Announcement of the 4th European Live Summit on Retrograde CTO Revascularization

May 8–9, Zurich, Switzerland

At least every tenth patient undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) presents with one or more chronically occluded coronary arteries (CTO). Since its introduction in the 90’s, retrograde revascularization techniques have considerably improved procedural success rates, but require substantial operational skills and a profound knowledge of PCI material, even among experienced operators. After the success of the first three meetings, course directors Alfredo R. Galassi, Thomas F, Luescher, and George Sianos are proud to announce the 4th European Live Summit on Retrograde CTO Revascularization to be held at the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland on May 8–9, 2015. The course is endorsed by the EuroCTO Club and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and provides an excellent opportunity for interventional cardiologists at variable levels of training to enhance their knowledge and skills in retrograde techniques. The course is based on 8-10 interactive live cases commented by a panel of international CTO experts allowing interactive discussion of interven-tional strategies. Additional lectures and presentation of pre-recorded cases provide insights into clinical data, interventional material, new techniques and complication management. An international faculty of more than 50 CTO experts from Europe, South Africa, United States, Canada, Middle East, Russia and Asia Pacific guarantees lively discussions and will be ready to discuss hot topics and uncertain areas with you. In the industry exhibition, the interested course participant has the chance to interact with representants from different manufacturers and obtain a hands-on experience of dedicated CTO material. With all its educational content, the 4th European Live Summit on Retrograde CTO Revascularization provides all you need to know to establish your own retrograde CTO program at home!

Topics

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New guidewires for retrograde approach: core concepts and new technology

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The retrograde approach: when as first line strategy and pure retrograde crossing

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The retrograde approach: when as an hybrid approach

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Is CT scan really helpful for long and complex lesions to be approached retrogradely?

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European experience of the retrograde approach

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Complex retrograde PCI: tips and tricks

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Management of complications with retrograde approach

Luncheon panels:

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Complication cases

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Strategy in CTOs: The role of new stents and bioresorbable vascular scaffolds

Live Cases Interventions Live in the box presentations

Visit us at http://www.zhh.ch/4theuropean-live-summit-retrograde-cto-revascularization.

See you in Zurich!