EuroPCR 2025
Discover innovative Shockwave Medical devices, idea-sparking educational sessions and more.
Innovation That Empowers
Please join us at EuroPCR as we continue to empower the future of cardiovascular care and transform lives around the world. This year’s event will include three days of valuable sessions at our Training Village where expert operators will deliver state-of-the-art presentations on how they solve everyday challenges with our two technologies, Shockwave IVL and Shockwave Reducer. In addition, our Hands-on Sessions will offer first-hand insights and tips and tricks for our innovative technologies.
We’ll also have two sponsored sessions where we’ll explore the mechanism of action and the benefits of Shockwave IVL and Shockwave Reducer.
Shockwave Training Village
The Shockwave Training Village is the best place to get up close and personal with Shockwave devices. Expert operators will demonstrate best practices using on-site models of Shockwave IVL and Shockwave Reducer, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into how you can empower your own treatment algorithms.
NEW: Plus, for the first time ever, you’ll be able to get closer to Shockwave IVL than ever before thanks to an immersive virtual reality experience during “The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation.” You won’t want to miss this exciting learning innovation.
See a session you like? Be sure to add it to your calendar!
Accordion Section
12:30 | When Engineering Meets Medicine: Shockwave IVL’s Impact in Coronary Calcium
Speakers: Dr. Stefano Galli, Monzino Cardiology Center – Milan, Italy & Pat Stephens, Shockwave Medical R&D VP
Learning objectives:
- Better understand the innovation process, IVL catheter design, and unique mechanism of action of Shockwave IVL
- Understand the utility of Shockwave IVL in clinical practice and how it minimizes procedural complications in complex PCI
14:00 | The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation
Speaker: Prof. James Spratt, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- Explore Shockwave IVL’s unique mechanism of action in an immersive VR experience
- Understand the role of CT in pre-procedural planning
- Learn from the experts, their approach to calcium modification
15:30 | Shockwave Reducer: Effective Relief for Refractory Angina Patients
Speaker: Dr. John Hung, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital – Liverpool, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- Gain an understanding of refractory angina and the Shockwave Reducer device as a valuable treatment option for it
- Learn about the implantation procedure and Shockwave Reducer clinical data
- Get expert advice on how to set up a successful Shockwave Reducer program with referral pathways
17:00 | See Calcium… Think CALC: Your Roadmap to Simplified Calcium Treatment in PCI
Speaker: Dr. Simon Wilson, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- It’s not another treatment algorithm – understand the idea of the CALC roadmap
- Discuss how the four CALC characteristics define the choice of calcium modification tool
- Apply CALC in clinical practice with case examples
9:00 | Shockwave Reducer: Procedural Best Practices
Speaker: Dr. Shmuel Banai, Tel Aviv University Medical Center – Tel Aviv, Israel
Learning objectives:
- Learn about the Shockwave Reducer device as a valuable treatment option for refractory angina patients
- Get in-depth advice on the implantation procedure
- Receive expert advice on how to deal with possible challenges
10:30 | The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Margaret McEntegart, Columbia University Medical Center – New York, United States
Learning objectives:
- Explore Shockwave IVL’s unique mechanism of action in an immersive VR experience
- Understand the role of CT in pre-procedural planning
- Learn from the experts, their approach to calcium modification
12:00 | Advanced Angio Techniques in Coronary Calcium Detection & Treatment
Speakers: Dr. Ziad Ali, St. Francis Hospital – New York, United States & Prof. Jan-Malte Sinning, St. Vincent’s Hospital – Köln, Germany
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to best integrate different imaging modalities into your practise to guide interventions
- Discuss how to use the calcium algorithms for decision-making in the management of complex calcified coronary lesions
14:30 | The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation
Speaker: Prof. James Spratt, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- Explore Shockwave IVL’s unique mechanism of action in an immersive VR experience
- Understand the role of CT in pre-procedural planning
- Learn from the experts, their approach to calcium modification
16:00 | Advanced Angio Techniques in Coronary Calcium Detection & Treatment
Speakers: Dr. Ziad Ali, St. Francis Hospital – New York, United States & Dr. Anja Øksnes, Haukeland University Hospital – Bergen, Norway
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to best integrate different imaging modalities into your practise to guide interventions
- Discuss how to use the calcium algorithms for decision-making in the management of complex calcified coronary lesions
9:00 | Incorporating CT Imaging Into Your Patient Workups
Speaker: Dr. Carlos Collet, O.L.V. Ziekenhuis – Aalst, Belgium
Learning objectives:
- Understand the use of CTA for identification of calcium burden and PCI planning
- Explore strategies for lesion assessment to enhance decision-making in the context of Shockwave IVL procedures
10:30 | The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation
Speaker: Prof. James Spratt, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- Explore Shockwave IVL’s unique mechanism of action in an immersive VR experience
- Understand the role of CT in pre-procedural planning
- Learn from the experts, their approach to calcium modification
12:00 | Advanced Angio Techniques in Coronary Calcium Detection & Treatment
Speakers: Dr. Ziad Ali, St. Francis Hospital – New York, United States & Dr. Bea Vaquerizo, Hospital Del Mar – Barcelona, Spain
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to best integrate different imaging modalities into your practise to guide interventions
- Discuss how to use the calcium algorithms for decision-making in the management of complex calcified coronary lesions
13:30 | The Curious Case of Coronary Calcium: VR Case Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Margaret McEntegart, Columbia University Medical Center – New York, United States
Learning objectives:
- Explore Shockwave IVL’s unique mechanism of action in an immersive VR experience
- Understand the role of CT in pre-procedural planning
- Learn from the experts, their approach to calcium modification
15:00 | When Engineering Meets Medicine: Shockwave IVL’s Impact in Coronary Calcium
Speakers: Dr. Ashok Seth, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute – New Delhi, India & Pat Stephens, Shockwave Medical R&D VP
Learning objectives:
- Better understand the innovation process, IVL catheter design, and unique mechanism of action of Shockwave IVL
- Understand the utility of Shockwave IVL in clinical practice and how it minimizes procedural complications in complex PCI
Hands-On Sessions
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Don’t miss the Shockwave IVL hands-on sessions. Learn valuable tips and tricks on catheter deliverability and treatment of calcium with IVL in all morphologies.
