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Lisbon Interventional Cardiology Course - PCI Toolbox - 2nd Edition

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June 22nd 2023 - June 23rd 2023
COURSE COORDINATORS
Sílvio Leal (MD, PhD Student) , 
Manuel de Sousa Almeida (MD, PhD)
COURSE PRESENTATION
The progressive increase in access and complexity of percutaneous techniques for coronary diagnosis and intervention make its understanding central in the curriculum of the current cardiologist. This course seeks to present, in a dynamic and interactive way, a complete approach of current knowledge and practice in this area.
The course will be structured in two independent modules.
This module provides coverage of the basic curriculum of interventional cardiology in coronary disease, seeking to provide the essential knowledge and tools to begin the practice in this area.
TARGET AUDIENCE
a) Fellows of the Interventional Cardiology Sub-specialty

b) Cardiology residents

c) Residents from other medical specialties
LEARNING OBJECTIVES >> KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO DEVELOP
  1. Coronary anatomy and physiology
  2. Pathophysiology of atherosclerotic disease
  3. Equipment and therapy in the Cath Lab
  4. Radiation management and risks
  5. Principles of coronary angiography and angioplasty
  6. Indications, contraindications and strategies for coronary revascularization
  7. Intracoronary physiological and imaging evaluation
  8. Intervention in stable coronary disease
  9. Intervention in ST- and non-ST segment acute coronary syndromes
  10. Coronary revascularization in special populations
  11. Complex coronary angioplasty
  12. Prevention and management of complications from coronary intervention
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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