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The EAPCI General Assembly in Munich during #ESCcongress has officially opened an exciting new chapter for our Association 💫 It was thrilling to see a completely full room as we reflected on the immense work accomplished over the last mandate! We are incredibly proud that EAPCI is now finally aligned with the other ESC associations 🌍 A heartfelt thank you goes out to all EAPCI pillars, chairs and committee members. The tremendous effort and enthusiasm you have poured into this community have driven our unprecedented growth. Thanks to your dedication we now proudly feature our own congress, a comprehensive educational pathway and soon our very own journal 📚 We express our sincere gratitude to outgoing President Prof Chieffo for her visionary leadership and we celebrate her on receiving the ESC Silver Medal🏅 Looking ahead, we are deeply inspired by the vision shared by incoming President Prof. Praz💡 His leadership promises seamless continuity and dynamic growth of our community in the years to come📈 Congratulations to our newly elected executive board! We anticipate a highly fruitful 2026–2028 mandate as we work together to advance the future of our Association 🫀 #EAPCIfamily #EAPCIcommunity #ESCCongress @escardio

🌟 Become a Master of Complex Coronary Interventions🌟 
Join us for an exclusive two-day interactive course organized in cooperation between AGIK and EAPCI!
 📅 November 20–21, 2026 📍 Düsseldorf, Germany 🫀 Mastering Complex and High-Risk Interventional Procedures and the S.M.A.R.T.-PCI approach. 
A unique opportunity to connect, learn and share insights with interventional cardiology colleagues from all over Europe 🌍 🔗 View the program and register 👉 @escardio @AGIKinterv 
#EAPCImeetsAGIK #ComplexPCI #EAPCICommunity

⭐️ AGIC-SAC-EAPCI Joint Session during #CISAC26 in Algiers ⭐️

On October 16, international experts gathered to discuss the latest evidences in Transcatheter Heart Valve Interventions

A massive thank you to our moderators for leading the discussion M. A. Bouraghda, @DrGarot , and M. Chettibi, and to our speakers who explored the frontiers of structural heart disease:

🫀 @nickaram on left heart valve disease 🚀 @FabienPraz on the transition from therapeutic neglect to innovation in right-sided valve disease 🥼 Mohammed Chettibi on breaking new boundaries in the future of structural heart interventions ❓What do you think will be the next biggest challenge in structural heart interventions? Let us know below! 👇 @escardio #CISAC26 #EAPCICommunity #EAPCIJointSession

RT @escardio: What makes #EAPCI27 unmissable? Hear it from the community. Discover what brings experts together to share knowledge, challenge perspectives & learn from each other. The Scientific Programme is live! Explore it & register by 17 December to save the most #EAPCI @EAPCIPresident

RT @EAPCIPresident: The EAPCI Educational Pathway is coming to Santander on 4–5 December 2026 🇪🇸
 Coronary Track - Level 2 👉 interactive training with worldwide experts to share practical tips on state-of-the-art procedural strategies and technologies 🙋‍♀️ 
🫀 Complex coronary interventions: bifurcations, calcified lesions, CTOs and left main
⚠️ High-risk and special populations: tailored strategies for cardiogenic shock, CKD and diabetes
🎯 Identifying, preventing and managing complications: perforation, MCS malposition, stent thrombosis and more 📍 @hvvaldecilla
📜 UEMS-accredited (CME credits) and a step towards EAPCI Certification
💡 Reduced fees for EAPCI Members, fellows and physicians in training

🔏 Lock your spot:
 @escardio #EAPCIcommunity #EAPCIfamily #EAPCIEducationalPathway

Shaping the Next Chapter: EAPCI Vision 2026-2028
At #ESCCongress our SoMe Ambassadors met with the new EAPCI Board to capture their vision for the mandate ahead. The strategic and structural vision that will power our association's continued growth.

Visibility, inclusivity and connection 🌟

Key takeaways from the Secretary Prof Karam and Treasurer Dr Paradies: ✨ Empowering every voice with a strong commitment to increasing interactions, fostering true inclusivity and giving visibility to members across the entire association 
💡 Dedicating resources to high-impact educational initiatives, interactive workshops and building an unforgettable #EAPCI27 
🤝 Creating more meaningful opportunities for the community to get together, connect and collaborate face-to-face Watch the full interview to see how the new Board is investing in you and our shared future! 👇

@escardio
#EAPCIcommunity #EAPCIfamily

RT @escardio: The European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Interventions, the newest addition to the ESC Journal Family, and the official journal of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) is looking for its first Editor-in-Chief! We invite applications from experienced editors with a proven ability to build strong scientific partnerships. Apply by Tuesday, 20 October 👉 #EAPCI #EHJInterventions @EAPCIPresident

⏳ Less than 24 hours left to submit for Clinical Cases Presentation 🩺 Technology & Innovation Track ⚙️ including Artificial Intelligence 

OPENING SOON 🔜 the call for Late-Breaking Science from October 7 to November 24

Submit your work here 👉 @escardio #EAPCI27 #EAPCIcommunity #CallForScience

🚨Deadline Extension Alert for #EAPCI27🚨 Good news if you are working on Technology & Innovation: the deadline has officially been EXTENDED to October 6 💫 Find out more ➡️ @escardio #EAPCI27 #EAPCIcommunity #CallForScience

