1st Asia-Pacific Stentless PCI Course
PCI Next - Think DCB
- 9th - 10th April 2026
- Hyatt Regency, Chennai, India.
A focused, high-level course for interventional cardiologists ready to integrate DCB-first strategies into real-world PCI practice.
- Technical Masterclasses
- Case-Based Learning
- Expert Discussions
- Interactive Participation
Limited seats available
Understanding and Advancing DCB PCI
DCB–based stentless PCI has emerged as a viable and evidence-supported approach in a growing number of clinical and anatomical scenarios — offering effective drug delivery while preserving native vessel anatomy.
This programme examines when, how, and for whom stentless PCI should be applied, grounded in clinical evidence and real-world practice.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for interventional cardiologists seeking to:
- Build a structured foundation in stentless PCI
- Refine advanced techniques for complex lesion subsets
- Safely integrate DCB strategies into routine practice
- Align evolving evidence with everyday clinical decision-making
Drug-Coated Balloon Focus
First dedicated Asia - Pacific program focused entirely on DCB-based stentless angioplasty
World-Class Faculty
Learn from 25+ internationally renowned course directors and leading interventionalists
Future of PCI
Explore emerging indications, next-generation technologies, and consensus pathways
Comprehensive Learning Experience
Our expertly designed curriculum covers every aspect of stentless PCI, from foundational principles to advanced techniques used by world-leading practitioners.
Learning Format
A structured, multi-format programme designed for maximum engagement and practical takeaway.
Technical Masterclasses
Step-by-step procedural strategy, lesion preparation, and optimisation
Case-Based Discussions
Real-world cases illustrating decision-making, pitfalls, and outcomes
Expert Faculty Panels
Interactive dialogue with international leaders in DCB-based PCI
Audience Interaction
Open discussion, questions, and shared learning
Course Agenda
Two days of intensive learning, hands-on demonstrations, and expert-led discussions
Thursday, 09th April 2026
Full Day Program ( 7 Sessions + Case Competition)
- 08:30 - 08:45
Welcome & Introduction
- 08:45 - 09:45
Session 1 — Basics of Stentless PCI
Evolution of PCI and the rationale of stentless PCI, Pathobiology of vessel healing, Basics of animal studies, Drugs and excipients in DCB
- 09:45 - 10:45
SESSION 2 — In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)
Lecture: Imaging and histopathology of in-stent restenosis, Masterclass: DCB in ISR – evidence, guidelines, procedural strategy, case presentation, and discussion
- 10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
- 11:00 – 12:00
SESSION 3 — Small Vessel Disease
Lecture: ABC of DCB PCI, Masterclass: DCB in small vessel disease – evidence, technical considerations, case presentation, and discussion
- 12:00 – 12:30
Case Competition
- 12:30 – 13: 45
Lunch Break
- 13:45 – 14:45
SESSION 4 — Diffuse Disease & Hybrid PCI
Lecture: Dissections – friend or foe? Assessment and management, Masterclass: Diffuse coronary disease and hybrid PCI – evidence, lesion preparation strategies, case presentation, and discussion
- 14:45 – 15:45
SESSION 5 — Bifurcation PCI
Lecture: How to approach coronary bifurcations in 2026, Masterclass: DCB in bifurcation lesions – evidence, procedural strategies, case presentation, and discussion
- 15:45 – 16:00
Coffee Break
- 16:00 – 17:00
SESSION 6 — Large Vessels
Lecture: Physiology in DCB PCI – pre and post intervention, Masterclass: DCB in large coronary vessels – evidence, technical aspects, case presentation, and discussion
