypertension - Atul Pathak

CRT 2017 : RENAL DENERVATION & HYPERTENSION THERAPIES - Trial Design Part II & Future Directions

Relevant Sections

- What Is the Optimal Device Trial Design for Hypertension Therapy? - Michael Weber - Is There an Unmet Need for Device Treatment for Moderate Hypertension? - Thomas Luescher - What Are the Primary Endpoints for Controlling Hypertension? Unattended or Attended Office, Ambulatory or Home BP? - Felix Mahfoud - US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on ABPM Rationale/Potential Implications - Michael Weber - How Do I Treat Today’s Patients With Resistant Hypertension in My Practice? - Thomas Luescher - Future Directions for Treatment of Hypertension - Atul Pathak

CRT 2017 : Social Media for the Cardiologist

Relevant Sections

- Social Media for the Cardiologist

CRT 2017 : The Essentials of Transcaval

Relevant Sections

- Step-By-Step: The Transcaval Procedure - Robert Lederman

CRT 2017 : The Heart Healers: The Misfits, Mavericks, and Rebels Who Created the Greatest Interventional Cardiovascular Care

The Power of Imaging for Structural Heart

Relevant Sections

- Multimodality Imaging for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Thrombosis Update - Federico Asch

CRT 2017 : The Power of Imaging for Structural Heart - Supported by educational grants from Siemens Healthineers

Relevant Sections

- Innovative Imaging for Structural Heart Disease: What You Must Know - Steven Goldstein - CT Essentials for Optimizing Sizing and TAVR Planning - Gaby Weissman - Imaging the LAA Before and During Closure: ECHO, CT & ICE - Brij Maini - Imaging Guided Transeptal: The Essentials - Samir Kapadia

CRT 2017 : Transseptal Symposium

Relevant Sections

- Angio Landmarks for Transseptal - Horst Sievert - Echo Landmarks for Transseptal - Wang Zuyue - Role of ICE for Transseptal Puncture - Michael Slack - Transseptal Puncture Procedures and Devices - Zoltan Turi - Transseptal Puncture for LAA Closure and Mitral Valve Interventions: Indications and Techniques - Brij Maini - Iatrogenic ASD After Transseptal Interventions: Frequency, Impact, and Treatment (If Any) - Saibal Kar - Transvenous Transseptal Antegrade Approach—A Return to the Past? - Ted Feldman

CRT 2017 : VA Interesting Cases

Relevant Sections

- Interesting Case - Coronary #1 - Kul Aggarwal - Interesting Case - Coronary #2 - Jayant Bagai - Interesting Case - Coronary #3 - Anthony Bavry - Interesting Case - Coronary #4 - Crispin Davies - Interesting Case - Coronary #5 - Jayant Bagai - Interesting Case – Structural #1 - David Lu - Interesting Case – Structural #2 - Ali Denktas - Interesting Case – Structural #3 - Christian Nagy - Interesting Case – Structural #4 - Kendrick Shunk - Interesting Case – Structural #5 - Kreton Mavromatis

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices

Relevant Sections

- Protection Devices for Stroke Prevention: Does the Data Support Routine Use? - Eberhard Grube - Update on SENTINEL Trial Technology and Clinical Outcome - Samir Kapadia - Technology Overview and Perspectives From the DEFLECT III Randomized Trial - Alexandra Lansky - Magnitude of Stroke Post-TAVR: Do We Need Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices? - Michael Mack - What Are the Options for Intervention of a Patient Who Has a Stroke After TAVR? - Leo Nelson Hopkins

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - CRT Valve Aortic Hot Topics and Skill Set

Relevant Sections

- Conduction Disturbances Post-TAVR: Current Status and Future Perspectives - Chekrallah Chamandi - Patient Selection for TAVR: Use of Statistical Prediction Models - Fred Edwards - TAVR Optimal Anticoagulation Protocol - E. Murat Tuzcu - Predictors of Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR - Santiago Garcia - Coronary Disease and TAVR: Who, How and When to Treat? - James Hermiller - Outcome of Patients With LF AS Undergoing TAVR - Howard Herrmann - Concomitant MR in Patients Undergoing TAVR Should Be Treated Using Interventional Approaches: Pro Versus Con - Axel Linke - TAVR in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease - Fadi Matar - Transapical TAVR in Patients With Prior CABG - Chiu Wong - Transcaval Workshop Step-By-Step Safe and Effective Procedure - Robert Lederman - Large-Hole Closure Devices Design and Clinical Experience - Nicolas van Mieghem - Second Generation TAVR Devices for Bicuspid Disease: Outcomes From a Multicenter Registry - Didier Tchetche - TAVR in Patients With Chronic Lung Disease - Juan Crestanello - Applying Lean Processes to TAVR Work Flow to Reduce Waste - Gregory Mishkel

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - TAVR & PMVR: State of the Fields

Relevant Sections

- Recorded Case: TriGuard Case - Pieter Stella - TAVR: State of the Field and What Does the Future Hold? - Eberhard Grube - TAVR: Where Are We Going From Here? – The Surgeon's Perspective - Michael Mack - Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement: State of the Field - Ted Feldman - Ted Feldman - Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement: Where Are We Going From Here? – The Surgeon's Perspective - Neil Moat - Tricuspid Valve Repair: State of the Field - Francesco Maisano - Live Case from Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Ireland - Ganesh Manoharan

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - TAVR Show Me the Data

Relevant Sections

- Latest Data From Self-Expanding COREVALVE and EVOLUT R Trials - Jeffrey Popma - Latest Data From REPRISE Trials - Ted Feldman - Latest Data From Balloon Expandable Trials - E. Murat Tuzcu - Sapien 3 Valve in Corevalve to Treat Severe Aortic Regurgitation - James DeVries

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - Transcatheter Aortic Valves

Relevant Sections

- Patient Selection and TAVR vs. SAVR: Are We Ready for Low-Risk Patients? - Ron Waksman - What Does the Future Hold for Alternative Access? - Vinayak Bapat - Expanding Indications for TAVR – What Should Be Next? - Michael Reardon - Second Generation TAVR Devices for Bicuspid Disease - Didier Tchetche - TAVR: Valve Thrombosis and Leaflet Thickening – 2016 Update - Raj Makkar - TAVR Durability, Reality and Expectations: A Careful Relook at the Data - Danny Dvir

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - Valve & Structural Heart Revolution for the Surgeon

Relevant Sections

- Transcarotid and Transaxillary Approach - Christian Shults - Transfemoral Access Devices and Tips for Closure Devices - James Zidar - Direct Aortic TAVR Experience With Balloon-Expendable and Self-Expanding Valve - Michael Reardon - Transapical Closure Devices - Michael Mack - Optimizing Valve Sizing: Role of CT Versus. ECHO - Axel Linke - CRT Valve Aortic TAV/SAV: Tips and Tricks - George Michael Deeb - Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation of Lotus Valve: First-In-Man Multi-Center Experience - Vinayak Bapat - How to Perform a Successful Transapical - Paul Corso

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - AORTIC - Valve-In-Valve Working Luncheon Symposia

Relevant Sections

- Transseptal Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation- Mayra Guerrero - Tips and Tricks for Valve-In-Valve for Failing Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve - Danny Dvir - Acute Valve-In-Valve - Edward Koifman - Tips and Tricks for Mitral Valve-In-Valve and Valve-In-Ring - Vinayak Bapat

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - COMPLICATIONS: TAVR Complications and Management

Relevant Sections

- VSD post TAVR – Mechanisms Presentation and Management - Haim Danenberg - Thrombosis of Bioprosthetic Valves – Both TAVR and SAVR - Kyle Buchanan - Case Presentations: My Most Challenging Case - Mauricio Cohen - A Challenging Case of Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis Dysfunction: Endocarditis or Thrombosis? - Alaide Chieffo

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - Imaging The Aortic

Relevant Sections

- Essentials of Echocardiogram Imaging for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Rebecca Hahn - Sizing Algorithms for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Multiple Detector CT - Philipp Blanke - Assessing Residual Aortic Regurgitation - Federico Asch - Substitute for CTA Annular Sizing? - Howard Herrmann - Imaging Considerations for Optimal Valve-in-Valve Procedures Sizing and Prevention of Coronary Obstruction - Danny Dvir - How to Deal with Discrepancy Between Imaging Modalities Pre and Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Gaby Weissman - Fusion Imaging Echo and CT Coregistration what is Available and Is It Useful? - Rebecca Hahn - Imaging Versus Hemodynamic Assessments to Determine the Severity of PVR During TAVR: Factors Influencing Treatment Thresholds - Ted Feldman - Optimizing Alternative Access for TAVR - Daniel Watson - Quantitative Aortography for Assessment of TAVR: From Validation to Long Term Prognostics - Patrick Serruys

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - Imaging The Mitral

Relevant Sections

- Echocardiographic Determination of the Ideal and Difficult Mitral Morphology - Steven Goldstein - CT Data Acquisition and Landmarks for Mitral Valve Using CT - Philipp Blanke - Imaging Planning and Guidance for Transcatheter Mitral Repair Procedures: Assessing Residual Mitral Regurgitation Post-Surgical Intervention - Zuyue Wang - How to Grade Mitral Regurgitation After MitralClip - Federico M. Asch - CTA Planning for TMVR and Tricuspid Intervention - Carlos Ruiz - Landmarks of the Mitral Valve Using Fluoroscopy - Samir R. Kapadia - “TAVR” in Mitral Valve Case Presentation (VIV): Focus on Imaging - Danny Dvir - WATCHMAN Procedures That Will Showcase the Use of CT Angio 3D TEE and ICE - Brij Maini

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - MITRAL: Heart for the Surgeon: Breakfast I

Relevant Sections

- Surgical Mitral Valve Repair: What Is the Gold Standard? - Donald Glower - Tricuspid Repair Indications and Techniques - Steven Bolling - How I Treat Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) – The Surgeon's Perspective - Thierry Mesana - The Pathoanatomy of Functional MR as It Relates to Transcatheter Therapy - Ted Feldman - MAC and Transcatheter Valves - Mayra Guerrero - Transseptal Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation - Charanjit Rihal

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - MITRAL: Mitral Valve -In-Valve and Paravalvular Leak