Call for Science #EAPCI27 Congress in Milan: the deadline for abstracts has just been EXTENDED 🚨 Share your research, challenging clinical cases and novel technologies with the global interventional community 🌍 discuss your findings and gain feedback from international peers and experts 🗓️ UPDATED SUBMISSION DEADLINES ⭐ Abstracts: September 29 (EXTENDED!) ⚙️ Technology & Innovation: October 1 🩺 Clinical cases: October 6 🥼 Late Breaking Science: November 24 🎟️ FREE registration and travel grants are available to support the authors of the 250 best abstracts and clinical cases ✈️ Submit today: #EAPCI27 #EAPCIcommunity #CallForScience @escardio

Shaping the Next Chapter: EAPCI Vision 2026-2028
At #ESCCongress our SoMe Ambassadors met with the new EAPCI Board to capture their vision for the mandate ahead. A collaborative roadmap for the years ahead

A deep sense of responsibility and the desire to give back 💙

Key takeaways from the President-Elect Prof Giulio Stefanini: 🌱 Having started his career with EAPCI, he steps into this new role with a profound commitment to give back to the community that shaped his personal Journey 🌉 During the current mandate, his primary goal is to act as a bridge, fostering collaboration and unity in preparation for his own presidency 🤝 A dedicated focus on expanding and deepening collaborations with National Societies to strengthen the global network Watch the full interview to hear his inspiring vision for our future! 👇
#EAPCIcommunity #EAPCIfamily @escardio

RT @escardio: Final opportunity to bring your science to #EAPCI27 The preliminary Scientific Programme is now live. Hear what awaits from Prof. Alaide Chieffo and Prof. @FabienPraz, then submit: Abstracts: extended to 29 September Tech & Innovation: 1 October Clinical Cases: 6 October #EAPCI @EAPCIPresident

Shaping the Next Chapter: EAPCI Vision 2026-2028
At #ESCCongress our SoMe Ambassadors met with the new EAPCI Board to capture their vision for the mandate ahead. Core mission of the new mandate: education, mutual support and strengthening a dynamic community

A home for all interventional cardiologists 🏠

Key takeaways from the interview with President Prof Fabien Praz: 

🌍 A welcoming Home, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every interventional cardiologist belongs
🎓 Driven by education, empowering our young, growing our association through the continuous development of the #EducationalPathway and of interactive opportunities like #EAPCIJournalClubs
🔬 Reflecting on a fantastic #ESCCongress, highlighted by packed hands-on training sessions and practice-changing trial data
 Watch the full interview to see where we are heading next and mark your calendars as we look forward to #EAPCI27! 👇

#EAPCIcommunity #EAPCIfamily @escardio

The EAPCI series of 5️⃣ Webinars on VHDs continues - Episode 4️⃣ Recognizing and treating VHDs can fundamentally change outcomes for Heart Failure patients 🌟 Learn how to:  🔍 Identify which HF patients (HFrEF and HFpEF) should be referred for transcatheter therapies and when to intervene  💊 Balance GDMT with earlier, synergistic transcatheter interventions using case-based examples  🫀 Manage mitral and tricuspid disease of varying severity in symptomatic Heart Failure patients 📅 September 22nd 2026  ⏰ 6 PM CEST Register for free 🔗  @escardio @HFA_President #EAPCIWebinar #EAPCIfamily #EAPCIcommunity

Shaping the Next Chapter: EAPCI Vision 2026-2028 At #ESCCongress our SoMe Ambassadors met with the new EAPCI Board to capture their vision for the mandate ahead: every new chapter builds on a strong foundation. Rise and Lift 💫 A powerful motto that defined a mandate Key takeaways from the interview with Past President Prof Alaide Chieffo: 🤝 EAPCI is now fully integrated within the #ESCfamily with all other Associations, with its own Congress and Journal fostering a strong network of members working together 📚 The launch of the new #EducationalPathway which will be consolidated and expanded through the shared vision of the incoming board  🚀 A direct call to young interventional cardiologists to reach out, engage and seize the opportunities. Empowering them to grow within the association. Watch the full interview to see how we are building on this legacy👇 #EAPCIcommunity #EAPCIfamily @escardio

RT @ESC_Journals: Near Real-Time multi-Class segmentation for intravascular optical coherence tomography using knowledge distillation #EHJDigital #DeepLearning @BruiningNico @rafavidalperez @fwasselbergs @EAPCIPresident

Registration for the EAPCI Congress is officially open 🎟️🎉 As we evolve from last year's EAPCI Summit to a full Congress format, please note that a very affordable registration fee applies this year to help us deliver an even more comprehensive and impactful experience! We want to make sure as many of you can join us as possible, so there are several great ways to participate:  ✨ Register Early and take advantage of our early bird rates ✨ Become an EAPCI Member to have discounted fee  ✨ Reduced fees for young, NAP and low/lower-middle income countries  ✨ We are offering FREE registration and travel grants to support the authors of the 250 best abstract/clinical cases Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of interventional cardiology. Secure your spot today: #EAPCIfamily #EAPCIcommunity #EAPCI27 @escardio

RT @EAPCIPresident: The deadline for the the EAPCI 2027 Call for Technology & Innovation is fast approaching 🚨 We are looking for pioneering solutions that will transform cardiovascular interventions including: ⚙️ Novel devices & technologies 🤖 AI, digital health & robotics 🔬 Advanced imaging 📚 Next-gen education & training tools There is still time to showcase your innovation on the European stage 🫀 ⏳ Deadline: 1 October 2026 🔗 Submit your innovation today: #EAPCIinnovation #EAPCI27 #EAPCIcommunity @escardio

RT @vlgmrc: @EAPCIPresident @alaide_chief @FabienPraz @GGStefanini @nickaram @valeriaparadies @a_sorropago @KardiologieHH @marioiancardio @IlkeCelikkale @aleks_gasecka Speaking about the joy of meeting friends @ESC