Paris, France, 24 May 2019. A total of 11,206 participants from over 120 different countries were present at the 30th edition of EuroPCR, the official meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI). An additional 4,700 online learners connected to watch a selection of sessions that were made available both live and on replay via PCR Virtual Event on PCRonline.com.
The World-Leading Course in interventional cardiovascular medicine has just come to a close in Paris, after gathering members of the community from across the globe.
Five PCR Statements
During the four-day Course, five PCR Statements were made on key issues in which there are important new or controversial results:
- EAPCI expert consensus on the clinical use of intracoronary imaging presented by T. Johnson
- Clinical outcomes after interventions with paclitaxel drug coated balloons presented by A. Lansky
- Percutaneous edge-to-edge repair in patients with heart failure and secondary mitral regurgitation presented by B. Prendergast
- Defining high bleeding risk in patients undergoing PCI: a consensus from the Academic Research Consortium for high bleeding risk presented by P. Urban
- Evolving indications for TAVI in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis presented by S. Windecker
Late-breaking Trials and Trial Updates sessions
New developments and the latest data from internationally recognised trials were released at EuroPCR 2019 during Hot Line and Late-breaking Trial sessions. Among these, the following were highly anticipated:
- Mitral regurgitation after MitraClip implantation: relationship between residual mitral regurgitation and clinical and functional outcomes from the COAPT trial presented by S. Kar
- GLOBAL Leaders substudy: ticagrelor monotherapy in complex PCI (multivessel, long lesions, bifurcation) presented by P.W. Serruys
- Percutaneous edge-to-edge repair for tricuspid regurgitation: primary outcomes from the TRILUMINATE clinical trial presented by G. Nickenig
Numerous studies presented at EuroPCR have simultaneously been published in EuroIntervention Journal and several high Impact Factor journals, including European Heart Journal, Circulation, JAMA Cardiology and JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Consensus documents
- EAPCI expert consensus on the clinical use of intracoronary imaging presented by T. Johnson and published in European Heart Journal (https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehz332)
- Defining high bleeding risk in patients undergoing PCI: a consensus from the Academic Research Consortium for high bleeding risk presented by P. Urban and published in European Heart Journal (Doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz372) and Circulation (doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.040167)
Drugs and Devices Synergy / PCR Algorithm sessions
For the second year, dedicated sessions addressed drug selection, combination, timing of initiation, dosing and duration.
Four of these led to PCR algorithms which are available on PCRonline:
- Optimal duration of DAPT post-stenting;
- Reperfusion in STEMI (thrombolysis and beyond);
- Peri-and post procedural antiplatelet therapy in a patient on systemic anticoagulation;
- De-escalation of P2Y12 blockers after ACS. https://www.pcronline.com/Cases-resources-images/Resources/Course-videos-slides/2019/drugs-and-devices-synergy-pcr-clinical-algorithms
Use of technology for new educative tools
During the LIVE demonstrations, a new 'smart screen' in the Main Arena allowed facilitators to capture snapshots of live images upon which they could hand-draw illustrations or notes to emphasise certain learning points. This technique was also used for the highly practical new Learning LIVE sessions that focused on rotational atherectomy, fluoro-CT for coronary interventions, bifurcation and step-by-step MitraClip procedure in secondary mitral regurgitation. In the new Simulation Based Learning Area, small groups of participants were able to benefit from hands-on workshops using simulators and realistic models.
$200,000 USD grant for innovation
Following the presentation of six shortlisted presentations from the PCR Call for Innovations, Dr. R Schwartz of the Jon DeHaan Foundation presented an award of $200,000 USD to Giora Weisz, for the submission Filterlex: Captis full body embolic protection for TAVI. https://www.pcronline.com/Courses/PCR-Innovators-Day-Paris/Submissions/Grant-for-Interventional-Innovation
Abstracts and Clinical Cases
The winners of the best submissions to EuroPCR:
Best Clinical Case Competition
A sound approach to calcium modification
Conor McQuillan - Royal Victoria Hospital - Belfast, United Kingdom
PCR's Got Talent Abstract Competition
Stratified medicine in angina: can we improve health outcomes using an interventional diagnostic procedure?
Tom Ford - University of Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Best Clinical Case Competition - Nurses and allied professionals
Caring for patients and relatives in an acute situation - Dilemmas in the cathlab
Sofie Koch Fahler - Rigshospitalet - Copenhagen, Denmark
Best Abstract Competition - Nurses and allied professionals
Is it SAfe to MObilise patients Very eARly after transfemoral cardiac catheterisation? SAMOVAR
Marianne W. Noergaard - Rigshospitalet - Copenhagen, Denmark
Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award
The Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award was presented to Professor Jean Marco in recognition of his contribution to education in interventional cardiology during a moving ceremony where he received a standing ovation from his peers. https://www.pcronline.com/Courses/EuroPCR/About/ethica-award-ceremony
From the opening ceremony of this 30th anniversary edition of EuroPCR and throughout, a strong emphasis was put on the importance of exchange between peers in a non-judgemental atmosphere, as companions. The Course managed to capture this spirit, encouraging all participants of the interventional community to share their knowledge, practice and experience. A new collaborative loyalty programme called PCR Companions was also launched in Paris and is open to all healthcare practitioners, free of charge. 1,800+ people have already signed up to the programme designed to build links within the community that go beyond education.
Dates to remember
AICT-AsiaPCR - 4-6 July 2019 - Singapore
PCR London Valves - 17-19 November 2019 - London, UK
EuroPCR - 19-22 May 2020 - Paris, France
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About EuroPCR 2019
The World-Leading Course in interventional cardiovascular medicine and the official annual meeting of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) took place from 21 to 24 May 2019 at the Palais des Congrès - Paris, France. The detailed Course Programme is available on: https://www.pcronline.com/Courses/EuroPCR
About PCR
The mission of PCR is to serve the needs of each individual patient by helping the cardiovascular community to share knowledge, experience and practice. PCR offers a large range of many other educational meetings and resources for the continuing education of the interventional cardiovascular community. These include major annual Courses across the globe, e-Learning with high-profile PCR Webinars, Courses specifically dedicated to valvular heart disease, tailor-made PCR Seminars on specific topics, online resources and medical publications such as EuroIntervention, the official journal of the EAPCI.
Gateways to all PCR activities are available on http://www.pcronline.com. For further information, please contact Ce?lia Vila?: cvila@europa-group.com
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