Relevant Sections

- Lotus TMVR in MAC - Vinayak Bapat - Mitral Valve-In-Valve Lessons from the VIVID Registry - Danny Dvir - Transcatheter Approaches to Prosthetic Mitral Valve Failure and Paravalvular Leaks: Tips and Tricks - Carlos Ruiz - TMVR Versus Repair – What Does the Future Hold? - Francesco Maisano - TMVR in Surgical Valves and Rings - Charanjit Rihal

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - MITRAL: Mitral Valve Basic

Relevant Sections

- The Spectrum of Mitral Valve Pathologies: Relevance for Surgical and Structural Interventions - Renu Virmani - What Is the ECHO Gold Standard to Measure Mitral Regurgitation? - Steven Goldstein - Imaging the Mitral Valve With CT - Philipp Blanke - Degenerative MR: The Surgical Landscape Volumes, Techniques and Early & Late Outcomes - Lars Svensson - Current and New Surgical Aspects for Mitral Leaflet and Chordal Repair - Neil Moat - Functional Mitral Regurgitation: When to Repair – The Interventional Cardiologist’s Perspective - Marvin Eng - FMR: Surgical Approaches - Michael Reardon - Acute and late Results After Surgical Repair and Replacement of Degenerative MR - Thierry Mesana - Ongoing and Future Directions in Percutaneous Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation - Francesco Maisano - How to Predict LVOT Obstruction After Mitral Procedures - Vinayak Bapat - CTSN Trials of Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement - Michael Mack

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - MITRAL: Percutaneous Mitral Valve Technologies

Relevant Sections

- Percutaneous Approach to Mitral Valve Repair: Edge-To-Edge Mitral Leaflet Repair with Mitral Clip Technology Update - James Hermiller - Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty Update - Robert Lederman - Coronary Sinoplasty With the Carillon Device: REDUCE FMR and CLINCH Trials - Steven Goldberg - Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring: Cardioband Technology and Clinical Data Update - Francesco Maisano - Carillon for FMR, Device Design and Clinical Trials Update - Michael Haude - Neochord Device Design and Clinical Trials Update - Horst Sievert

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Technology Update

Relevant Sections

- Implantation of Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves in Native Mitral Valves With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification - Mayra Guerrero - Intentional Laceration of the Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet to Prevent LVOT Obstruction During TMVR - Toby Rogers - Intrepid Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Design, Clinical Results and Next Steps - Vinayak Bapat - TIARA, Design, Clinical Results and Next Steps - Danny Dvir - CardiAQ Design, Clinical Results and US Next Steps - Howard Herrmann - Tendyne: Technology and Clinical Results Update - Tendyne: Technology and Clinical Results Update - Twelve: Technology and Clinical Results Update - Eberhard Grube - M-Valve Update - Maurice Buchbinder - Cephea: Novel Design Features and Clinical Updates - Alaide Chieffo

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - TAVR & PMVR: State of the Fields

Relevant Sections

- Live Case from Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Ireland - Ganesh Manoharan

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - The Essentials on Mitral Clip: Treating Mitral Regurgetation, Addressing Patient Selection and Therapy in Complex Valvular Heart Disease

Relevant Sections

- What Is a Mitral Center of Excellence? - Ted Feldman - Mitral Clip for Functional MR: Pitfalls and Pearls - Scott Lim - Impact of Cardiac Imaging in Mitral Clip for Patients With Functional Mitral Regurgitation - Brij Maini - MitraClip for Acute and Subacute MR With Shock - Michael Rinaldi

CRT 2017 : VALVE & STRUCTURAL - TRICUSPID: Tricuspid Valve New Frontiers

Relevant Sections

- Natural History of Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation: Primary Versus Secondary TR - JoAnn Lindenfeld - Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair: Available Techniques and Patient Selection Criteria - Adam Greenbaum - Indications for and Outcomes of Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Disease - Steven Bolling - Intra-Procedural Guidance for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Devices - Rebecca Hahn - Edwards Transcatheter Approach to Tricuspid Regurgitation - Rebecca Hahn - Initial Experience With Trialign for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation - Charles Davidson - Transcatheter Therapy for Severe TR Heterotopic Valve Implant - Ramon Quesada - Mitral Clip for Tricuspid Regurgitation - Azeem Latib - Cardioband for Tricuspid Regurgitation - Francesco Maisano - Tricuspid Valve-In-Valve Implantation - Danny Dvir - Transcatheter Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation: Experience With the FORMA Device - Rebecca Hahn - Initial Experience With TriCinch (4Tech) - Francesco Maisano

CRT 2017 : Women in Interventional Cardiology: Stories of Success

Relevant Sections

- How to Promote Women Awareness to Heart Disease and the Role for Women Performing Interventional Cardiology In Europe - Alaide Chieffo - A Case That I Am Proud Of - Molly Szerlip - How to Lead a Structural Program - My Success Story - Mayra Guerrero - A Case That I Am Proud Of - Mirvat Alasnag - How to Take a Leadership Position in the AHA - Alice Jacobs - A Case That I Am Proud Of - Lourdes Prieto

Aorta Masterclass 2017: Session 1 - Decision Making

Relevant Sections

- Inherited or Acquired Aortic Conditions? - Laura Muino Mosquera - Diagnosis and Risk Assessment in Acute Aortic Syndromes - John Pepper - The Role of Biomarkers in the Acute Setting of AAS - Toru Suzuki - How Can 3-D Printing Help to Assess Aortic Diseases - Andrew Taylor - Planning Individualised Endovascular Treatment - Christoph Nienaber - Keynote Lecture: How Can Imaging Improve Outcome? - Artur Evangelista - Case Presentation - AAS with an Evolving Stroke - Terri-Ann Russell - Case Presentation - Subclavian Artery Aneurysm with Arch Disease - Andreas Mitsis - Case Presentation - Retrograde Type A dissection - Jullien Gaer - Case Presentation - Hybrid Approach for AVR and Coarctation - Ricky Vaja

Aorta Masterclass 2017: Session 2 - Risk and Benefit

Relevant Sections

- Aortic Dissection - Improved Care Over Two Decades from IRAD? - Foeke Nauta - Life After Successful Repair of Acute Type A Dissection - Who is at Risk to Die? - Ulrich Rosendahl - TAAA Acute Branched Grafting - Athanasios Katsargyris - The Effects of TAVI on the Practice of Aortic Valve Surgery - George Asimakopoulos - Keynote Lecture: How Stem Cell Research May Help the Patient with Aortic Disease - Sanjay Sinha

Aorta Masterclass 2017: Session 3 - Challenges in the Proximal Aorta

Relevant Sections

- How to Deal with the Dissected Arch - Joe Bavaria - The Role of Endovascular Management - Christoph Nienaber - Treatment Options for Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection - Martin Czerny - Keynote Lecture: The Changing Pattern of Treatment of Acute Events in the Ascending Aorta - Luca Welter

Aorta Masterclass 2017: Session 4 - Protecting the Brain and Spinal Cord

Relevant Sections

- Revisiting the collateral network: does embolization protect the cord? - Christoph Etz - Early Pelvic Revascularisation in BEVAR - Athanasios Katsargyris - Keynote Discussion: The Patient's View - Harvey Weston - Case Presentation - Mechanical AVR Thrombus - Shagorika Talukder - Case Presentation - Aortic Arch Aneurysm Repair - Mohammad Miah - Case Presentation - Complex Coarctation Repair - Ahmed Torky - Case Presentation - Complex Aortic Interventions in Marfan’s Syndrome - Ahmed Osman

Aorta Masterclass 2017: Session 5 - Emerging Technologies: Pipeline Session

Relevant Sections

- Reducing the Burden of Transfusion - Mark Field - Keynote Lecture: Risk Assessment for the Asymptomatic Patient with Aortic Disease - Sam Nashef

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), September 2017, London

2 day course, September 11-12th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics in coronary physiology? DEFINE-FLAIR iFR; SwedeHeart; Compare Acute, Syntax II - Dr Sayan Sen - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow - Dr Guus de Waard - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Dr Sukjinder Nijjer - Getting the most out of our Advances in Coronary Physiology Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Dr Bruce Samuels - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design and results - Prof Javier Escaned - Combined, patient-level pooled analysis of DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart and safety of deferral in stable coronary disease and ACS. Does flow underlie the results? - Prof Amir Lerman - Should we be using a dichotonomous cut-point? Understanding mismatch between iFR and FFR from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart - Dr Bruce Samuels - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Bon Kwon-Koo - What effect do coronary collaterals have on physiological measurements: practical considerations - Prof Gerald Werner - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart: Implication for guidelines and evaluation of coronary ischaemia - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Post PRAMI, Culprit, and Compare Acute, what role does physiology have in coronary revascularization? What other studies are needed? - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Can PdPa or contrast be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? - Dr Christopher Cook - Should we be treating a number? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. - Dr Justin Davies - Understanding SyncVision Co-registration and why it’s important to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Dr Bruce Samuels - How to interpret an FFR >0.80 - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Big questions in cardiology? PCI or CABG? My predictions of how Syntax II and DEFINE-FLAIR will shape coronary revascularization - Dr Justin Davies - What role does coronary microcirculatory dysfunction have in coronary lesion assessment? - Prof Amir Lerman - Should we need stenting at all? ORBITA study - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - What’s the role for CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2017? - Dr Christopher Cook - How does right arterial pressure impact physiological assessment? - Dr Christopher Cook - Physiological assessment in coronary stenosis pre TAVI - Dr Yousif Ahmad

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, September 2017

2 day course, September 11-12th 2017 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- What is IVUS? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Dr Bruce Samuels - Case examples that show how IVUS changes outcomes – ST/LMS/ISR/FMJ - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Normal anatomy and vessel landmarks - Dr Robert Gerber - Making measurements - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Common abnormalities: Calcium, Dissection, Thrombus - Dr Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital – Syncvision case - Getting the most out of our Advances in Intravascular Imaging Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - How to choose and optimize your stent using IVUS – three examples of tailoring IVUS results to the vessel characteristics - Dr Akiko Maehara - Learning core IVUS skills – three cases illustrating the most important things a new IVUS user must be able to recognise - Prof Javier Escaned - Stent failures 1 – Identifying causes of stent thrombosis - Prof Bon Kwon-Koo - How I use IVUS in CTO procedures - Prof Gerald Werner - Cases where IVUS was the difference between success and failure - Prof Amir Lerman - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Dr Peter O'Kane - What is the main IVUS abnormality seen in these cases? Five short cases for review. - Dr Akiko Maehara - The practical aspects of running an IVUS programme – training, equipment and procedure volumes - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Left main PCI – why use IVUS and how do we use the images and measurements provided? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - When to use physiology and when to use imaging – case examples where one beats the other. - Prof Bon Kwon-Koo - Stent failures 2 – Identifying causes of restenosis - Dr Peter O'Kane - Intravascular imaging during procedures on sick patients – showboating, or potential saviour? - Dr Robert Gerber - Comparing IVUS and OCT – competitors, or complementary? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Welcome and introductions - Dr Andrew Sharp

