PCI in Specific Lesion Subsets

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

• Analyze complex coronary lesion subsets (e.g. calcified lesions, bifurcations, left main, CTO, ostial lesions) and select appropriate interventional strategies
• Apply lesion-specific PCI techniques, including debulking (RA, OA, laser) and advanced balloon technologies (including IVL)
• Differentiate between one-stent and two-stent strategies in bifurcation lesions and justify the optimal approach based on anatomy and physiology
• Evaluate procedural outcomes using angiography and intravascular imaging, and optimize stent deployment accordingly
• Manage device failure scenarios (ISR, underexpansion, malapposition, stent thrombosis) using evidence-based interventional strategies
• Integrate advanced techniques for specific subsets such as left main disease, CTO interventions, and bypass graft PCI into clinical practice
• Formulate procedural strategies tailored to complex anatomical and clinical scenarios to improve patient outcomes

Prerequisites:

Participants should have:

• A solid understanding of coronary anatomy and physiology, including coronary flow, pressure-derived indices (e.g. FFR/iFR), and myocardial perfusion principles
• Knowledge of indications for PCI based on current ESC guidelines (ACS and CCS)
• Basic proficiency in coronary angiography interpretation, including lesion assessment (severity, morphology, calcification, bifurcation anatomy)
• Familiarity with standard PCI techniques, including guide catheter selection, wiring, balloon angioplasty, and stent implantation
• Understanding of intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT) and its role in lesion preparation and stent optimization
• Experience in clinical decision-making in the cath lab, including patient selection and risk stratification

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.

Free of charge (exclusively reserved for EAPCI members).