Alessandra Scoccia

Alessandra Scoccia is a Researcher in the Department of Cardiology at Erasmus MC, actively contributing to interventional cardiology research with a focus on coronary physiology and imaging. Her work centers on optimizing percutaneous coronary interventions through advanced techniques like fractional flow reserve (FFR) and intravascular imaging modalities.

Her primary research interests include Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, and Acute Coronary Syndromes, with specific expertise in fractional flow reserve optimization, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance. Current projects investigate the relationship between post-PCI physiological metrics and imaging findings, along with outcomes in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) populations with comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension.

Recent publications analyze the impact of FFR-directed PCI optimization in both acute and chronic coronary syndromes, while multicenter registry studies examine how comorbidities affect STEMI outcomes. Her work leverages large-scale international collaborations including the ISACS-STEMI registry and FAST OCT study.

Scientific contributions focus on translating imaging and physiology data into clinical practice improvements, particularly regarding reperfusion efficacy and long-term outcomes in complex coronary interventions.