ISCP 2017 - Sudden Cardiac Death and Syncope - Joint Session ISCP and ESC WG of Pharmacotherapy

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Opening Ceremony of the ISCP Congress 2017 - Antoni Martínez-Rubio - Syncope: Differential Diagnoses and Signs of High Risk - Ángel Moya - Pharmacotherapy in Neurocardiogenic Syncope: New Options - Carlos Morillo - Primary and Secondary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Ischemic Heart Disease and Myocardiopathies: Do Drugs Have any Role? - Juergen Kuschyck - Primary and Secondary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Channelopathies: Role of Drugs and Devices - Josep Brugada - The interplay Between Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Cardiac Death - Martin Borggrefe - Current Perspectives on the Use of Digoxin - Mohammad Shenasa - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Sudden Cardiac Death and Syncope - Joint Session ISCP and ESC WG of Pharmacotherapy

ISCP 2017 - Treatment of Heart Failure in 2017 - Joint Session ISCP and Cardio Vascular Clinical Trialist forum (I)

Relevant Sections

- Electrolytes and Renal Function in Heart Failure - Celso Amodeo - Raas Dual Inhibition and Beyond in Heart Failure Treatment - Felipe Martínez - The Effect of Coenzyme Qlo on Morbidity and Mortality in Chronic Heart Failure - Krzysztof Filipiak - Antidiabetic Drugs in Management of Heart Failure - The New Revolution? - Xavier Garcia-Moll - Guidelines Update - José Luis López Sendón - Mineralcorticoid Receptor Antagonist: Even More Evidence - Faiez Zannad - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Treatment of Heart Failure in 2017 - Joint Session ISCP and Cardio Vascular Clinical Trialist forum (I)

ISCP 2017 - Treatment of Heart Failure in 2017 - Joint Session ISCP and Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC)

Relevant Sections

- Pharmacological Treatment of Diastolic Heart Failure: The Present and the Future - Tatsuya Morimoto - Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with CRT - Mohammad Shenasa - Regeneration Therapy: Reality or Dream? - Antoni Bayes-Genís - Tackling Heart Rate - Enrique Galve - Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Nicolás Manito - Economic Aspects of Heart Failure - Markku Mäkijärvi - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Treatment of Heart Failure in 2017 - Joint Session ISCP and Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC)

ISCP 2017 - The Henry N. Neufeld Lecture

Relevant Sections

- Atrial Fibrillation - From Epidemiology to Prevention and Management - Günter Breithardt

ISCP 2017 - Atrial Fibrillation: Summary of the Most Important Knowledge - Joint Session ISCP and Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES)

Relevant Sections

- The P Wave: From Cinderella to Princess Royal - Manuel Martinez Sélles - Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation: A Lost Battle? - George Dan - The Best Reasons for Edoxaban - Gonzalo Barón - The Best Reasons for Apixaban - Juan Cosín - The Best Reasons for Rivaroxaban - Carlos Morillo - The Best Reasons for Dabigatran - Antoni Martínez-Rubio - Bleeding Prevention and Treatment - Amparo Santamaría - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Atrial Fibrillation: Summary of the Most Important Knowledge - Joint Session ISCP and Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES)

ISCP 2017 - Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Relevant Sections

- Lipid Lowering with Statins and Ezetimibe: The Role in 2017 - Álvaro Sosa Liprandi - Clinical Data with PCSK9 inhibitors - Alberto Lorenzatti - The Paradox of Smoking and Obesity During the Prevention of Atherosclerosis - Koji Hasegawa - Modulating Cardiovascular Risk with Antidiabetic therapy: The Big Surprise and Lessons for the Future - José Ramón González Juanatey - Refractory Hypertension: What is Essential to Know in 2017 - Thomas Kahan - Myocardial infarction and Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries - Stefan Agewall - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Prevention and Treatment of atherosclerosis

ISCP 2017 - Coronary Artery Disease - Joint Session ISCP and European Association of Professors Emeriti

Relevant Sections

- Chest Pain in Aortic Stenosis: Novel Diagnostic and therapeutic Data - Dennis Cokkinos - Antiplatelets After PCI in 2017, Which Agents and for how Long? - Pablo Avanzas - Role of Life-Style in the Prevention of the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease - Mário Maranhão - Management of Microvascular Angina - Juan Carlos Kaski - Ranolazine - Pharmacological Characteristics and therapeutic Effects - Juan Tamargo - Novel Lipid Lowering Therapy Against Coronary atherosclerosis: Role of PCSK9 Inhibitors - Masayuki Yoshida - Improving Persistence and Clinical Results of Drug Therapy: The Role of a Polypill - José María Castellano - Discussion of ISCP 2017 - Coronary Artery Disease - Joint Session ISCP and European Association of Professors Emeriti

ISCP 2017 - Conference

Relevant Sections

- Advanced Interatrial Block. Is it Already Time to Anticoagulate in the Absence of Atrial Fibrillation? - Antoni Bayés de Luna - Moving from Risk Factors to Persons at Risk: The Need for Individual and Global Strategies - Valentí Fuster

Roundtable Discussion: Coronary Physiology - Safety of Coronary Revascularisation Deferral Based on iFR and FFR Measurements in Stable Angina and Acute Coronary Syndromes

Relevant Sections

- Session 1: Pooled Analysis, Study Design & Results - Session 2: Pooled Analysis - How should we interpret the data? - Session 3: Practical implications - Session 4: Guidelines and Future Research

Roundtable Discussion: Syntax II Results

Relevant Sections

- Session 1: Study Design & Results - Session 2: How should we interpret the data? - Session 3: Practical implications in PCI - Session 4: Practical Implications in CTO PCI and Reflections on Future Research

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, March 2018

2 day course, March 26-27th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- What is IVUS? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Prof Jacek Legutko - Learning points from real life cases of IVUS utilization - Prof Javier Escaned - Making measurements - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Artefacts and easy mistakes to make when reading IVUS images - Nieves Gonzalo - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital – Syncvision case - How to choose and optimize your stent using IVUS – a practical guide - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Getting the most out of our Advances in Intravascular Imaging Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - Stent failures 1 – Identifying causes of stent thrombosis - Prof Rajesh Kharbanda - How I use IVUS in CTO procedures - Prof Javier Escaned - Left main PCI – why use IVUS and how do we use the images and measurements provided? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Dr Peter O'Kane - Co-registration of IVUS and physiology - Dr Sayan Sen - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - When to use physiology and when to use imaging – case examples where one beats the other. - Prof Rajesh Kharbanda - Stent failures 2 – Identifying and correcting causes of restenosis - Prof Jacek Legutko - Cases where IVUS changed management - Prof Jacek Legutko - Intravascular imaging during procedures on sick patients – showboating, or potential saviour? - Dr Peter O'Kane - Comparing IVUS and OCT – competitors, or complementary? - Dr Peter O'Kane

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), March 2018, London

2 day course, March 26-27th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics in coronary physiology? DEFINE-FLAIR iFR; SwedeHeart; Compare Acute, Syntax II - Prof Manesh Patel - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Prof Rajesh Kharbanda - Getting the most out of our Advances in Coronary Physiology Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Dr Mauro Echavarria - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design and results - Dr Justin Davies - Combined, patient-level pooled analysis of DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart and safety of deferral in stable coronary disease and ACS. Does flow underlie the results? - Prof Javier Escaned - Health Economic assessment using iFR and FFR to guide revascularization decision-making. - Prof Manesh Patel - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best- practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Rajesh Kharbanda - Should we be using a dichotomous cut-point? Understanding mismatch between iFR and FFR from DEFINE- FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart using flow. - Dr Christopher Cook - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart: Implication for guidelines and evaluation of coronary ischaemia - Prof Manesh Patel - Safety of deferral in LAD, and non-LAD vessels using iFR and FFR guide approach. - Dr Sayan Sen - Can PdPa or contrast be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? - Dr Christopher Cook - Big questions in cardiology, PCI or CABG? My predictions of how Syntax II and DEFINE-FLAIR will shape coronary revascularization - Dr Justin Davies - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Personal physician experience of iFR and FFR assessment - Dr David Mackereth - Should we be treating a number? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. - Dr Justin Davies - Understanding SyncVision Co-registration and why it’s important to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How to interpret an FFR >0.80 - Dr Mauro Echavarria - Post PRAMI, Culprit, and Compare Acute, what role does physiology have in coronary revascularization? What other studies are needed? - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Should we need stenting at all? ORBITA study - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - What’s the role for CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2018? - Dr Christopher Cook - Physiological assessment in coronary stenosis pre TAVI - Dr Yousif Ahmad

Syncvision and iFR Co-Registration

Justin Davies at EuroPCR 2018 describes state-of-the art use of iFR and Syncvision iFR Co-registration.