- 17:00 – 18:00
SESSION 7 — MI / Acute Coronary Syndromes
Lecture: Vulnerable plaque and the role of DCB PCI, Masterclass: DCB in MI and ACS – evidence, procedural considerations, case presentation, and discussion
Friday, 10th April 2026
Half Day Program (4 Sessions + Experts Roundtable)
- 08:00 – 08:30
Recap and Experts Roundtable
Key messages from Day 1, Master Case Presentation – DCB in Multi-Vessel Disease, Roundtable discussion: translating learning into practice
- 08:30 – 09:30
SESSION 8 — Calcified Vessels
Lecture: Imaging in DCB PCI, Masterclass: DCB in calcified coronary disease – imaging, lesion preparation, evidence, case presentation, and discussion
- 09:30 – 09:45
SESSION 9 — Chronic Total Occlusions (Joint session with DCB Academy)
Lecture: Understanding DCB failure – mechanisms and lessons learned, Masterclass: Role of DCB in CTO PCI – evidence, procedural considerations, case presentation, and discussion
- 09:45 – 10:00
Coffee Break
- 10:00 – 11:00
SESSION 10 — Key Questions in DCB PCI (Joint session with APSC)
DAPT in DCB, High bleeding risk and young patients, DCB versus BVS, Why DCB in South and South-East Asia
- 11:00 – 12:00
SESSION 11 — Take-Home Messages (Joint session with Fondazione RIC)
DES or DCB – decision making, Practical algorithms for real-world DCB practice, DCB ARC Consensus document, What next in DCB PCI – trials and clinical perspectives
Masterclass on Stentless PCI in various clinical scenarios:
- Evidence and Guidelines
- Procedural strategy
- Case presentation
- Discussion
Course Directors
Dr A B Gopalamurugan
Dr Bernardo Cortese
Dr Bon-Kwon Koo
Dr Bruno Scheller
Dr Do-Yoon Kang
Dr Girish Navasundi
Dr Ho Hee Hwa
Dr Kumara Gurupparan
Dr Lam HO
Dr Praveen Chandra
Dr Rajinikanth Rajagopal
Dr Ramesh Singh
Dr Rustem Dautov
Dr Sandeep Basavarajaiah
Dr Upul Wickramarachchi
International Faculty
Dr. Al Fazir Omar
Dr. Daniela Benedetto
Dr. Dasdo Antonius Sinaga
Dr. Dharamaraj Karthikesan
Dr. Dmitriy Tyo
Dr. Kyaw Soe Win
Dr. Quang Nguyen Ngoc
Dr. Ronaldo Estacio
Dr. Samrany San
National Faculty
Dr. AB Mehta
Dr. Aftab Khan
Dr. Aravinda Kumar S
Dr. Arun Kalyanasundaram
Dr. D.K. Baruah
Dr. G Sengottuvelu
Dr. Jabir A
Dr. Jaishankar
Dr. Karthik Vasudevan
Dr. Mitesh Kumar
Dr. Nimit Shah
Dr. PNS Haritha
Dr. R Anantharaman
Dr. Rahul Gupta
Dr. Rony Mathew
Dr. Roopesh Singhal
Dr. Sajan Narayanan
Dr. Sarita Rao
Dr. Shyam Kumar
Dr. Sundar C
Dr. Swaroop Bharadi
Dr. YVC Reddy
Course Packages
Early bird rates available until March 9, 2026. All prices in INR.
Indian Delegates
| Package | Early Bird Until Mar 9, 2026 | Regular Until Apr 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Only | ₹50,000 | ₹60,000 |
| Conference + Accommodation | ₹70,000 | ₹85,000 |
| Conference + Accommodation + Travel | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
International Delegates
| Package | Early Bird Until Mar 9, 2026 | Regular Until Apr 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Only | ₹60,000 | ₹75,000 |
| Conference + Accommodation | ₹80,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
Accommodation
All accommodation is booked at the venue hotel — Hyatt, Chennai (Standard/King rooms).
If you would like to change or upgrade your room type, please contact secretariat@stentlesspci.com
Register for 1st Asia-Pacific Stentless PCI Course
Please complete the form to express your interest in participating in the course. The registration link will be sent to you on 1st February 2026.
- Limited seats available
- Submitting this form does not guarantee a seat in the course until registration is confirmed.
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