Coronary Intervention: From Fundamentals to Complex Lesions

Course Overview

This is a focused evening talk on interventional coronary cardiology, designed to give a comprehensive walkthrough of the full procedural spectrum — from the basics of diagnostic angiography to advanced techniques such as bifurcation stenting, calcium modification, left main intervention, and CTO crossing. The session distills concepts typically covered across a full hands-on simulation program into a concise, high-yield clinical overview, relevant for trainees at every stage of their interventional journey.

Learning Objectives

Build a structured understanding of coronary intervention — from angiography to complex lesion management.
See real angiographic cases with step-by-step procedural decision-making.
Recognize key decision points in PCI, STEMI, and physiology-guided intervention.
Understand clinical approaches to bifurcation stenting, calcium modification, left main, and CTO cases.
Build a foundation for hands-on simulation-based training.

Eligibility Criteria

DM / DNB Cardiology residents and fellows
Practicing Cardiologists and Interventional Cardiologists
Cardiology Post-Graduate (MD/DM) trainees
Interventional Fellowship trainees

Expected Outcome

Understand the complete coronary intervention spectrum — from angiography to complex lesions
Identify key procedural principles in PCI and STEMI management
Grasp the foundational concepts behind bifurcation and calcium modification techniques
Understand core approaches to left main and CTO interventions
Be ready to engage effectively with future hands-on simulation-based training

Course Content

Module 1: Talk on Angiogram

Basics of coronary angiography — views, projections, and image interpretation

Module 2: Guide Wire

Selection, handling, and manipulation of coronary guidewires

Module 3: Guide Catheter

Catheter selection and engagement techniques for coronary access

Module 4: Specialty Balloons

Use of specialty balloons in lesion preparation and complex anatomy

Module 5: Stents

Principles of stent selection, deployment, and optimization

Module 6: Covered Stents

Role of covered stents in perforation and emergency management

Module 7: Rotablation

Rotational atherectomy for heavily calcified coronary lesions

Module 8: Bifurcations

Approach and techniques for bifurcation lesion intervention

Module 9: Thrombotic Lesions and STEMI

Management strategies for thrombotic lesions and acute STEMI

Coronary Intervention