San Diego Cardiovascular Interventions (SDCI) 2022

Advanced Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease & Complex Coronary Intervention Symposium

Overview

The San Diego Cardiovascular Interventions (SDCI) 2022 symposium is a comprehensive educational program focused on contemporary interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, coronary intervention, peripheral vascular therapy, and emerging cardiovascular technologies.

Held from October 25–28, 2022 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, California, the conference brought together internationally recognized experts to review the latest advances in coronary, structural, and peripheral interventions through expert lectures, case discussions, live case demonstrations, and evidence-based reviews.

The program emphasizes practical application of novel technologies, advanced procedural techniques, intravascular imaging, coronary physiology, hemodynamic support devices, and complex cardiovascular intervention strategies.

Course Features

• 42 Video Lectures
• Total Size: 14.7 GB
• International Expert Faculty
• Live Case Demonstrations
• Complex Coronary Intervention Education
• Structural Heart Disease Updates
• Advanced Imaging & Physiology Sessions
• Robotic PCI Education
• Atherectomy & Calcium Modification Reviews
• Evidence-Based Clinical Updates

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Interventional Cardiologists
• Clinical Cardiologists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Vascular Surgeons
• Cath Lab Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Cath Lab Nurses & Technicians
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS)
• Perfusionists
• Radiologic Technologists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Assess the impact of COVID-19 on STEMI systems of care.
• Apply contemporary techniques for CTO intervention.
• Optimize left main and bifurcation PCI strategies.
• Select appropriate atherectomy and lesion preparation techniques.
• Utilize mechanical circulatory support during high-risk PCI.
• Evaluate indications for robotic-assisted PCI.
• Integrate IVUS, OCT, and FFR into procedural decision-making.
• Assess contemporary indications for TAVR.
• Evaluate mitral and tricuspid transcatheter therapies.
• Apply optimal antiplatelet and antithrombotic treatment strategies.
• Select appropriate candidates for peripheral vascular intervention.
• Reduce occupational radiation exposure in the cath lab.

Core Scientific Topics

Complex Coronary Intervention (PCI)

A major focus of SDCI 2022 involves advanced coronary intervention techniques.

Topics Include

• Complex PCI
• High-Risk PCI
• Left Main Coronary Intervention
• Bifurcation PCI
• Multivessel Disease
• Calcified Lesions
• Coronary Revascularization Strategies

Faculty review contemporary approaches to challenging coronary anatomy and procedural planning.

Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Intervention

Dedicated sessions review modern CTO treatment strategies.

Covered Areas

• CTO Crossing Techniques
• Retrograde Approaches
• Antegrade Dissection & Re-entry
• Device Selection
• Complication Management
• Procedural Planning

Participants gain exposure to the latest tools and techniques used in complex CTO procedures.

Atherectomy & Calcium Modification

The symposium provides extensive review of lesion preparation technologies.

Topics Include

• Rotational Atherectomy
• Orbital Atherectomy
• Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
• Calcium Modification Techniques
• Plaque Preparation Strategies
• Stent Optimization

Intravascular Imaging & Coronary Physiology

Advanced imaging and physiology play a central role in contemporary intervention.

Imaging Modalities

• Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Coronary Physiology Assessment
• Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
• Imaging-Guided PCI

The program emphasizes evidence demonstrating improved outcomes with imaging-guided intervention.

Hemodynamic Support & Cardiogenic Shock

Sessions review mechanical circulatory support technologies.

Topics Include

• Impella Devices
• Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices
• Cardiogenic Shock Management
• High-Risk PCI Support
• Acute Hemodynamic Stabilization

Faculty discuss patient selection and clinical outcomes associated with support devices.

Robotic PCI

One of the unique educational themes of SDCI 2022 is robotic-assisted intervention.

Covered Areas

• Robotic PCI Systems
• Operator Safety
• Radiation Reduction
• Procedural Precision
• Future Applications

The conference explores the evolving role of robotics in cardiovascular intervention.

Structural Heart Disease

Comprehensive updates are provided on transcatheter structural heart therapies.

Topics Include

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral Valve Repair
• Tricuspid Valve Intervention
• Structural Heart Imaging
• Patient Selection
• Procedural Outcomes

Left Atrial Appendage Closure

The symposium reviews contemporary stroke prevention strategies.

Covered Topics

• Watchman Therapy
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Stroke Prevention in AF
• Patient Selection
• Post-Procedural Management

PFO & ASD Closure

Faculty discuss:

• Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
• Atrial Septal Defect Closure
• Stroke Prevention
• Structural Heart Techniques
• Clinical Trial Evidence

Peripheral Vascular Intervention

Dedicated sessions focus on peripheral arterial disease.

