Intravascular Imaging
Symposium | Tuesday 20 May 13:15 – 14:15 CET | Room Maillot
Complex calcified lesions: combination of intravascular imaging and orbital atherectomy for optimal outcomes
Speakers: T. Cuisset, P. Canova, V. Paradies, T. Johnson
Join us if you want:
- To understand how to manage severely calcified lesions
- To receive, through presentation of a recorded case, a step-by-step guidance to master the use of orbital atherectomy
- To understand how intravascular imaging (Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)) supports effective use of orbital atherectomy
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Every step matters: Mastering Calcified Lesion Treatment with Imaging & Orbital Atherectomy
Join us if you want:
- To understand the positive impact of lesion assessment (OCT Pre-PCI) and vessel preparation Orbital Atherectomy (OA) on treatment outcomes (OCT Post-PCI).
- To familiarize yourself with the workflow and decision-making process of severe calcified lesions.
- To optimise your Orbital Atherectomy (OA) procedural technical skills through hands‑on exercises.
Physician Trainers: Z. Ruzsa, A. Mozid, A. Jurado, R. Diletti, S. Cassese
Late-Breaking Trial | Thursday 22 May 09:45 - 10:45 CET | Theatre Havane
Optical coherence tomography-based post-PCI physiology assessment: An ILUMIEN-IV substudy
Thomas Johnson
Abstract | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Abstract and case corner A
Benefit of stent optimisation using intracoronary tools in high-risk patients - The OPTI-XIENCE study
Raul Moreno
Abstract | Thursday 22 May 16:15 - 17:15 CET | Abstract and case corner A
ILUMIEN-V AERO – Early insights from OCT core laboratory on operator learning curve
Nitin Chandra Mohan
Orbital Atherectomy
Symposium | Tuesday 20 May 13:15 – 14:15 CET | Room Maillot
Complex calcified lesions: combination of intravascular imaging and orbital atherectomy for optimal outcomes
Speakers: T. Cuisset, P. Canova, V. Paradies, T. Johnson
Join us if you want:
- To understand how to manage severely calcified lesions
- To receive, through presentation of a recorded case, a step-by-step guidance to master the use of orbital atherectomy
- To understand how intravascular imaging (optical coherence tomography) supports effective use of orbital atherectomy
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Every step matters: Mastering Calcified Lesion Treatment with Imaging & Orbital Atherectomy
Join us if you want:
- To understand the positive impact of lesion assessment (OCT Pre-PCI) and vessel preparation Orbital Atherectomy (OA) on treatment outcomes (OCT Post-PCI).
- To familiarize yourself with the workflow and decision-making process of severe calcified lesions.
- To optimise your Orbital Atherectomy (OA) procedural technical skills through hands‑on exercises.
Physician Trainers: Z. Rusza, A. Mozid, A. Jurado, S. Cassese, R. Diletti
Physiology
Symposium | Tuesday 20 May 16:30 – 17:30 CET | Room 242AB
Full physiology: why and how to assess beyond coronary epicardial disease
Speakers: T. Rudolph, G. Campo, D. Collison, T. Van de Hoef, D. Perera
Join us if you want:
- To understand the concept of full physiology and why it should be considered
- To learn how full physiology can be easily implemented in everyday clinical settings
- To understand the implementation of the latest ESC guidelines for managing patients with ANOCA
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Beyond the Angiogram: Assessing functional significance of Coronary Lesions with Full Physiology
Join us if you want:
- To understand the role of Full Physiology assessment in the decision-making process for both Epicardial Disease and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD).
- To learn to interpret Full Physiology assessments by measuring Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Resting Full-Cycle Ratio (RFR), Coronary Flow Reserve (CFR) and Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR) through hands‑on exercises.