Relevant Sections

- Syncvision and iFR Co-Registration (Part 1) - Syncvision and iFR Co-Registration (Part 2)

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), June 2018, London

2 day course, June 11-12th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics in coronary physiology: DEFINE-FLAIR iFR; SwedeHeart; Syntax II - Prof Javier Escaned - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow - Dr Justin Davies - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Prof Javier Escaned - Getting the most out of our Advances in Coronary Physiology Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Prof Amir Lerman - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design and results - Dr Allen Jeremias - Combined, patient-level pooled analysis of DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart and safety of deferral in stable coronary disease and ACS. Does flow underlie the results? - Prof Javier Escaned - Health Economic assessment using iFR and FFR to guide revascularization decision-making. - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best- practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Should we be using a dichotomous cut-point? Understanding mismatch between iFR and FFR from DEFINE- FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart using flow. - Dr Christopher Cook - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart: Implication for guidelines and evaluation of coronary ischaemia - Dr Allen Jeremias - Safety of deferral in LAD, and non-LAD vessels using iFR and FFR guide approach. - Dr Justin Davies - Can PdPa or contrast be used as a substitute for iFR/FFR? - Dr Christopher Cook - Lessons learned from the 2-year results of SYNTAX II - Prof Patrick Serruys - Should we be treating a number? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. - Dr Justin Davies - Are we missing stenoses when we don’t perform a pressure wire pullback? - Dr Christopher Cook - Understanding SyncVision Co-registration and why it’s important to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How to interpret an FFR >0.80 - Prof Amir Lerman - Post PRAMI, Culprit, and Compare Acute, what role does physiology have in coronary revascularization? What other studies are needed? - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Should we need stenting at all? Lessons from ORBITA - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Tailor-made decision-making for surgical or percutaneous revascularization based on non-invasive imaging and comorbidities: The SYNTAX III trial - Prof Patrick Serruys - Is it still too early to use CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2018? - Dr Christopher Cook - Physiological assessment in coronary stenosis pre TAVI - Dr Yousif Ahmad - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, June 2018

2 day course, June 11-12th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- What is IVUS? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Dr Allen Jeremias - Left main PCI – why use IVUS and how do we use the images and measurements provided? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Common abnormalities: Calcium, Dissection, Thrombus - Dr Andrew Sharp - Artefacts and easy mistakes to make when reading IVUS images - Nieves Gonzalo - Cases that justified getting out the IVUS catheter - Prof Amir Lerman - Getting the most out of our Advances in Intravascular Imaging Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Dr Allen Jeremias - Stent failures 1 – Identifying causes of stent thrombosis - Prof Sunao Nakamura - How to choose and optimize your stent using IVUS – a practical guide - Dr Andrew Sharp - The practical aspects of running an IVUS programme – training, equipment and procedure volumes - Dr Robert Gerber - Stent failures 2 – Identifying and correcting the causes of restenosis - Prof Sunao Nakamura - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Cases where IVUS changed management - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Can we achieve plaque regression with current available treatments? - Prof Patrick Serruys - How I use IVUS in CTO procedures - Prof Sunao Nakamura - Co-registration of IVUS and physiology - Dr Andrew Sharp - Making measurements - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Welcome and introductions - Dr Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital

ASE 2017 - Focus: Tricuspid Valve Disease

Relevant Sections

- Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation: Diagnosis and Management - Ana Clara Rodrigues - Pacemaker Lead Tricuspid Regurgitation: Diagnosis and Management - Garvan Kane - Carcinoid Heart Disease - Jeanne M. DeCara

ASE 2017 - Stress Echo

Relevant Sections

- Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease - Manish Bansal - I Can’t Breathe: The Diastolic Stress Echo - Jong-Won Ha

ASE 2017 - Three Faces of Apical Dysfunction

Relevant Sections

- Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Aneurysm - Monica Mukherjee - Apical Myocardial Infarction with Aneurysm - Leo Marcoff - Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy - Takahiro Shiota - Question and Answer - Monica Mukherjee, Leo Marcoff & Takahiro Shiota

ASE 2017 - Diastolic Function Assessment

Relevant Sections

- Patient with Dyspnea and Normal Ejection Fraction: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - Steven J. Lester - Refractory Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction: Constriction - Jae K. Oh - Refractory Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Bonita Anderson - Question and Answer - Steven J. Lester, Jae K. Oh & Bonita Anderson

ASE 2017 - Everyday Use of Contrast to Solve Clinical Dilemmas

Relevant Sections

- Evaluation for Ischemic Heart Disease - Michael L. Main - Evaluation of the Post Myocardial Infarction Patient - Howard Leong-Poi - Evaluation of Cardiac Masses - Cynthia C. Taub - Question and Answer - Michael L. Main, Howard Leong-Poi & Cynthia C. Taub

ASE 2017 - Hiding in Plain Sight: Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Mimickers Not to Miss

Relevant Sections

- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Anna Woo - Fabry Disease - Maurizio Galderisi - Amyloidosis - Amit R. Patel - Question and Answer - Anna Woo, Maurizio Galderisi & Amit R. Patel

ASE 2017 - Focus On the Right Ventricle: Advanced Clinical Assessment

Relevant Sections

- Will This Right Ventricle Support an LVAD? - James Kirkpatrick - Echocardiographic Evaluation of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy - Danita M. Yoerger-Sanborn - Right Ventricle Manifestations of Systemic Diseases - Monica Mukherjee

ASE 2017 - Mechanical Circulatory Support

Relevant Sections

- Echo Guidance of Devices for Temporary Percutaneous Circulatory Support - Preetham Kumar - The LVAD Ramp Study - Karima Addetia - LVAD Emergencies - Bethany Austin - Question and Answer - Preetham Kumar, Karima Addetia & Bethany Austin

ASE 2017 - The Athlete’s Heart

Relevant Sections

- The Effect of Athletic Conditioning on Cardiac Structure and Function - Dermot Phelan - Differentiating Athlete’s Heart From Pathologic Conditions - Anthony Magalski - The NCAA Consensus Statement on CV Care of College Student Athletes: Is ECG Screening Enough? - Kyle W. Klarich - Question and Answer - Dermot Phelan, Anthony Magalski & Kyle W. Klarich

ASE 2017 - Clinical Application of Strain Imaging

Relevant Sections

- Strain and Cardiomyopathy - Christian S. Breburda - Left Ventricular Strain in the Assessment of the Patient with Cancer - Ana Barac - Use of Strain in Assessment of Valvular Heart Disease - Susan Mayer - Question and Answer - Christian S. Breburda, Ana Barac & Susan Mayer

ASE 2017 - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Role of Echo in Evaluation and Intervention

Relevant Sections

- Echo Guidance of Surgical Myectomy - Nishash Quader - Question and Answer - A. Hays, S. Goldstein & Nishash Quader

ASE 2017 - Diastology Boot Camp

Relevant Sections

- Diastolic Dysfunction with Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction - Ashley Woolf - Assessing Left Ventricular Filling Pressures - Lisa A. Bienvenu - Turning the Data Into Action: Diastology Case Examples - Brad J. Roberts - Question and Answer - Ashley Woolf, Lisa A. Bienvenu & Brad J. Roberts

ASE 2017 - “IN the Know” for the Sonographer

Relevant Sections

- Council on Cardiovascular Sonography - Carol Mitchell - IN The Profession: Sonographer Career Pathways - Marsha L. Roberts - Do We Really Need An Advanced Cardiac Sonographer - Pro - Bijoy Khandheria, Chris Kramer - Do We Really Need An Advanced Cardiac Sonographer - Con - Judy Mangion

Relevant Sections

- CTO PCI to RCA - Antonio Colombo, Mauro Carlino, Sunao Nakamura, Gloria Melzi - PCI for the proximal RCA - Antonio Colombo, Azeem Latib, Todd Brinton - MVD PCI with rotational atherectomy - Antonio Colombo, Azeem Latib, Sunau Nakamura, Francesco Giannini

Advanced Physiology Course (PARIS) - Module 1

1 day course, June 22nd 2018 Paris

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advanced Physiology Course - Module 1 - Dr Justin Davies - Understanding the basics of coronary physiology: flow, pressure, resistance - Dr Justin Davies - Basics in fluid dynamics of the effects of coronary artery disease: what the clinician should learn from the Engineer - Damien Garcia - Coronary flow reserve and flow based analysed - Prof Javier Escaned - Practical cases - Dr Brahim Harbaoui - Overview of the physiological indices available: iFR, FFR, CFR, HMR, IMR... What do they tell us? What are the differences? - Dr Sayan Sen - How to assess ischemia in the catheter laboratory during routine angiography? - Prof Eric van Belle - Case history iFR/FFR/PET? - Dr Sayan Sen - Can I trust my eyes? - Dr Justin Davies

Simple Education: Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration, July 2018, London

2 day course, July 2nd-3rd 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Javier Escaned - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow, across single and serial stenoses. - Dr Christopher Cook - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making. - Prof Carlo Di Mario - How does IVUS work? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Dr Andrew Sharp - An A-Z of the uses of SyncVision co-registration - Prof Javier Escaned - IVUS guided PCI - Japanese style - Prof Hitoshi Matsuo - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies. - Dr Justin Davies - Using SyncVision Co-registration to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Dr Andrew Sharp - Should we be treating a physiology number or vessel MLA? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. - Dr Justin Davies - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - How to integrate iFR and IVUS Co-registration into your clinical practice? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-Registration - Dr Andrew Sharp - My top 3 cases when Co-Registration changed my practice - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Recorded live case

Simple Education Interventional Cardiology: Coronary Physiology Course (iFR, FFR, CFR, CT-FFR), September 2018, London

2 day course, September 10-11th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Coronary Physiology Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics in coronary physiology: DEFINE-FLAIR iFR; SwedeHeart; Syntax II - Dr Justin Davies - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow - Dr Christopher Cook - Getting the most out of our Advances in Coronary Physiology Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design and results - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Dr Justin Davies - Combined, patient-level pooled analysis of DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart and safety of deferral in stable coronary disease and ACS. Does flow underlie the results? - Dr Justin Davies - Health Economic assessment using iFR and FFR to guide revascularization decision-making. - Dr Christopher Cook - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Understanding mismatch between iFR and FFR from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart using pressure and flow and exercise physiology data. - Dr Christopher Cook - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart: Implication for guidelines and evaluation of coronary ischaemia - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Safety of deferral in LAD, and non-LAD vessels using iFR and FFR guide approach - Dr Sayan Sen - Should stenting be used at all? Results and impact from ORBITA - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Lessons learned from the 2-year results of SYNTAX II - Prof Javier Escaned - Should we be treating a number? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. Are we missing physiologically significant stenoses? - Dr Justin Davies - Understanding SyncVision Co-registration and why it’s important to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Should we be using a dichotomous cutpoint and what is the meaning of an FFR >0.80 - Prof Javier Escaned - Using digital algorithms and AI to improve physiological measurement and data interpretation - Dr Justin Davies - The value of intracoronary physiology in acute coronary syndromes - Prof Javier Escaned - Is it still too early to use CT-FFR and angio-FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2018? - Dr Justin Davies - Physiological assessment in coronary stenosis pre TAVI - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Case study - Dr Justin Davies - How does right atrial pressure impact physiological assessment? - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital

