© 2023-2024 Prevention & Intervention
Crack-the-calcium – from diagnosis to management of the calcified lesions
Time:
11.10.2024, 8:30 – 13:30
The session includes case studies, practical examples, and interactive elements to engage the audience and facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic. Additionally, consider discussing any emerging trends or research in the field of calcium assessment and management.
Programme:
- Coronary and Extracoronary Calcium – pathophysiology and diagnosis
- Coronary and Extracoronary Calcium – consequences
- Coronary Calcium Management – lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
- Imaging of the coronary calcium:
– CT
– Angiography
– IVUS
– OCT - Hands on imaging simulators
- Crack the calcium: Tools
– Baloons
– Lithotrypsy
– Atherectomy
– Laser - Hands on calcium debulking simulators
- PCI strategy in calcified lesions
– Procedure strategy – when to use which method, MCS use
– Intraprocedural and final result interpretation
From baseline to residual risk – imaging, lipids and inflammation – how to estimate CV risk in an integrated way
Time:
11.10.2024, 8:30 – 13:30
A workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of atherosclerosis, including its definition, causes, and risk factors. Explanation the role of cholesterol, inflammation, and other contributing factors in the development of atherosclerosis and to find the treatment strategy, especially in younger population with long life-expectation.
Programme:
- Inflammation and its role in the development of atherosclerotic diseases – how to investigate and treat (15 min)
– Clinical cases x 3 – characteristics and clinical problems (10 min)
– Case interpretation by the participants (20 min)
– Case solutions (10 min)
– Key learnings (5 min) - The role of CT in coronary artery disease diagnosis and risk assessement (15 min)
– Clinical cases x 3 – characteristics and clinical problems (10 min)
– Hands on CT simulators (20 min)
– Case solutions (10 min)
– Key learnings (5 min) - Adressing hypercholesterolemia – state of the art in the diagnosis, risk assessement and treatment of lipid disorders (15 min)
– Clinical cases x 3 – characteristics and clinical problems (10 min)
– Case interpretation by participants (20 min)
– Case solutions (10 min)
– Key learnings (5 min) - Session wrap-up
Striking the Balance – Mastering Antithrombotic Therapy: A guide to balancing bleeding and ischemic risks
Time:
12.10.2024, 8:30 – 11:15
Programme:
- An overview of antithrombotic therapy – mechanisms of action of antiplatelet therapy (10 minutes)
- An overview of antithrombotic therapy – mechanism of action of anticoagulant therapy (10 minutes)
- Risk Assessment Tools in Antithrombotic Therapy (15 minutes)
- Managing Bleeding Complications (15 minutes)
- Personalized approach – How to tailor antithrombotic therapy based on individual patient characteristics, including genetic factors, comorbidities, and patient preferences – case-based discussion:
– DAPT in high-bleeding risk patient (7+10 minutes);
– DAPT in low-bleeding risk patient (7+10 minutes);
– TAT in high-bleeding risk patient (7+10 minutes),
– TAT in low-bleeding risk patient (7+10 minutes) - Future Directions in Antithrombotic Therapy (10 minutes)
- Session wrap up (3 minutes)
Optimizing Outcomes: The role of physiology and imaging in enhancing percutaneous coronary intervention safety and efficacy
Time:
12.10.2024, 12:55 – 14:40
The session includes case studies, practical examples, and interactive elements to engage the audience and facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic. Additionally, consider discussing any emerging trends or research in the field of intracoronary imaging and physiology.
Programme:
- Physiology and imaging in coronary artery diesease – indication and interpretation
- Clinical cases x 3 – characteristics and clinical problems
- Case interpretation by the participants
- Case solutions
- Key learnings
Imaging the Heart: Mastering the art of valvular disease diagnosis
Time:
12.10.2024, 15:25 – 17:40
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Valvular Heart Disease: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and progression of common and rare valvular heart diseases.
- Master Imaging Techniques: Develop proficiency in utilizing echocardiography (both transthoracic and transesophageal) for the accurate diagnosis of valvular disease.
- Apply Guidelines in Clinical Practice: Familiarize with the latest guidelines and recommendations for the diagnosis and management of valvular heart diseases, integrating them into clinical decision-making.
- Recognize Indications for Intervention: Identify the clinical and imaging criteria that signal the need for surgical or percutaneous intervention in patients with valvular heart disease.
- Manage Complex Cases: Enhance skills in managing complex valvular disease cases through interactive case studies, focusing on integrating clinical evaluation with imaging findings to guide treatment strategies.
- Innovations and Future Directions: Explore the latest advances and emerging technologies in cardiac imaging for valvular disease, including 3D imaging and artificial intelligence applications.
- Collaborative Decision Making: Improve the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing the role of imaging specialists in collaboration with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in the management of valvular disease.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Enhance communication skills to effectively convey imaging findings and treatment options to patients, ensuring informed decision-making and patient-centered care.