Physician Trainers: B. Stähli, E. Gutiérrez, R. Vergallo
Late-Breaking Trial | Thursday 22 May 11:15 CET | The Exchange
Effect of treatment strategies on patient-reported outcomes in diffuse coronary artery disease
Christopher Chieh Yang Koo
Late-Breaking Trial
e-Poster Influence of Pullback Pressure Gradient on Patient-Reported and Clinical Outcomes in CAD
Carlos Collet
Visit the interactive touchscreens at The Digital Hub on-site for more information
Vessel Closure
Symposium | Wednesday 21 May 16:30 – 17:15 CET | Room 242AB
Key principles of successful large bore vascular access and closure: TAVI and beyond
Speakers: D. Milasinovic, R. Romaguera, F. De Marco
Join us if you want:
- To learn the key steps of echo-guided puncture and pre-closure
- To understand the mechanisms of suture-mediated vascular closure
- To discuss tips and tricks for successful vascular closure in different clinical scenarios
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Closing in style: all you need to know about suture-mediated vessel closure in TAVI
Join us if you want:
- To understand how ultrasound-guided access facilitates a good suture-mediated closure.
- To fully comprehend the mechanism and procedural steps of suture-mediated vessel closure.
- To practice and improve your closing technique under the supervision of expert trainers.
Physician Trainers: D. Frank, R. Romaguera
Transcatheter Mitral Repair
Symposium | Wednesday 21 May 12:30 – 14:00 CET | Theatre Havane
Enhancing clipping solutions for durable long-term patient outcomes
Speakers: D. Tchetche, V. Delgado, T. Patterson, K. Gatenby, F. Maisano, W. Wojakowski, S. Baldus, F. De Marco, V. Ninios, F. Sarnago, M. Kessler
Join us if you want:
- To review the clinical outcomes and patient benefits observed in recent mitral and tricuspid TEER studies
- To debate how real-world experience fits in randomised clinical trials performed on secondary mitral regurgitation and STR patients
- To discuss contemporary clinical practice for durable and successful TEER patient management
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
MitraClip™: Simulation from screening to intervention
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Revolutionizing MitraClip™ and TriClip™ imaging with Advanced Simulation
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Abstract | Tuesday 20 May 15:00 - 16:00 CET | The Exchange
MitraClip™
M-TEER for PMR in the very elderly
Presenter: M. Price
Abstract | Thursday 22 May 16:15 - 17:15 CET | Room 342B
MitraClip™
TR after treatment of MR with M-TEER expanded studies
Presenter: R. Estevez-Loureiro
Transcatheter Tricuspid Repair
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Immersive TriClip™ procedure: Virtual Reality and Advanced Simulation
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Reimagine TriClip™ procedure: the role of 4D ICE
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Revolutionizing MitraClip™ and TriClip™ imaging with Advanced Simulation
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Late-Breaking Trial | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Theatre Havane
TriClip™
2y Outcomes, Encore From ACCPLUS Additional Data
Presenter: G. Singh
Late-Breaking Trial | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Theatre Havane
TriClip™
2y Outcomes, Full Cohort
Presenter: R. Bekeredjian
TAVI
Symposium | Thursday 22 May 12:30 – 13:30 CET | Room Maillot
Optimising self expandable TAVI clinical outcomes without compromise
Speakers: N. Dumonteil, S. Redwood, I. Malik , L. Conradi, T. Pilgrim, J. Kefer, M. Adamo
Join us if you want:
- To optimise TAVI patient outcomes from initial access, optimal implantation and access closure
- To learn about valve selection algorithm for the index procedure
- To learn how to optimise TAVI procedural workflow
Symposium | Thursday 22 May 13:45 – 14:45 CET | Room 251
How to optimise TAVI outcomes in the Asian-Pacific population?
Speakers: K. Hayashida, D. Tchetche, M. Lee, M. Taramasso, S. Worthley, J. Han, M. Yamamoto, Y. Ohno
Join us if you want:
- To understand how to optimise clinical outcomes for TAVI patients with small annuli
- To learn how to mitigate the risk of conduction disturbances after TAVI
- To discuss how to manage optimal TAVI outcomes in patients with large annuli
Training Hands‑on | Training Village
Navitor™ Vision with FlexNav™ TAVI system: how design and Navitor™ Cusp Overlap technique contribute to improved procedural outcome
If you are interested in registering for the session, please contact your local Sales representative.