Simple Education: Advances in Intravascular Imaging, September 2018

2 day course, September 10-11th 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- European guidance on use if intravascular imaging – why and when? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - How calcification affects PCI and how IVUS can help us - Prof Jacek Legutko - Making measurements - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Artefacts and easy mistakes to make when reading IVUS images - Prof Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Optimizing PCI of long lesions with IVUS – case examples of how I selected stents and balloons - Prof Andrew Sharp - Co-registration of IVUS and physiology - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Getting the most out of our Advances in Intravascular Imaging Courses: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - Understanding stent thrombosis and restenosis using IVUS imaging - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Heart team discussions and intravascular imaging/physiology – are we talking the same language? - Prof Andrew Sharp - Left main PCI – why use IVUS and how do we use the images and measurements provided? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - What do these IVUS images show? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - When to use physiology and when to use imaging – case examples where one beats the other - Prof Javier Escaned - Intravascular imaging during procedures on sick patients - Prof Jacek Legutko - Training Fellows in IVUS use - Jurgen Ligthart - Cases that justified getting out the IVUS catheter - Jurgen Ligthart

Advanced Physiology Course (LYON) - Module 2

1 day course, September 28th 2018 Lyon

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and basics of the course - Refresher of key take home messages from Module 1 - Dr Justin Davies - Evidence base for Flow based measurements - Prof Javier Escaned - Practical case 1- Dr Brahim Harbaoui - What is the foundation for current evidence for the clinical use of FFR - Prof Eric van Belle - What is the foundation for current evidence for the clinical use of iFR - Dr Justin Davies - Practical case 3 - Prof Javier Escaned - Invasive Physiology: Implication of updating the ESC/EACTS Guidelines - Prof Eric van Belle - Practical case 2 - Dr Damien Garcia

Simple Education: Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration, October 2018, London

2 day course, October 22nd-23rd 2018 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Andrew Sharp - How does resting physiology work, and why is it better for making assessments of serial stenoses - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Bruce Samuels - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Juliet Nilsson - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making. - Prof Carlo Di Mario - How does IVUS work? What evidence is there for clinical benefit? - Prof Andrew Sharp - IVUS guided PCI - ABC for your IVUS practice - Prof Jasvindar Singh - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies. - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform good Co-Registration measurements? - Dr Bruce Samuels - Using SyncVision Co-registration to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Prof Andrew Sharp - CEREBRIA-1: Machine Learning vs Expert Human Opinion to Determine Physiologically Optimized Coronary Revascularization Strategies - Dr Justin Davies - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Prof Andrew Sharp - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-Registration - Prof Jasvindar Singh - Co-reg of iFR with angiography in an unusual scenario - Prof Andrew Sharp - Using iFR Co-registration to plan revascularization decision-making: Cases examples - Prof Jasvindar Singh - How to integrate iFR and IVUS Co-registration into your clinical practice? - Dr Bruce Samuels - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned

Advanced Physiology Course (LILLE) - Module 3

1 day course, November 23rd 2018 Lille

Relevant Sections

- Review of Module 2: Clinical trial evidence, guidelines and aortic stenosis - Dr Justin Davies - Functional Testing Underlying Revascularization: The Future study - Prof Eric van Belle - iFR pull back: The final answer? - Dr Sina Porouchani - Co-registration: how, when, and what it gives me - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Invasive Physiology: Implication of updating the ESC/EACTS Guidelines - Prof Eric van Belle - What's the role for CT-FFR and Angio FFR in the catheter laboratory in 2018 - Dr Justin Davies - With or without physiology, should we be stenting after Orbita? - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Practical case - Prof Patrick Ohlmann

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, March 2019, London

2 day course, March 25th-26th 2019 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow, across single and serial stenoses - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Andrew Sharp - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - How does IVUS work? - Jurgen Ligthart - ABC of how to perform good IVUS measurements? - Prof Andrew Sharp - How to perform good co-registration measurements using iFR and IVUS - Dr Sayan Sen - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Evidence base for IVUS: to support use in routine practice - Prof Jacek Legutko - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies - Dr Justin Davies - iFR or FFR in the LAD. What does the clinical outcome data tell us? - Dr Sayan Sen - Focal or diffuse disease? Co-registration of Intra-Coronary Physiology Measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Should we be treating a physiology number or vessel MLA? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment - Prof Javier Escaned - Artificial intelligence guiding physiological data interpretation and improving patient safety - Dr Christopher Cook - ABC for using Coronary Physiology in Aortic Stenosis, PPCI/ACS, Muscle Bridges and Atrial Fibrillation - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-registration - Prof Andrew Sharp - My top 3 cases when Co-Registration changed my practice - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - My top 3 cases when Co-Registration changed my practice - Dr Peter O'Kane - Breakout session: Common pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - Dr Ricardo Petraco

Intracoronary Guidance in Complex PCI in Madrid, April 2019

1st-2nd April 2019, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Best practices and personalised medicine in complex PCI - Prof Javier Escaned - Essential steps for physiology-based PCI planning and guidance - Dr Mauro Echavarria - Essential steps for intracoronary imaging-based PCI planning and guidance - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Why artificial intelligence will improve PCI guidance - Dr Justin Davies - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Intracoronary diagnostics in multivessel disease PCI - Dr Carlos Collet - Left main PCI: improving safety and outcomes with intracoronary guidance - Prof Maciej Lesiak - Contemporary aspects of PCI in heavily calcified vessels - Prof Javier Escaned - Getting the most out of this course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - Functional assessment of coronary stenosis prior to TAVI - Dr Hernán Mejía-Rentería - Coronary bifurcations: an update on diagnosis, PCI planning and guidance - Prof Goran Stankovic - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Intracoronary guidance in acute coronary syndromes - Dr Enrico Cerrato - Complex PCI in patients with impaired LV function - Prof Robert-Jan van Geuns - Stent failure: contemporary aspects of diagnosis and treatment - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - DEFINE-PCI: Assessment of residual ischaemia after successful PCI - Dr Justin Davies - Get me out of here! Problem solving on complex PCI - Prof Robert-Jan van Geuns - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, June 2019, London

2 day course, June 10th-11th 2019 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Javier Escaned - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow, across single and serial stenoses - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Andrew Sharp - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - How does IVUS work? - Prof Andrew Sharp - ABC of how to perform good IVUS measurements? - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - How to perform good co-registration measurements using iFR and IVUS - Dr Allen Jeremias - Live case transmission from Hammersmith Hospital - Dr Sayan Sen - DEFINE-PCI: Are we leaving our patients with incomplete revascularisation? - Dr Allen Jeremias - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making - Prof Javier Escaned - Evidence base for IVUS: to support use in routine practice - Prof Andrew Sharp - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies - Dr Justin Davies - iFR or FFR in the LAD. What does the clinical outcome data tell us? - Prof Javier Escaned - Using SyncVision Co-registration to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease - Prof Andrew Sharp - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned - Should we be treating a physiology number or vessel MLA? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Artificial intelligence guiding physiological data interpretation and improving patient safety - Dr Justin Davies - ABC for using Coronary Physiology in Aortic Stenosis, PPCI/ACS, Muscle Bridges and Atrial Fibrillation - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-registration - Prof Andrew Sharp - My top 3 cases when Co-Registration changed my practice - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Physiological data interpretation and avoiding pitfalls - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, September 2019, London

2 day course, September 9th-10th 2019 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow, across single and serial stenoses - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Andrew Sharp - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - How does IVUS work? - Jurgen Ligthart - ABC of how to perform good IVUS measurements? - Prof Andrew Sharp - How to perform good co-registration measurements using iFR and IVUS - Dr Sayan Sen - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Evidence base for IVUS: to support use in routine practice - Prof Amir Lerman - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies - Dr Justin Davies - iFR or FFR in the LAD. What does the clinical outcome data tell us? - Dr Sayan Sen - Using SyncVision Co-registration to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease. What does DEFINE-PCI tell us? - Dr Bruce Samuels - Should we be treating a physiology number or vessel MLA? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment - Prof Javier Escaned - Artificial intelligence guiding physiological data interpretation and improving patient safety - Dr Christopher Cook - ABC for using Coronary Physiology in Aortic Stenosis, PPCI/ACS, Muscle Bridges and Atrial Fibrillation - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-registration - Prof Andrew Sharp - My top 3 cases when Co-Registration changed my practice - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Breakout session: Common pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, October 2019, London

2 day course, October 21st-22nd 2019 London, W2 2EA

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Hot topics overview in coronary physiology and imaging - Prof Javier Escaned - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow, across single and serial stenoses - Dr Justin Davies - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Getting the most out of our Imaging and Physiology Co-Registration Course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - How does IVUS work? - Prof Andrew Sharp - ABC of how to perform good IVUS measurements? - Prof Jose De La Torre - How to perform good co-registration measurements using iFR and IVUS - Prof Carlo Di Mario - DEFINE-PCI: Are we leaving our patients with incomplete revascularisation? - Prof Andrew Sharp - 20 year overview of clinical trial data to support the use of coronary physiology in revascularisation decision-making - Prof Javier Escaned - Evidence base for IVUS: to support use in routine practice - Prof Erick Schampaert - Understanding how SyncVision differs from other co-registration based technologies - Dr Justin Davies - iFR or FFR in the LAD. What does the clinical outcome data tell us? - Dr Sayan Sen - Using SyncVision Co-registration to distinguish between focal and diffuse coronary disease. - Prof Giuseppe Tarantini - Should we be treating a physiology number or vessel MLA? Moving from vessel level ischaemia to stenosis level assessment. - Prof Javier Escaned - Artificial intelligence guiding physiological data interpretation and improving patient safety - Dr Christopher Cook - ABC for using Coronary Physiology in Aortic Stenosis, PPCI/ACS, Muscle Bridges and Atrial Fibrillation - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How to tackle LMS assessment and treatment using SyncVision Co-Registration - Prof Andrew Sharp - Breakout session: Common pitfalls of FFR and iFR assessment - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Live case transmission from Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Prof Javier Escaned

