Interventional Cardiology

An iatrogenic atrial septal defect reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in computational and swine models of acute myocardial infarction without immediate haemodynamic instability.

A UK consensus statement has been developed by 26 expert interventional cardiologists recommending broader intravascular ultrasound use during percutaneous coronary intervention.

A meta analysis of five randomised trials found that intravascular imaging-guided PCI reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.

A new ex vivo investigation reveals that stenting achieves the desired lumen diameter in most neonatal tissue samples, outperforming balloon angioplasty.

Long-term exposure to air pollution was associated with a significantly increased risk of aortic stenosis, particularly among those with greater genetic susceptibility.

A machine-learning model accurately predicted syncope recurrence after PFO closure, potentially helping clinicians identify high-risk patients earlier.

Transcatheter treatment for tricuspid regurgitation increased more than tenfold in Germany between 2018–2023 and was associated with lower in-hospital mortality than surgery, according to data presented at EuroPCR 2026.

AI-assisted OCT support improved clinician confidence during PCI decision-making and eliminated differences between experienced and less experienced OCT users at EuroPCR 2026.