Topics Include

• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Endovascular Intervention
• Lower Extremity Revascularization
• Peripheral Imaging
• Device Selection
• Limb Preservation Strategies

Antiplatelet & Antithrombotic Therapy

Comprehensive pharmacology updates include:

• Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT)
• Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents
• Anticoagulation Strategies
• PCI Pharmacotherapy
• Bleeding Risk Reduction

COVID-19 & Interventional Cardiology

The meeting reviews lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics Include

• STEMI Care During COVID-19
• Cath Lab Workflow Changes
• Cardiovascular Outcomes
• Systems of Care Adaptations

Occupational Safety in the Cath Lab

An important educational focus is physician and staff safety.

Covered Areas

• Radiation Exposure Reduction
• Occupational Hazards
• Protective Technologies
• Ergonomic Strategies
• Long-Term Health Considerations

Why This Course Stands Out

Comprehensive Interventional Focus

Combines:

• Coronary Intervention
• Structural Heart Disease
• Peripheral Vascular Therapy
• Imaging & Physiology
• Hemodynamic Support

Strong Technology Emphasis

Reviews emerging technologies including:

• Robotic PCI
• Advanced Atherectomy
• IVUS & OCT
• Mechanical Circulatory Support

Live Case Learning

Participants benefit from real-world procedural demonstrations and expert discussion.

Practical Clinical Application

Focused on improving procedural success, patient outcomes, and contemporary cardiovascular practice.

 Topics:

• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures I Complex Hemodynamically Assisted PCI- Status in 2022 and Future Directions.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures I Coronary Calcification- Intravascular Lithotripsy Has Revolutionized Care.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures I CTO Techniques and the Hybrid Algorithm.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures I Intravascular Imaging is Mandatory for Optimal PCI Outcomes.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures I Options for the No Option Patient- Evaluation Treatment of Refractory Angina.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures II Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19- Direct and Indirect with Insights from NACMI.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures II Hemodynamic Support for High-Risk PCI.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures II Left Main and Bifurcation PCI.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures II Small Vessel Disease- Is It Worth the Challenges.mp4
• Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures II STEMI Care 2022- What We Know…What We Need to Know.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Assessment of Intermediate Coronary Lesions- FFR, iFR, CT-FFR or Angio-FFR.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Calcified Coronary Lesions- Rotational and Orbital Atherectomy in the Era of Intravascular Lithotripsy.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Cerebral Embolic Protection During TAVR- All or Selective.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Complications of High-Risk PCI- Management Approaches.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Optimizing PCI Outcomes with 2nd Generations DES.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications PCI vs CABG- Does FAME3 Change the Balance.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Radial Approach to Peripheral Interventions.mp4
• Imaging, Physiology and Complications Radial vs Femoral- Is There Any Question.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Acute Limb Ischemia After a Catheterization Procedure- Management.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Bivalirudin Saves Lives Regardless of Access Site.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Duration of Oral Antiplatelet Therapy After Complex PCI- Long-Term DAPT.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Intravascular Lithotripsy and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Intravenous ADP Antagonist for PCI.mp4
• Interventional Pharmacotherapy- Case-Based Management Off-Label and Dedicated TAVR Devices to Treat Aortic Regurgitation.mp4
• Interventional Robotics Inspiration from the Bedside- New Approaches to the Prognostication of Heart Failure.mp4
• Interventional Robotics Robotic PCI- First-in-Man to Remote PCI.mp4
• Interventional Robotics Robotic Stroke Care – The New Frontier.mp4
• Interventional Robotics Robotics- Complex Coronary and Peripheral Interventions.mp4
• Live Cases Complex PCI With Rotational Atherectomy.mp4
• Live Cases LM Bifurcation PCI With Hemodynamic Support.mp4
• Live Cases Robotically Assisted Complex PCI.mp4
• Live Cases Structural Heart Intervention – LAAO.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management ACHD Percutaneous Intervention- What Is New at UCSD.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for CTEPH- Challenging Surgery.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management Evolutionary Approaches for the Mitral Valve.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion- Will it Replace the Anticoagulant Option.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management PFO and ASD Closure- Use of Next Generation ICE and Conscious Sedation.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation- Take Aways from COAPT, Guidelines and a Decade of Heart Failure Clinical Practice.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions I- Case-Based Management Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions II- Case-Based Management Moderate Aortic Stenosis- Update From TAVR-UNLOAD.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions II- Case-Based Management TAVR- Risk-Reward of Early Discharge.mp4
• Structural Heart Interventions II- Case-Based Management Top 10 Lessons Learned After 15 Years TAVR Experience.mp4