Perfect your Practice: IVUS in LM: from practice to data: Left Main Academy

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Moderator Prof James Spratt is joined by an expert faculty of Prof José M de la Torre Hernández, Dr Gabriele Luigi Gasparini and Prof Stephane Carlier for an insightful broadcast focusing on the role of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in enhancing Left Main (LM) outcomes. This case-based session provides a strong understanding of the latest evidence supporting the use of IVUS to optimise treatment strategies, share practical insights and key lessons, and educational tools to reach optimal patient outcomes.

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Learning objectives

To comprehend the key factors to consider with lesion complexity
To learn how to select the most appropriate stent strategy
To understand the importance of IVUS in the treatment of Left Main bifurcation lesions

Faculty

Prof James Spratt
St George’s University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK

Dr Kalaivani Mahadevan
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK

Dr Paolo Canova
Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, IT

Dr Gregor Leibundgut
University Hospital of Basel, Basel, CH

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Overview:

This Perfect Your Practice session from the Left Main Academy will focus on lesion preparation in calcified left main bifurcations. Faculty will guide participants through the challenges of calcium detection, imaging, and treatment strategies, highlighting how optimal vessel preparation supports stent expansion and improves clinical outcomes. Using case-based presentations and practical insights, the session will showcase the role of intravascular imaging and interventional tools in managing complex left main PCI.

Agenda:

Introduction – Prof James Spratt

How to Deal With Calcified LM: A Case-based Presentation using SEE PREP TREAT (case introduction) – Prof Johan Bennett

Calcium Treatment: Clinical and Mechanical Goals for LM PCI – Prof Jan-Malte Sinning

Imaging to Detect and Treat Calcium in The Left Main – Dr Valeria Paradies

How to Deal With Calcified LM: A Case-based Presentation using SEE PREP TREAT (procedure discussion) – Prof Johan Bennett

Lessons Learnt and Tools Available – Prof James Spratt

Learning Objectives:

Recognise the clinical significance of calcium detection and modification in Left Main PCI
Learn how optimal vessel preparation improves stent expansion and patient-level goals
Explore imaging and interventional tools to detect, define, and approach calcium