The primary focus of this course is to present a multi-device approach to complex revascularization in patients with complex coronary, valvular and peripheral vascular disease. Various invasive imaging of fractional flow reserve (FFR), instant wave-free ratio (iFR), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), in guiding interventions will be discussed and emphasized on the case-by-case basis. Various novel interventional devices and techniques such as orbital atherectomy, alcohol septal ablation, valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve replacement and complex peripheral vascular intervention will be emphasized. Technical issues regarding retrograde CTO recanalization and various bifurcation interventions will be demonstrated using the live case format. Treatment of emerging problems, such as unprotected left main disease, heavily calcified lesions, bifurcation lesions, total occlusions, recurrent in-stent restenosis, severe diffuse stenosis, carotid and peripheral lesions will be emphasized by the faculty using live case presentations as platforms for discussion.

Appropriateness of a revascularization choice and evidence-based practice guidelines will be discussed while simple and complex live cases are being performed. Within the live case format, current topics will be presented to provide interventional cardiologists and vascular interventionalists with state-of-the-art information for managing patients as the dynamic field of interventional cardiology and endovascular intervention continues to evolve. Through discussion and viewing of live cases, we expect to emphasize the long-term role of interventional cardiology in managing particular lesion subsets via specific device procedures.

Target Audience

This course is specifically designed for:
• Interventional Cardiologists who manage patients with complex, challenging anatomy for revascularization
• Interventional Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons
• Cardiology Fellows with an interest in Interventional Cardiology
• Nurses, Technicians, and other Allied Health Care Professionals who work in Cardiac Catheterization and Vascular Laboratories

Educational Objectives
The overall goal of this program is to enhance knowledge and improve understanding of various interventional techniques and devices with management of various cardiac disease states.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Select the appropriate revascularization strategy for patients with unprotected left main disease.
• Select the best interventional strategy for coronary bifurcation lesions, use of one versus two stent approach.
• Apply case selection and choose the appropriate interventional devices for endovascular interventions using atherectomy, drug coated balloon, stents along with embolic filter protection.
• Select the appropriate cases for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) for low-to-intermediate risk aortic stenosis.

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