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Author(s): Robert Jay Widmer Added: 3 months ago
Welcome to the introductory segment of Dr Robert Jay Widmer's 'Cath Lab Guide to Coronary Reactivity Testing in Non‑Obstructive CAD'.Dr Widmer (The McKinney Heart Hospital, US) presents the case of a 25-year-old female endurance runner experiencing exertional, band-like chest pain. Her coronary CTA appears normal, while PET imaging reveals mildly reduced flow confined to the circumflex territory… View more
Author(s): Robert Jay Widmer Added: 3 months ago
This expert level cath lab case features Dr Jay Robert Widmer (The McKinney Heart Hospital, US) demonstrating a complete invasive coronary reactivity testing protocol in a 25 year old woman with persistent chest pain, normal coronary CTA and non-obstructive findings.Dr Widmer walks through step-by-step assessment of coronary microvascular function using thermodilution derived CFR and IMR,… View more
Author(s): Bruno Scheller Added: 1 day ago
EuroPCR 2026 – Prof Bruno Scheller (Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, DE) joins us to explore the evolving role of drug-coated balloons in coronary intervention, discussing the latest trial evidence and how it is shaping clinical practice.Interview Questions:How has the role of DCBs in coronary intervention evolved over recent years?What does the latest trial evidence add to our… View more
Author(s): Robert Jay Widmer Added: 3 months ago
In this 'Cath Lab Guide to Coronary Reactivity Testing', Dr Robert Jay Widmer (The McKinney Heart Hospital, US) outlines the rationale for performing invasive coronary reactivity testing following shared decision-making, emphasising the value of a structured, protocol-driven approach over ad hoc measurements.He discusses the decision to use a 6F femoral approach in this small female patient,… View more
Author(s): Robert Jay Widmer Added: 3 months ago
In this segment of the 'Cath Lab Guide to Coronary Reactivity Testing', Dr Robert Jay Widmer (The McKinney Heart Hospital, US) demonstrates an intracoronary acetylcholine protocol using low-dose (20µg) and higher-dose (100µg) infusions. He outlines preparation of the solution from ophthalmic vials, its dilution, and the technique for slow intra-coronary injection over 1–2 minutes.Dr Widmer… View more
Author(s): Added: 1 year ago
With focus on the 2024 ESC chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) guidelines – that highlighted significant advancements in the recommendations for fractional flow reserve computed tomography (FFRCT) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) – this insightful series aims to equip healthcare professionals with the latest clinical strategies and practical tools for integrating FFRCT and coronary… View more