Coronary
Join Me in Montreal
I'm thrilled to invite you to the Coronary Track at SCAI 2026—an immersive program designed to support interventional cardiologists across diverse practice settings. Whether you're navigating routine PCI cases or tackling complex interventions, this track will help you become a smarter, safer, and more versatile operator.
Our expert faculty will share practical tips, troubleshooting strategies, and evidence-based techniques developed through years of experience.
Key topics include advanced imaging and physiology to enhance decision-making, management of cardiogenic shock, contemporary approaches to DES in-stent restenosis, techniques for complex calcified multi-vessel disease, and step-by-step demonstrations of complication management.
With live and presented cases, hands-on learning, and peer-to-peer engagement, this track is built to elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes.
Rajan Patel, MD, FSCAI
Coronary Program Track Director
Overview
Led by expert faculty, the sessions will focus on real-world problem-solving, complication management, and evidence-based best practices developed through years of experience.
Attendees will gain practical insights through live and presented cases, step-by-step demonstrations, and interactive discussions.
Key topics Include:
- How modern physiology and imaging are transforming clinical decision-making
- Management of cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
- Contemporary treatment strategies for DES in-stent restenosis
- Imaging tips, tricks, and optimization techniques
- Technical and procedural guidance illustrated through live and presented cases
- Step-by-step approaches to managing complications effectively
Join us in Montreal to learn, connect, and refine your practice with the latest tools and strategies in coronary intervention.
Target Audience
The coronary track will be of interest to PCI operators at all stages of their careers who are looking to further improve their skills, acquire new and niche skills, develop programs, collaborate on research and clinical endeavors, and update their knowledge with the latest developments in the field.
Learning Objectives
After attending this program, attendees will be able to:
- Apply advanced imaging and physiology techniques to enhance clinical decision-making in routine and complex PCI cases.
- Evaluate contemporary strategies for managing cardiogenic shock, in-stent restenosis, and calcified multi-vessel disease using evidence-based approaches and expert-led demonstrations.
- Demonstrate effective complication management through step-by-step procedural guidance, live case reviews, and peer-to-peer engagement to improve patient outcomes across diverse practice settings.
Now Available on Demand
In the SCAI Conference Library, a wealth of trusted, quality online resources from past SCAI meetings can be found, including recorded presentations and downloadable PowerPoints that now, for the first time, include sessions recorded during the Congenital Track at SCAI 2025 Scientific Sessions.
Members can access SCAI Conference Library resources for free by logging in using their SCAI account information and searching by event, clinical practice area, keyword, and speaker to explore available resources.
Non-members can join SCAI to receive this member benefit or purchase past conference recordings a la carte.
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