Intracoronary Guidance in Complex PCI in Madrid, October 2019

28th-29th October 2019, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Best practices and personalised medicine in complex PCI - Prof Javier Escaned - Essential steps for physiology-based PCI planning and guidance - Dr Allen Jeremias - Essential steps for intracoronary imaging-based PCI planning and guidance - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - DEFINE-PCI: Assessment of residual ischaemia after successful PCI - Dr Allen Jeremias - Intracoronary diagnostics in multivessel disease PCI - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Contemporary use of excimer laser in complex PCI - Dr Richard Shlofmitz - Contemporary aspects of PCI in heavily calcified vessels - Prof Javier Escaned - Getting the most out of this course: online-resources, and certification - Dr Justin Davies - Functional assessment of coronary stenosis prior to TAVI - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Coronary bifurcations: an update on diagnosis, PCI planning and guidance - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - Intracoronary guidance in acute coronary syndromes - Dr Hernan Mejia-Renteria - Revascularisation in stable angina: a contemporary perspective - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Stent failure: contemporary aspects of diagnosis and treatment - Dr Nieves Gonzalo

Relevant Sections

Intracoronary Guidance in Complex PCI in Madrid, eCourse, 5 - 6th October 2020

5th-6th October 2020, 2-day course live streamed from Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Intracoronary Guidance in Complex PCI Course - Prof Javier Escaned - Complex PCI in the aftermath of the ISCHEMIA trial - Dr Angela McInerney, Dr Justin Davies, Prof Javier Escaned, Prof José María de la Torre - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning #1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies, Dr Angela McInerney, Prof José María de la Torre - Contemporary use of physiology for PCI planning and guidance - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Contemporary use of imaging for PCI planning and guidance - Prof José María de la Torre - Interactive case-based learning #2 - Dr Angela McInerney, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies, Prof José María de la Torre - Intracoronary diagnostics in multivessel disease PCI - Prof Ajay Kirtane - Imaging techniques in CTO revascularisation - Prof Farouc Jaffer - Live case from St Francis Hospital - Prof Richard Shlofmitz, Dr Allen Jeremias - Contemporary aspects of PCI in heavily calcified vessels - Prof Javier Escaned - Open discussion and questions from attendees / Physiology and imaging - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Prof José María de la Torre - Diagnosis and management of patients with INOCA: a crash-course - Dr Niels van Royen, Prof Javier Escaned, Prof Divaka Perera, Dr Hernan Mejia-Renteria, Prof Nigel Jepson, Dr Justin Davies - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning #3 - Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Dr Salvatore Brugaletta, Dr Armando Pérez de Prado, Prof Javier Escaned - Coronary bifurcations: an update on diagnosis, PCI planning and guidance - Prof Goran Stankovic - Left main stenosis: an update on indications, PCI planning and guidance - Dr Salvatore Brugaletta - Live case transmission from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Ultra-low contrast PCI: indication, skills and dedicated technologies - Dr Breda Hennessey - Secondary revascularisation after failed PCI or CABG - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Assessment of functional results of coronary revascularisation - Dr Allen Jeremias - Open discussion and questions from attendees - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Dr Allen Jeremias, Dr Breda Hennessey

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 19 - 20th October 2020, London

19 - 20th October 2020, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - News update physiology, imaging, and Co-Reg - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Carlo Di Mario, Prof Andrew Sharp, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Live case demonstration (iFR Co-reg) from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - How to make good coronary physiology measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - Coronary physiology case review - Prof Ravinay Bhindi, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, Dr Waldemar Bojara - Case in-a-box demonstration (IVUS) - Prof Javier Escaned - How to make good IVUS measurements - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - IVUS case review - Prof Michael Haude, Prof Carlo Di Mario, Prof Habib Samady - iFR - when to do? - Dr Justin Davies, Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer, Prof Javier Escaned, Prof Andrew Sharp - NHPR - is everything equal? - Prof Javier Escaned - How to make good Co-Reg measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - Co-Registration: Cases in a box from Japan and Korea - Prof Bon-Kwon Koo, Prof Hitoshi Matsuo - What's the real benefit of coronary physiology? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Co-registration, when is it useful? Case examples - Prof Ajay Kirtane, Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Assessment of functional results of coronary revascularisation - Dr Allen Jeremias - The clinical interpretation of the DEFINE FLOW study - Prof Jan Piek - Good epicardial revascularisation is all that counts to restore normal coronary blood flow - Prof James Spratt, Dr Justin Davies - Welcome and introductions day 2 - Dr Justin Davies - Engineering challenges to making a pressure wire - better! - Mark Richardson

Intracoronary Guidance in Complex PCI in Madrid, eCourse, 26 - 27th October 2020

26th-27th October 2020, 2-day course live streamed from Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Spotlight Discussion: Management of multivessel disease in patients with acute coronary syndromes - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies, Dr Breda Hennessey, Dr Natalia Pinilla-Echeverri, Dr Enrique Gutierrez - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning #1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies, Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Dr Ashok Seth - Evolving approaches to intracoronary guidance in complex PCI - Dr Christopher Cook, Dr Takayuki Warisawa, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning #2 - Dr Pablo salinas, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies, Prof Farrell Hellig - Intracoronary imaging in CTO revascularisation - Prof Javier Escaned - Diagnosis and management of patients with INOCA: a crash-course - Prof Amir Lerman, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Vijay Kunadian, Dr Hernan Mejia-Renteria, Dr Suzette Elias-Smale, Dr Enrique Gutierez, Dr Justin Davies - Diagnosis and management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection - Dr Fernando Macaya - Myocardial bridging in patients with ischaemia: imaging and physiological interrogation - Dr Enrico Cerrato - Optimising percutaneous interventions to treat angina - Prof Gianluca Campo, Prof Tommaso Gori, Dr Tim van de Hoef, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - Discussion: Other non-atherosclerotic causes of myocardial ischaemia - Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Dr Enrico Cerrato, Dr Justin Davies, Prof Javier Escaned - Complex PCI subsets I - Dr Dejan Milasinovic, Dr Billal Patel, Dr Breda Hennessey - Live case transmission from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Use of laser atherectomy in complex PCI subsets - Dr Alfonso Jurado - Use of imaging to plan and guide PCI in calcific stenoses - Dr Angela McInerney - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning #3 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo, Dr Alfonso Jurado, Dr Angela McInerney

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 9 - 10th November 2020, London

9 - 10th November 2020, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Study update and review - Dr Sukjinder Nijjer, Dr Ricardo Petraco, Prof Andrew Sharp, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - Understanding mechanisms of regulation of resting and hyperaemic blood flow - Dr Justin Davies - Pressure derived indices of stenosis severity - Prof Andrew Sharp - How to perform iFR and FFR, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Cases: iFR/FFR - Dr Vijay Kumar - DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR SwedeHeart study design and results, and follow-up - Dr Justin Davies - Measuring iFR in Aortic Stenotic, Atrial fibrillation, and Chronic Heart Failure - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer - Flow based indices of stenosis severity - Dr Bruce Samuels - How to perform IVUS, and best-practice measurement tips and tricks - Prof Andrew Sharp - Cases: IVUS / iFR Co-Reg 1 - Dr Arnold Seto - Cases: IVUS / iFR Co-Reg 1 - Prof Jasvindar Singh - Welcome & Live Case from Hospital Clinico San Carlos - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Use of coronary physiology to predict CABG graft failure - Dr Yasutsugu Shiono - Define-PCI: study update and looking forward to DEFINE-GPS - Dr Matthias Gotberg - How to perform Co-registration and make good measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - Cases: Co-Reg 1 - Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer, Prof Jacek Legutko - Is stable coronary PCI dead? - implications from Orbita, Ischemia and Courage - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - iModern: What role does coronary physiology have in PPCI/ACS? - Dr Niels van Royen - What is the future for IVUS? RCT are now on the horizon. - Prof Ron Waksman - Q&A - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Andrew Sharp, Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 22 - 23rd February 2021, London

22 - 23rd February 2021, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions to Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - Research News & Updates - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Carlo Di Mario, Prof Andrew Sharp, Prof Javier Escaned - Core essentials of understanding coronary physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core essentials of understanding IVUS - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core essentials of understanding Co-registration - Dr Yuetsu Kikuta - Live case demonstration (iFR Co-reg) from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - What proportion of patients should receive coronary physiology & IVUS assessment? - Prof Andrew Sharp - Practical tips and tricks of making good coronary physiology measurements - Dr Mauro Echavarria - Practical tips and tricks of making good IVUS measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - 101 best reason to NOT use coronary physiology and imaging - Dr Bruce Samuels - My best coronary physiology learning cases - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Moving beyond the angiogram. Show me the data to support the use of coronary physiology & imaging - Prof Javier Escaned - Coronary physiology in a busy COVID hospital. Help or hinderance? - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Practical tips and tricks for making good co-registration measurements - Dr Bruce Samuels - My best coronary physiology learning cases - Dr Mauro Echavarria - My best tips and tricks for IVUS & IFR Co-Registration - Dr Fahim Jafary - Using IVUS to simplify CTO treatment - Prof Sunao Nakamura - Can I Measure Coronary Chysiology in Patients - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Is PCI still warranted in the Post Ischemia and ORBITA era? - Dr Gregg Stone - Coronary physiology gate keeper or guide to coronary PCI? Rationale and design of DEFINE-GPS - Dr Allen Jeremias - Integrating non-invasive with invasive diagnostic physiology (CT-FFR, Angio iFR, iFR, and iFR Co-Reg.). - Dr Sayan Sen - My best IVUS learning cases - Prof Carlo Di Mario - My best iFR/IVUS co-registration cases - Prof Jack Legutko

Planning and guidance of complex percutaneous coronary interventions eCourse, 12-13th April 2021

12-13th April 2021, 2-day course live streamed from Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introductions, Complex PCI April 2021 - Prof Javier Escaned - Is the complexity of patients undergoing PCI shifting? - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Evolving approaches to physiological guidance in complex PCI - Prof Jacek Legutko - Complex anatomical subsets (I) - Dr Roberto Garbo - Can PCI be improved to treat angina in stable patients? - Dr Hernan Mejia-Renteria - Two-stent Techniques in Bifurcation PCI: Setting the Indication and Planning the Procedure - Prof Goran Stankovic - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning - Dr Angela McInnerney - Complex anatomical subsets (II) - Dr Evan Shlofmitz - Live case from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, 13th April 2021 - Prof Javier Escaned - Ultra-low contrast PCI - Dr Jasvindar Singh

