General patient management and follow-up

After completing this eLearning course, you will be able to:

• distinguish the anticoagulant therapies options according to clinical presentation and procedural timing;
• apply current ESC CCS and ACS guideline recommendations to select the most appropriate antithrombotic regimen according to ischaemic and bleeding risk;
• explain the key components of secondary prevention after PCI.

Prerequisites:

Participants should be familiar with:

• pathophysiology of ACS;
• indications for PCI and procedural management of STEMI and NSTEMI;
• clinical pharmacology of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents;
• cardiovascular risk stratification in the post-ACS setting;
• ESC guideline grading system (Class of recommendation / Level of evidence).

The Online Coronary Track of the EAPCI Educational Pathway is a state-of-the-art platform that covers the entire EAPCI Core Curriculum for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

It brings together fundamental principles and the latest evidence in coronary artery disease (CAD) management, with a clear focus on invasive assessment, percutaneous treatment strategies, and contemporary techniques. This approach connects guideline-based knowledge with real-world interventional practice.

The programme offers a flexible and high-quality learning environment. It is designed to support interventional cardiologists in their daily practice and guide them on their path towards EAPCI Certification and clinical excellence.

The following topics are covered in this course:

• Coronary, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
• Coronary, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Prevention

Free of charge (exclusively reserved for EAPCI members).