Amsterdam

CTO Symposium 2015 19-20 November 2015

VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Faculty Member

Dr. Rene van der Schaaf

Prof. Jo Dens

Course Fee

Free

Course Directors

Dr. Paul Knaapen

Dr. Alex Nap

Guest Operator

Dr. Yoshihisa Kinoshita

(Toyohashi Heart Center, Japan)

Amsterdam CTO Symposium 2015

COURSE

DIRECTORS

Dr. Paul Knaapen

Dr. Alex Nap

Dr. Yoshihisa Kinoshita

Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of coronary ar-teries represent one of the greatest challenges to interventional cardiologists. Successful revascular-ization of CTOs has been strongly associated with improved left ventricular function, freedom from angina and future revascularization, and in several studies increased survival. Through new techniques (antegrade and retro-grade), new guidewires, novel devices, appropri-ate patient selection, and improved operator tech-nique, the success rates for recanalization of com-plex chronic total occlusions are increasing. With presentations from experts in the field, nu-

merous thematically organized live CTO cases, and

case review sessions, this symposium will sum-

marize the techniques, tips, and tricks that are es-

sential for the interventional cardiologist to decide

when intervention of CTOs is warranted and to op-

timize procedural success.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After attending this symposium, participants should be able to: Identify the pathobiologic (calcified vs non-calcified), angiographical (length of

lesion, proximal cap, landing zone, interventional collaterals) and clinical consid-erations which are associated with successful recanalization of chronic total oc-clusions.

Explain how advances in strategical approach, operator technique, guidewire technology, and new devices have improved success rates for chronic total occlu-sions.

Describe advanced guidewire techniques and other adjunctive devices for chron-ic total occlusions.

Integrate the latest recommendations for how to use new guidewires and devices to optimize procedural success while minimizing complications.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lectures Case review and discussions Live cases AUDIENCE

This symposium is designed for interventional cardiologists and clinical cardiologists.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

ACCREDITATION

This course is planning to provide credits for continuing medical education for physi-

cians.

COURSE DETAILS

COURSE DURATION

The scheduled program is a 2-day meeting. Participants can choose to attend one day

or both days.

COURSE FEE

Free

Paul Knaapen CTO program director

Cardiologist,

VU University Amsterdam,

The Netherlands

Alex Nap CTO program director

Cardiologist,

VU University Amsterdam,

The Netherlands

Yoshihisa Kinoshita Guest operator

Director of Cardiology,

Toyohashi Heart Center,

Toyohashi, Japan

Personal Messages from Dr. Knaapen and Dr. Nap

“We are performing PCI CTO for almost 6 years now. The CTO program has brought us to the next level of

performing PCI. The complexity is both challenging and rewarding. Our regular PCI program has benefited

greatly from the techniques and tricks used in PCI CTO . Doing PCI CTO makes you a better interventionalist. We

hope to see you during our meeting, so we can all learn from each other.”

SCHEDULE

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 November 2015

08:30-09:00 Coffee

09:00-09:30 Introduction

09:30-11:00 Live Case

11:00-12:00 Case Overview

16:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:30 Lecture

13:30-14:00 Bring your own case

14:00-17:00 Live Cases

17:00-17:30 Closing remarks

Rene J. van der Schaaf

Faculty member

Doctor of Interventional Cardiology,

Hartcentrum OLVG Amsterdam,

The Netherlands

Jo Dens

Faculty member

Professor of Interventional Cardiology,

Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk,

Belgium