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When might a drug-coated balloon be preferred over a drug-eluting stent? In the second video from our DCB series, @ATrytell discusses the factors that guide his decision-making, including lesion characteristics, vessel size, the clinical context and the result achieved following lesion preparation. The choice is not simply DCB or DES. It is about selecting the most appropriate strategy for the individual patient and lesion. Watch the latest clip and follow the series as we continue to explore the evolving role of DCBs in contemporary PCI. youtube.com/shorts/GlAqDJA…

Before the case, before the list, before the pressure, there is still a person. Sleep, stress, family, commutes and life changes all come with us into work. Acknowledging that is not weakness. It is part of sustainable, high-quality care. Try this: before you walk into the hospital, take 30 seconds to ask: What am I carrying today? What do I need to steady myself? Join us in London: registration.optimalondonpci2026.com/pci26?utm_sour… @jcspratt

Launching now: our new Optima series on drug-coated balloons. We begin with Drug-Coated Balloons: When Leaving Nothing Behind Makes Sense, featuring insights from @SBasavarajaiah and @ATrytell. The article and first video explore where DCBs may add value in contemporary PCI, from patient selection to lesion preparation, and why a leave-nothing-behind strategy is gaining attention. This is the first of five short videos from the series, with more clips being released across our socials over the coming weeks. Read the article: optimaeducation.com/insights/drug-…

Learning in PCI should go beyond information transfer. The Optima Education Model focuses on three connected areas: Create clarity: understand what matters, why it matters and how it fits together. Develop thinking: use questions, cases and discussion to make expert reasoning visible. Support action: translate learning into real-world PCI decision-making and lasting change. Join us. UK | 12–14 October 2026 registration.optimalondonpci2026.com/pci26 @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

My Favorite Presentation From ML CTO 2026? It would be a misrepresentation if I said there was only one! 😅 But, @Ganeev’s presentation on Day 1 blew me away—in both content and style. He was talking about one of my favorite topics: perforations! 😬 Ganeev shared insights from the work he is doing with the brilliant @jcspratt. Here he is talking about the role of eccentric calcium.

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The final episode of the Rethinking Angina Series is here! In this episode, Hani Essa discusses the new treatments now available for managing angina, highlighting how a mechanism-led escalation approach and specialist assessment can help identify the most appropriate treatment options for patients, including potential CTO solutions where indicated. youtube.com/watch?v=VS1xL7… @ShockwaveIVL

PCI is becoming more complex. Proactive PCI 2.0 is designed to help operators navigate that complexity through better planning, clearer decision-making and a more structured approach to PCI. Join us in London, 12-14 October 2026, for live cases, practical learning and discussion with world-leading faculty. Early Bird registration is now open, with 20% off using code EARLY20 until 30 June. Think better. Treat better. Feel better. registration.optimalondonpci2026.com/pci26 @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

Episode 4, How important is patient history when it comes to angina?, is now live. In this episode, Catherine Allibone and James Redfern share a key takeaway from The Liverpool Angina Course 2026, emphasising that while investigations are important, the most critical factor, first, second, and third, is the patient’s history. youtu.be/hD67NpS8cJ8 @ShockwaveIVL

Something is changing in PCI. More complexity. More information. More pressure. And more need than ever to pause, question and think differently. This October, Optima London returns with the next evolution of Proactive PCI: Proactive PCI 2.0, helping physicians think better, treat better and feel better in an increasingly demanding landscape. Expect live cases, hands-on learning, practical strategies and conversations designed to challenge how we plan, prepare and perform. 📍 London | 12–14 October 2026 The future of PCI isn’t just about doing more. It’s about thinking differently. Registration opens soon. Stay tuned. @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

Episode 3 of The Rethinking Angina Series 'Just how complex is angina?' is now live. In this episode, @K_DeSilva explores the tools that expand our understanding of angina, highlighting the importance of reaching a clear diagnosis in the cath lab and how physiology can help resolve uncertainty before the patient leaves. youtu.be/8CmDwPekSSY @ShockwaveIVL

Episode 2 of The Rethinking Angina Series, Is a patient centred approach the most effective strategy?, is now live. In this episode, @mahz21 reflects on how The Angina Course has shaped her approach to patient management, highlighting the importance of combining patient symptoms, expectations, and physiology to guide optimal care. @ShockwaveIVL youtu.be/6vu2cCMEvwc

Too many patients with angina remain stuck without any solutions, dealing with symptoms which affect not only their lives but the lives of those close to them as well. Do we have our angina management in check? Rethinking Angina is the name of the newest video series by Optima Education, recorded during The Angina Course in Liverpool, highlighting how angina diagnosis and treatment works in everyday practice and how it can help make things better for patients. Episode 1, What Needs to Change?, is now live, with new episodes released throughout May. youtu.be/gYOn8U6Saqk?si… @ShockwaveIVL

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At @OptimaCTO’s New Wave Academy 2026, we welcomed 84 fellows for a hands‑on learning experience focused on decision‑making in complex PCI. The two-day event combined structured thinking with a practical in lab experience, enabling high quality discussion and clear clinical relevance. Thank you to Optima Education, @ORSIAcademy, and all participants for their sincere engagement and shared expertise. US Rx only. Safety Info: shockwavemedical.com/isi/ ​ Product availability may vary by country.

New Wave Academy ORSI provided a platform for the future interventional cardiologists to engage in intensive learning. Starting from basic principles to complex cases like CTOs, the program offered theoretical instruction, simulation, and case studies to link theory and practice. Thank you to our faculty and delegates for making the learning process engaging and aspirational. The future of PCI is already here. Video by: Jonathan Debeer @jcspratt @ShockwaveIVL @Asahi_Intecc_EU @AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @TeleflexCardiol @SeiglaMedical

Optima in the US: delivered in partnership with @ShockwaveIVL, focused on creating education that is relevant, practical, and impactful. Exploring educational needs, building clear and effective messaging, and shaping teaching materials that support real-world practice. @jcspratt