Topic 1
Vascular Access for Coronary Interventions – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
Session Objectives
Optimal vascular access is the cornerstone of safe and effective coronary intervention. This practical workshop will focus on contemporary access strategies, including radial and distal radial access, ultrasound-guided puncture, access-site selection, and management of vascular complications. The role of alternative access routes, such as ulnar and brachial access, will also be discussed for situations where conventional approaches are not feasible.
Particular emphasis will be placed on large-bore femoral access for complex PCI and mechanical circulatory support. Participants will learn practical approaches to access planning, vascular imaging, large-bore closure, and complication management, with detailed discussion of suture-based, plug-based, and hybrid closure techniques.
Topic 2
Basic PCI Tools (Guiding Catheters, Wires, Balloons, etc.) – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
9.10.2026, 8:30 – 9:45
9.10.2026, 12:45 – 14:00
Session Objectives
Successful coronary intervention begins with selecting the right tools for the right lesion. This practical workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental equipment used during PCI, including guiding catheters, guidewires, balloons, microcatheters, and adjunctive devices.
Participants will learn how to choose and optimize PCI tools according to coronary anatomy, lesion characteristics, and procedural objectives. The session will focus on device selection, procedural efficiency, troubleshooting, and practical tips that can improve procedural success in both routine and complex interventions.
Topic 3
Coronary physiology: from diagnosis to PCI guidance – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
9.10.2026, 8:30 – 9:45
9.10.2026, 12:45 – 14:00
Session Objectives
Coronary physiology has become an essential component of contemporary interventional cardiology, supporting both diagnostic decision-making and PCI optimization. This practical workshop will provide an overview of physiological assessment in patients with coronary artery disease, from evaluating intermediate lesions to guiding revascularization strategies.
Participants will gain hands-on insights into the use of pressure- and flow-based indices, coronary microvascular assessment, interpretation of physiological measurements, integration with coronary imaging, and the role of physiology in achieving better procedural and clinical outcomes.
Topic 4
Coronary imaging: from diagnosis to PCI guidance – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
9.10.2026, 8:30 – 9:45
9.10.2026, 12:45 – 14:00
Session Objectives
Intracoronary imaging has become a cornerstone of modern PCI, enabling accurate lesion assessment, procedural planning, stent optimization, and improved clinical outcomes. This practical workshop will provide participants with hands-on insights into the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) throughout the PCI workflow.
Participants will learn how to use intracoronary imaging for diagnosis, lesion characterization, treatment planning, PCI guidance, and management of procedural complications, while integrating imaging findings with angiography and coronary physiology to support precision PCI.
Topic 5
Calcified lesions – what to use and when – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
9.10.2026, 8:30 – 9:45
9.10.2026, 12:45 – 14:00
Session Objectives
Coronary calcification remains one of the greatest challenges in contemporary PCI and is associated with lower procedural success and worse clinical outcomes if inadequately treated. This practical workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary calcium modification strategies and their role in optimizing PCI outcomes.
Participants will learn how to assess calcium severity and distribution, select the most appropriate calcium modification technique, and integrate intracoronary imaging into procedural planning. The session will cover rotational atherectomy, orbital atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA), as well as combination strategies for complex calcified lesions.
Topic 6
Complex PCI Toolbox – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
Session Objectives
Complex coronary interventions often require dedicated devices and advanced procedural techniques beyond standard PCI equipment. This practical workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the contemporary complex PCI toolbox, including specialized guidewires, microcatheters, guide extension catheters, and techniques adopted from CTO interventions.
Participants will learn how to select and use advanced devices to improve device delivery, increase procedural success, overcome challenging anatomy, and manage complex coronary lesions. The session will focus on practical problem-solving and device escalation strategies applicable to everyday complex PCI practice.
Topic 7
Bifurcation PCI step-by-step: DK crush – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
9.10.2026, 8:30 – 9:45
9.10.2026, 12:45 – 14:00
Session Objectives
Coronary bifurcation lesions remain among the most technically demanding scenarios in interventional cardiology. This practical workshop will provide a step-by-step overview of the DK Crush technique, one of the most extensively studied and effective two-stent strategies for complex bifurcation PCI.
Participants will learn how to select appropriate bifurcation lesions for DK Crush, perform each procedural step correctly, optimize outcomes using intracoronary imaging, and avoid common technical pitfalls. The session will focus on procedural planning, execution, and troubleshooting in real-world clinical practice.
Topic 8
Bifurcation PCI step-by-step: Provisional stenting – simulator-based training
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
8.10.2026, 16:00 – 17:15
8.10.2026, 17:30 – 18:45
Session Objectives
Provisional stenting remains the default strategy for the majority of coronary bifurcation lesions and serves as the foundation of contemporary bifurcation PCI. This practical workshop will provide a step-by-step approach to planning, performing, and optimizing provisional stenting in everyday clinical practice.
Participants will learn how to assess bifurcation anatomy, select appropriate equipment, protect the side branch, recognize when additional intervention is required, and optimize procedural outcomes using intracoronary imaging and physiology. The session will focus on practical techniques, decision-making, and troubleshooting in both simple and complex bifurcation lesions.
The ALS (Advanced Life Support) workshop
Repeated workshop session – available slots:
9.10.2026, 14:15 – 15:15 (in Polish)
9.10.2026, 15:45 – 16:45 (in English)
Workshop Leaders
dr Kamil Kędzierski, PhD, EMT-P – Paramedic, Firefighter
Krzysztof Griesmann, MSc, EMT-P – Paramedic
Session Objectives
The ALS (Advanced Life Support) workshop is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and medical students interested in improving their skills in managing life-threatening emergencies. During this one-hour session, participants will learn the current European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines on advanced resuscitation procedures in adults and practice key elements of the ALS algorithm based on simulated clinical scenarios.
The workshop programme covers the recognition of cardiac arrest rhythms, safe defibrillation, airway management, pharmacotherapy in resuscitation, and effective resuscitation team performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making, team communication, and the practical aspects of conducting resuscitation in accordance with current ERC standards. Participants will have the opportunity to take an active part in the exercises and in the discussion of clinical cases.