Abstracts and Late-Breaking Trials
Abstract | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Abstract and case corner A
Intracoronary Imaging
Benefit of stent optimisation using intracoronary tools in high-risk patients - The OPTI-XIENCE study
Presenter: R. Moreno
Late-Breaking Trial | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Theatre Havane
TriClip™
2y Outcomes, Encore From ACCPLUS Additional Data
Presenter: G. Singh
Late-Breaking Trial | Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13:00 CET | Theatre Havane
TriClip™
2y Outcomes, Full Cohort
Presenter: R. Bekeredjian
Late-Breaking Trial | Tuesday 20 May 15:00 - 16:00 CET | Room 242AB
Calcified Lesions
Randomised comparison of lithoplasty vs. conventional preparation of severely calcified lesions (BALI)
Presenter: A. Kristensen
Abstract | Tuesday 20 May 15:00 - 16:00 CET | The Exchange
MitraClip™
M-TEER for PMR in the very elderly
Presenter: M. Price
Late-Breaking Trial | Wednesday 21 May 11:15 - 12:15 CET | Theatre Havane
Stent Technologies, Last Evidence In Coronary Interventions
Final 7-year outcome of the COMPARE-ABSORB trial
Presenter: P. Smits
Late-Breaking Trial | Thursday 22 May 09:45 - 10:45 CET | Theatre Havane
Intracoronary Imaging
Optical coherence tomography-based post-PCI physiology assessment: An ILUMIEN-IV substudy
Presenter: T. Johnson
Late-Breaking Trial | Thursday 22 May 11:15 CET | The Exchange
Physiology
Effect of treatment strategies on patient-reported outcomes in diffuse coronary artery disease
Presenter: C. Chieh Yang Koo
Abstract | Thursday 22 May 16:15 - 17:15 CET | Abstract and case corner A
Intracoronary Imaging
ILUMIEN-V AERO – Early insights from OCT core laboratory on operator learning curve
Presenter: N. C. Mohan
Abstract | Thursday 22 May 16:15 - 17:15 CET | Room 342B
MitraClip™
TR after treatment of MR with M-TEER expanded studies
Presenter: R. Estevez-Loureiro
Late-Breaking Trial
Physiology
e-Poster Influence of Pullback Pressure Gradient on Patient-Reported and Clinical Outcomes in CAD
Presenter: C. Collet
Visit the interactive touchscreens at The Digital Hub on-site for more information
Booth And Innovation Pavilion

20-23 May
8:15 - 18:00 CET
Visit our booth to interact with Abbott experts and experience our broad Vascular and Structural Heart portfolio of life-changing technologies. You can also engage with our R&D team at the Innovation Pavilion to discover more about the latest cardiovascular innovations.
Do not miss at our booth
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Tue 20 May | 15:00 CET
OCT’s Class 1A Recommendation in Complex Lesions
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Wed 21 May | 12:00 CET
5 Years of Leading Innovation in Full Physiology
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Wed 21 May | 15:00 CET
Marking 5 Years of Leading Innovation in Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies
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Thu 22 May | 12:00 CET
Leading Europe’s Coronary Guidewire Market for 10+ Years

Personalised Vascular Care Award
Tuesday 20 May 12:00 - 13.00 CET | Room 342A
Presentation of the selected submissions
Tuesday 20 May 17:30 - 17:35 CET | Room Maillot
EuroPCR award ceremony
Training Village Sessions
Register for Calcium Management, Full Physiology and Vessel Closure hands‑on training sessions.
For all other training sessions please register on-site, limited seats available.
Discover Sessions:
For all other training sessions please register on-site, limited seats available.