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
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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.
Joint Sessions & Collaborating Organisations
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 ( 09 Sessions )
- 8:30 – 8:45
Welcome and Introduction
- 8:45 – 9:45
Session 1: Introduction to Stentless PCI (60 minutes)
- Evolution of PCI and the Rationale for Stentless PCI (12+3)
- What are DCBs and How do they work? (12+3)
- DCBs Compared: Differences and Clinical Implications (12+3)
- Key lessons from Pre-clinical and Animal studies (12+3)
- 9:45 – 10:45
Session 2: Principles of DCB PCI (60 minutes)
- The ABC of DCB PCI
- Dissections – Friend or foe? Assessment and management
- Role of Imaging in DCB PCI
- Physiology in DCB PCI – before and after intervention
- 10:45 – 11:00
Coffee Break
- 11:00 – 11:45
Session 3: Masterclass: DCB in ISR (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Procedural Considerations, Case Presentation, and Discussion
- 11:45 – 12:30
Session 4: Masterclass: DCB in small vessel disease (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Lesion Preparation, case presentation, and Discussion
- 12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break
- 13:30 – 14:15
Session 5: Masterclass: Diffuse coronary disease and hybrid PCI (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Lesion Preparation, case presentation, and Discussion
- 14:15 – 15:15
Session 6: Advanced Concepts in Stentless PCI (60 minutes)
- Joint session with Fondazione RIC
- Deep dive into the drugs in DCB
- Late Lumen Enlargement after DCB – Mechanisms and Clinical Insights
- Understanding and Managing DCB failure
- Antiplatelets after stentless PCI – duration, strategy and High Bleeding Risk
- 15:15 – 15:45
Coffee Break
- 15:45 – 16:30
Session 7: Masterclass: DCB in bifurcation lesions (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Lesion Preparation, Case Presentation, and Discussion
- 16:30 – 17:15
Session 8: Masterclass: DCB in large coronary vessels (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Lesion Preparation, Case Presentation, and Discussion
- 17:15 – 18:00
Session 9: Masterclass: DCB in MI and ACS (45 minutes)
- Evidence, Procedural Considerations, Case Presentation, and Discussion
Friday, 10th April 2026
Half Day Program (06 Sessions)
- 08:00 – 08:30
Session 10: Experts Roundtable and Lessons from Day 1 (30 minutes)
- Key messages from Day 1
- Master Case Presentation – DCB in Multi-Vessel Disease – Dr B K Koo
- Roundtable discussion: translating learning into practice
- 08:30 – 09:15
Session 11: Masterclass: DCB in calcified coronary disease (45 minutes)
- Imaging, lesion preparation, evidence, case presentation, and Discussion
- 09:15 – 10:00
Session 12: Masterclass: DCB in CTO PCI (45 minutes)
- Joint session with DCB Academy
- Evidence, procedural considerations, case presentation, and Discussion
- 10:00 – 10:15
Coffee Break
- 10:15 – 11:00
Session 13: Case Competition (45 minutes)
- 11:00 – 12:00
Session 14: Strategic Perspectives in Stentless PCI (60 minutes)
- Joint session with APSC
- DCB in Asia - Regional Practice Variations
- DCB in Asia - Patient and Lesion Selection
- Evidence and Real-life practice in DCB PCI – who follows whom?
- Scaffolds and Emerging Technologies in PCI
- 12:00 – 13:00
Session 15: Take-Home Messages (60 minutes)
- Debate: Most PCI in 2026 should be started as a DCB procedure (30 minutes)
- What’s next in DCB PCI: trials, evidence and clinical direction (12+3)
- Leaving nothing behind: Operator and Patient Perspectives (12+3)
- 13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Masterclass on Stentless PCI in various clinical scenarios:
- Evidence and Guidelines
- Procedural strategy
- Case presentation
- Discussion
Course Directors
Dr A B Gopalamurugan
Dr Bon-Kwon Koo
Dr Do-Yoon Kang
Dr Ho Hee Hwa
Dr Kumara Gurupparan
Dr Lam HO
Dr Rajinikanth Rajagopal
Dr Rustem Dautov
Dr Upul Wickramarachchi
International Faculty
Dr. Dasdo Antonius Sinaga
Dr. Kyaw Soe Win
Dr. Ronaldo Estacio
Dr. Samrany San
National Faculty
Submit Your DCB Case
Showcase innovative Stentless PCI strategies using Drug-Coated Balloons. Top 5 cases will be presented live at the meeting with the DCB Academy
Top 5
Finalists
Live
Presentation
Videos
Not Acceptable
Awards & Recognition
1st Prize
Featured on DCB Academy website
₹1,00,000
2nd Prize
Certificate of Excellence
₹50,000
3rd Prize
Certificate of Merit
₹25,000
Winning cases will be featured on the DCB Academy website
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
Accommodation has been booked at the course venue – Hyatt Regency. (Standard Rooms limited to 200). Late Accomodation bookings may be arranged at nearby hotels.
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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