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 14-15th June 2021, London

14-15th June 2021, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introductions to Advances in Imaging and Physiology Co-registration Course - Dr Justin Davies - June 2021: Physiology and Imaging Research News & Update - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core essentials of understanding coronary physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core essentials of understanding IVUS - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core essentials of understanding Co-registration - Dr Nigel Jepson - Live case demonstration: iFR Co-registration in anatomically tight but physiologically negative lesion - Prof Javier Escaned - When should we be using IVUS & Coronary Physiology in clinical practice? - Prof Bon Kwon-Koo - Practical tips and tricks of making good coronary physiology measurements - Dr Morton Kern - Practical tips and tricks for making good co-registration measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - Practical tips and tricks of making good IVUS measurements - Prof Carlo Di Mario - My best coronary physiology learning cases - Dr Habib Samady - Integrated approach to PCI decision-making - Dr Manesh Patel - Moving beyond the angiogram. Show me the data to support the use of coronary physiology & imaging - Prof Javier Escaned - Can I Measure Coronary Chysiology in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndroms, Atrial Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, Paced Rhythms, Cardiogenic shock and Aortic Stenosis? - Dr Sukh Nijjer - Using IVUS to simplify CTO treatment - Prof Javier Escaned - What has the effect of COVID-19 been on patient care? - Dr Tim Kinniard - My best IVUS learning cases - Prof Carlo Di Mario - DEFINE-GPS leading to full integration of coronary physiology to PCI decision-making - Dr Justin Davies - Evolution of artificial intelligence in coronary physiology - Dr Chris Cook - My best iFR Co-registration cases - Dr Sukh Nijjer - Ultra Low Contrast PCI in CTOs using ChromaFlo - Dr Yu CAO - Why is the physiology negative? Integration of the coronary microcirculation to decision-making - Prof Amir Lerman

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 4-5th October 2021, London

4-5th October 2021, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introductions - Dr Justin Davies - Research News & Updates Coronary Physiology and Imaging - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core essentials of understanding coronary physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core essentials of understanding IVUS - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core essentials of understanding Co-registration - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Live case demonstration: Co-registration iFR - Prof Javier Escaned - When should we be using IVUS & Coronary Physiology in clinical practice? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Two years on: What impact has Covid had to cardiology care - Prof Fausto Rigo - Practical tips and tricks of making good IVUS measurements - Dr Akiko Maehara - Practical tips and tricks for making good co-registration measurements - Dr Bruce Samuels - My best coronary physiology learning cases - Prof Rajesh Kharbanda - Integrated approach to PCI decision-making - Prof Jan Piek - Practical tips and tricks of making good coronary physiology measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - The data strongly support the use of coronary physiology & imaging: time to make use routine? - Prof Javier Escaned - Can I Measure Coronary Chysiology in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndroms, Atrial Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, Paced Rhythms, Cardiogenic shock and Aortic Stenosis? - Dr Sukh Nijjer - Phasic flow patterns of right vs left coronary artery: implications for pressure wire assessment - Dr Ricardo Petraco - How is artificial intelligence changing patient care in cardiology? - Dr Chris Cook - Ultra Low Contrast PCI in CTOs using ChromaFlo - Dr Karim Al-Azizi - DEFINE-GPS leading to full integration of coronary physiology to PCI decision-making - Dr Justin Davies - My best IVUS learning cases - Prof Carlo Di Mario - My best co-registration cases - Dr Sukh Nijjer

Planning and guidance of complex percutaneous coronary interventions eCourse, 22nd-23rd Nov 2021

22nd-23rd November 2021, 2-day course live streamed from Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Prof Javier Escaned - PCI and CABG in patients with triple vessel disease: reflections in the aftermath of SYNTAX II and FAME III - Prof Patrick Serruys - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Trends in the use of physiology in planning and guiding complex PCI - Dr Justin Davies - Contemporary use of imaging for planning and guidance of PCI procedures - Prof Andrew Sharp - CT angiography for planning and predicting PCI results - Dr Jeroen Sonck - What is New in Bifurcation Lesion PCI in 2021 - Prof Goran Stankovic - Evolving approaches to planning and guiding complex PCI - discussion - Prof Javier Escaned - Contemporary aspects of planning and performing PCI in heavily calcified vessels - Prof Javier Escaned - Improving the Quality of Revascularization in High-Risk Patients - Left Ventricular Support - Dr Vas Panoulas - Ultra-low contrast PCI procedures - Dr Billal Patel - Completeness of coronary revascularisation - Dr Mauro Echavarria - High bleeding risk in Coronary PCI - Dr Davide CAO - Improving the quality of revascularization in high risk patient subsets - discussion - Dr Mauro Echavarria - Day 2 - Welcome and introduction - Prof Javier Escaned - Functional coronary angiography: a new approach to ischemia-driven revascularization - Prof Hitoshi Matsui - Decision-making and problem solving in complex PCI: interactive case-based learning - Dr Angela McInnerney - Left main revascularisation: an update - Dr Fabrizio D'Ascenzo - Secondary revascularisation after failed PCI or CABG - Dr Pablo Salinas - Live case transmission from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned - Revascularization in NCLs in STEMI: from CULPRIT to COMPLETE - Dr Shamir Mehta - Can FFR or iFR be used to perform decisions in NCL? - Dr Nils van Royen - Will functional coronary angiography outperform invasive physiology in NCL assessment? - Prof Javier Escaned - Optical coherence tomography: is biology the key prognostic element in NCLs? - Dr Natalia Pinilla

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 14-15th March 2022, London

14-15th March 2022, 2-day course live streamed from London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introduction - Day 1 - Dr Justin Davies - Research News & Updates - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Carlo Di Mario, Prof Andrew Sharp, Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Allen Jeremias - Core Essentials of Understanding Coronary Physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core Essentials of Understanding IVUS - Prof Andrew Sharp - Core Essentials of Understanding Co-Registration - Dr Allen Jeremias - Live Case Demonstration: Co-Registration iFR - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - When Should We Be Using IVUS & Coronary Physiology in Clinical Practise? - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Practical Tips and Tricks of Making Good Coronary Physiology Measurements - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Practical Tips and Tricks of Making Good IVUS Measurements - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Practical Tips and Tricks of Making Good Coronary Co-Registration Measurements - Dr Sukh Nijjer - My Best Coronary Physiology Learning Cases - Dr Daniel Chamie, Prof Eric van Belle - My Best IVUS Learning Cases - Prof Carlo Di Mario - PCI Decision-Making: From Clinic to Catheter Lab - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Diverging Outcomes in Recent Coronary Physiology Trials: Review of the Data - Prof Javier Escaned - COVID-19 Cardiology and On-Going Patient Care - Prof Andrew Sharp - Can I Measure Coronary Physiology in A.Fib, CHF, Pacing, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis? - Dr Nigel Jepson - State of the Art: Ultra-Low Contrast PCI - Dr Allen Jeremias - Using IVUS to Simplify CTO Treatment - Prof Ahmed Khashaba - Physiology Negative - What's the Role of Flow? - Prof Javier Escaned - DEFINE-GPS Leading to Full Integration of Coronary Physiology to PCI Decision-Making - Dr Allen Jeremias - Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Coronary Physiology - What Are the Most Important Challenges? - Dr Justin Davies - My Best Co-Registration Cases - Prof Javier Escaned, Prof Andrew Sharp

Planning and guidance of complex percutaneous coronary interventions eCourse, 9-10th May 2022

9-10 May 2022, 2-day course live streamed from Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introductions - Prof Javier Escaned - Contemporary Trends in Planning and Guiding Complex PCI and Recent Trials - Prof Flavio Ribichini, Dr Dejan Milasinovic, Prof Javier Escaned - Decision-Making and Problem Solving in Complex PCI: Interactive Case-Based Learning - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Physiology in Complex PCI: Applications and Current Trends - Dr Justin Davies - Advanced Intracoronary Imaging for Planning and Guidance of PCI Procedures - Dr Ricardo Petraco - Risk Scores in Coronary Revascularisation - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - What is New in Bifurcation Lesion PCI? Lessons from EBC 2021 - Prof Goran Stankovic - Contemporary Aspects of Planning and Performing PCI in Heavily Calcified Vessels - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Predicting Procedural Outcomes - Dr Asad Shabbir - Interpreting Longitudinal Vessel Physiology - Prof Javier Escaned - Role of Image-Based Physiology Tools - Dr Simone Biscaglia - Longitudinal Vessel Analysis with IVUS Angiography Coregistration - Dr Jasvindar Singh - Applying Longitudinal Vessel Analysis with Physiology and Imaging to Planning Complex PCI Procedures – Discussion - Planning and Guidance of PCI in Patients with Aortic Stenosis - Dr Tommaso Gori, Dr Kambis Mashayekhi, Prof Javier Escaned - Decision-Making and Problem Solving in Complex PCI: Interactive Case-Based Learning - Dr Angela McInnerney - Complex Anatomical Subsets (II) - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Pablo Salinas - Live Case Transmission from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid - Prof Javier Escaned - Assessing Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in the Catheterization Laboratory - Dr Tim van de Hoef, Amir Lerman, Dejan Milasinovic, Hernán Mejía-Rentería, Javier Escaned

Planning and guidance of complex percutaneous coronary interventions eCourse, 24-25th October 2022

24-25th October 2022, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Day 1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - Intracoronary physiology in complex PCI: applications and current trends - Dr Justin Davies - Functional coronary angiography: a new approach to planning and guiding PCI - Prof Javier Escaned - Contemporary trends in intracoronary imaging to plan and guide PCI - Dr Ziad Ali - LIVE CASE TRANSMISSION FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Seeing is believing: key aspects of PCI planning and performance in bifurcation lesions - Prof Goran Stankovic - Between a rock and a hard place? Key procedural steps in treating calcific lesions - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Why the risk profile of patients undergoing PCI is increasing - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - Mechanical circulatory support: when and how - Dr Vasileios Panoulas - Complete revascularisation: always needed? - Dr Kambis Mashayekhi - Intracoronary laser in complex PCI - Dr Richard Shlofmitz - Ultra-low contrast PCI: technical masterclass - Dr Ziad Ali - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING (I) - Dr Asad Shabbir - Why PCI is currently a suboptimal treatment for angina? - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - Residual obstructive disease after PCI: why is it so frequent? - Dr Justin Davies - Coronary sinus reducer in refractory angina: when and how? - Dr Alejandro Travieso - LIVE CASE TRANSMISSION FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS, MADRID - Prof Javier Escaned - Moving forward: a guide to improve antegrade PCI success in CTOs - Dr Roberto Garbo - Lateral thinking: key procedural steps to build your retrograde PCI expertise in CTOs - Dr Kambis Mashayekhi - Left main PCI - Dr Roberto Spina - High bleeding risk: how should it influence PCI planning and performance? - Prof Vijay Kunadian - PCI and concomitant aortic stenosis: who needs treatment and when? - Dr Gabriela Tirado-Conte - Complex vascular access - Dr Vasileios Panoulas - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING (II) - Dr Breda Hennessey

Simple Education: Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 7-8th November 2022, London

7-8th November 2022, 2-day course in London

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and Introductions - Dr Justin Davies - Research News & Updates - Dr Justin Davies, Prof Andrew Sharp, Prof Javier Escaned, Prof Carlo Di Mario - Core essentials of understanding coronary physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core essentials of understanding IVUS - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Core essentials of understanding Co-registration - Prof Andrew Sharp - Keynote Lecture: Novel therapy for microvascular disease - Prof Amir Lerman - Live case demonstration: Co-registration iFR Transmission from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Title Practical tips and tricks of making good coronary physiology measurements - Dr Sa'ar Minha - Practical tips and tricks of making good IVUS measurements - Prof Sunao Nakamura - Practical tips and tricks for making good co-registration measurements - Prof Andrew Sharp - My best IVUS learning cases - Dr Habib Samady, Prof Carlo Di Mario - Physiology measurements pitfalls - Dr Sukh Nijjer - Ultralow contrast PCI: why should I learn it and how to do it? - Prof Javier Escaned - Keynote Lecutre: What is the role of IVUS in complex PCI and CTO? -Prof Sunao Nakamura - Keynote Lecture: Using transthoracic ultrasound to aid diagnosis of obstructive coroary disease - Dr Fausto Rigo - Why PCI is a suboptimal treatment for angina and how can it be improved. - Prof Javier Escaned - Moving beyond the angiogram. Show me the data to support the use of coronary physiology & imaging - Dr Habib Samady - So many choices? What's the evidence base for coronary physiology in 2022 - Prof Andrew Sharp - Coronary physiology gate keeper or guide to coronary PCI? Rationale and design of DEFINE-GPS - Dr Sukh Nijjer - My best co-registration cases - Dr Sa'ar Minha, Prof Andrew Sharp

Planning and guidance of complex percutaneous coronary interventions course, 12-13th June 2023

12-13th June 2023, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Day 1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - Intracoronary physiology in complex PCI - Dr Justin Davies - Intracoronary imaging to plan and guide PCI - Dr Robert Gil - Recent trials: DEFINE FLAIR, RENOVATE-COMPLEX-PCI, FAME III - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - EVOLVING APPROACHES TO PLANNING AND GUIDING COMPLEX PCI - discussion - LIVE CASE TRANSMISSION FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Bifurcation lesions - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - Calcific stenosis - Dr Tim Schäufele - A problem case - Dr Robert Gil - BIFURCATIONS AND CALCIFIC STENOSES: IMPROVING YOUR SKILLSET AND TOOLBOX - discussion - Why is the risk profile of patients increasing? - Dr Dejan Milasinovic - Planning revascularisation based on non-invasive tests: Ischaemia, myocardial viability, vessel characteristics - Dr Ranil de Silva - Mechanical circulatory support - Dr Vasileios Panoulas - Ultra-low contrast PCI - Prof Javier Escaned - Patients with previous coronary revascularisation - Dr Pablo Salinas - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING (I) - How to measure angina? - Dr Rasha Al-Lamee - Longitudinal physiological vessel analysis: why is it important - Dr Roberto Scarsini - Functional coronary assessment inpatients with ACS - Dr Peter Damman - Is there a role for coronary sinus reducer in patient with microvascular dysfunction? - Dr Ranil de Silva - Applied coronary physiology to plan and guide PCI: 2023 EAPCI Consensus - Prof Javier Escaned - HOT TOPICS IN CORONARY PHYSIOLOGY - discussion - LIVE CASE FROM SUNNINGHILL HOSPITAL, JOHANNESBURG - Dr Farrel Hellig - Improving your skills in antegrade CTO PCI - Dr Abdul Mozid - Getting initiated to retrograde CTO PCI - Prof Carlo Di Mario - IVUS guidance in CTO - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - CTO SESSION - Discussion - Left main PCI - Dr Roberto Spina - Planning coronary revascularisation with concomitant aortic stenosis - Dr Roberto Scarsini - Complex vascular access - Dr Pablo Salinas - The problem of diffuse disease: diagnostic and therapeutic approaches (DCB,etc) - Dr Maciej Leciak - IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF REVASCULARISATION IN HIGH-RISK PATIENT SUBSETS (II) - discussion

Ultralow contrast PCI in complex and high risk patients Course, 12-13th June 2023

12-13th June 2023, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Prof Javier Escaned & Dr Justin Davies - Coronary angiography and PCI: reflecting on a long relationship that has to be re-thought - Prof Javier Escaned - ULC to improve PCI safety and revascularisation quality - Dr Alejandro Travis - A real case from the cath-lab - Dr Giuseppe Colletti - ULC PCI: an indispensable chapter in contemporary complex PCI - discussion - LIVE CASE FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Patient preparation - Dr Abdul Mozid - Using pre-existing material: CT, invasive CAG, functional angiography - Dr Asad Shabbir - Case presentation - Dr Marco Lombardi - PLANNING PCI BASED ON PRE-EXISTING MATERIAL - discussion - Knowing your angio equipment - Dr Alejandro Travieso - Dynamic coronary roadmapping - Dr Breda Hennessey - Imaging- and physiology-coregistration in ULC PCI - Prof Carlo Di Mario - Tips and tricks to improve PCI precision in ULC PCI - Dr Sa'ar Mina - TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ULC PCI - discussion - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING (I) - Keynote lecture: The renal patient and PCI - Dr Ziad Ali - More than just the renal patient: ULCPCI in specific scenarios - Dr Asad Shabbir - Key procedural safety aspects in ULC PCI - Dr Giuseppe Colletti - Zero contrast/injection PCI: when and how - Dr Adrian Jeronimo - Ensuring procedural safety in ULC PCI - Discussion - LIVE CASE FROM SUNNUNGHILL HOSPITAL, JOHANNESBURG - Dr Farrel Hellig - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING

Advances in Co-registration, Coronary Physiology & Intra Coronary Imaging, 6-7th November 2023, Madrid

6-7th November 2023, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Day 1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - DEFINE-FLAIR & iFR Swedeheart 5rs + TCT data - Dr Justin Davies - IVUS/OCT + Physiology data - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Essentials to understanding coronary physiology - Dr Tim Schäufele - RESEARCH TRIAL UPDATE - discussion - LIVE LEARNING FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Core essentials of understanding IVUS - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Core essentials of understanding epicardial vessel physiology - Dr Justin Davies - Core essentials of assessment of non-obstructive coronary disease - Dr Amir Lerman - CORE TOOLBOX OF PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING: IMPROVING YOUR SKILLSET - discussion - Practical tips and tricks for coronary physiology measurements - Dr Angela McInerney - Practical tips and tricks for IVUS measurements - Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Practical tips and tricks for iFR co-registration measurements - Dr Tim Schäufele - A case from clinical practice - Dr Marco Lombardi - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING - Why PCI is a suboptimal treatment for angina? - Dr Marco Lombardi - Non-obstructive ischemia as a cause of post-PCI angina - Dr Hernan Mejia-Renteria - Residual obstructive disease after PCI: why is it so frequent? - Dr Justin Davies - iFR for longitudinal vessel analysis: the ideal tool - Prof Andrew Sharp - Coronary sinus reducer in refractory angina: when and how? - Dr Amir Lerman - LIVE CASE FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - What is the role of IVUS in complex PCI and CTO? - Dr Roberto Garbo - Improving PCI results in calcific vessels - Dr Peter O'Kane - Planning and guiding PCI in bifurcation lesions - Dr Dejan Milasinovic

Ultralow contrast PCI in complex and high risk patients Course, 6-7th November 2023

6-7th November 2023, 2-day course in Madrid

Relevant Sections

- Welcome and introductions - Day 1 - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Justin Davies - How ULC PCI can help us in managing complex PCI patients? - Prof Javier Escaned - My personal journey with ULC PCI - A real case from the cath-lab - Dr Giuseppe Colletti - LIVE LEARNING FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Patient preparation - Dr Adrian Jeronimo - Using pre-existing material: CT, invasive CAG, functional angiography - Dr Asad Shabbir - Case presentation illustrating these aspects - Dr Lin Wang - Knowing your angio equipment - Dr Adrian Jeronimo - Dynamic coronary roadmapping- Dr Breda Hennessey - Imaging- and physiology-coregistration in ULC PCI - Prof Javier Escaned - OPTIMISING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES IN ULC PCI - discussion - DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN COMPLEX PCI: INTERACTIVE CASE-BASED LEARNING - Key procedural safety aspects in ULC PCI - Dr Giusseppe Colletti - Safe interventions in renal patients - Dr Ziad Ali - Safe interventions in patients with aortic stenosis - Prof Flavio Ribichini - Safe interventions in patients with depressed LV function - Dr Peter O'Kane - LIVE CASE FROM HOSPITAL CLINICO SAN CARLOS - Prof Javier Escaned, Dr Nieves Gonzalo - Iatrogenic dissection management - Prof Javier Escaned - ADR and CART techniques - Dr Roberto Garbo - A zero-contrast case from clinical practice - Dr Giuseppe Colletti - SUMMARY OF THE COURSE - Prof Javier Escaned

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