- Tuesday, 20 May | 13:30
- Wednesday, 21 May | 11:30 & 15:30
- Thursday, 22 May | 13:00
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Book your hands-on session with the Mentice Virtual Simulator to experience patient-specific implantation simulation of the Shockwave Reducer and gain first-hand insights. Reserve a session during our opening hours:
- Tuesday, 20 May | 12:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday, 21 May | 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday, 22 May | 8:30 – 16:00
Don’t miss the Shockwave IVL hands-on sessions. Learn valuable tips and tricks on catheter deliverability and treatment of calcium with IVL in all morphologies.
Book your hands-on session with the Mentice Virtual Simulator to experience patient-specific implantation simulation of the Shockwave Reducer and gain first-hand insights. Reserve a session during our opening hours:Sponsored Sessions
We’re passionate about ensuring you have the most up-to-date Shockwave IVL and Shockwave Reducer resources and data, and are excited to host two sponsored sessions at this year’s EuroPCR. Join us for exclusive insights on clinical practices, new clinical data and more.
Wednesday, 21 May | 12:30 – 14:00 | Room 242AB
Treat Calcium Right the First Time: New Considerations for PCI Planning & Device Selection to Optimize Outcomes
Join us for this symposium if you want to:
- Learn with a real-world clinical case how to optimize treatment pathways for CAC, supported by new clinical data
- Discuss the framework for selecting the most appropriate device for vessel prep, based on calcium burden, anatomical considerations and patient gender
- Explore the role of Shockwave IVL as a first-line treatment strategy for managing coronary artery calcification and its impact on procedural outcomes
Featured Shockwave Symposium Speakers
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Prof. Emanuele BarbatoAnchorperson, Sant’Andrea University Hospital – Rome, Italy
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Dr. Angela McInerneySpokesperson, University Hospital Galway – Galway, Ireland
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Dr. Javier EscanedLive Case Center, Hospital Clínico San Carlos – Madrid, Spain
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Dr. Nieves GonzaloLive Case Center, Hospital Clinico san Carlos – Madrid, Spain
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Dr. Margaret McEntegartDiscussant, Columbia University Medical Center – New York, United States
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Dr. Marco PavaniDiscussant, AOU San Luigi Gonzaga – Orbassano, Italy
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Dr. Niels Tuhe OlsenDiscussant, Rigshospitalet – Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dr. Simon WilsonDiscussant, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Thursday, 22 May | 12:30 – 13:30 | Room 251
Road to Relief: Effective Treatment of Refractory Angina Patients with Shockwave Reducer
Join us for this symposium if you want to:
- Understand the true impact and occurrence of refractory angina
- Learn about the mechanism of action and implanting procedure of the Shockwave Reducer
- Learn about both the clinical data and real-life examples supporting the efficacy of the Shockwave Reducer
Featured Shockwave Reducer Symposium Speakers
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Prof. James SprattAnchorperson, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
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Dr. Felix WoitekSpokesperson, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden Heart Center – Dresden, Germany
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Dr. Ranil de SilvaDiscussant, Royal Brompton Hospital – London, United Kingdom
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Prof. Tommaso GoriDiscussant, University Medical Centre Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz – Mainz, Germany
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Prof. Mariusz TomaniakDiscussant, Medical University of Warsaw – Warsaw, Poland
Late-Breaking Trials
Don’t miss the below session to learn more about EMPOWER CAD, Rollercoastr-EPIC22* and BALI late-breaking trials.
Tuesday, 20 May | 15:00 – 16:00 | Room 242AB
New Evidence for the Treatment of Calcified CAD
- Anchorperson: M. Abdel-Wahab
- Spokesperson: A. Low
- Discussants: S. Gunasekaran, M. McEntegart, H. Nef, H. Noor
Scientific Sessions of Interest
Attend any of the following sessions for additional perspective and information.
Accordion Section
13:15 | Coronary Sinus Reducer Implantation: When All Is Not Lost | The Exchange
Speaker: Kevin Cheng
8:30 | Optimising Our Approach to Calcium Treatment | The Exchange
Facilitators: B. Hennessey, Y. Kim
8:30 | Calcified Nodules: A Different Beast? | Theatre Bleu
Anchorperson: E. Barbato
9:45 | A National Audit of Coronary Sinus Reducer Implantation in the United Kingdom | Abstracts Room 342B
Speaker: Kevin Cheng
9:45 | Safety & Efficacy of Intravascular Lithotripsy for Calcified Left Main Disease: A Subgroup Analysis of Shock India Registry | Abstract & Case Corner B
Speaker: A. Gupta
11:15 | Coronary Lithotripsy in Calcified Lesions: Preliminary Results from the GISE Shockcalcium registry | Room 241
Speaker: G. Nardi
15:00 | Treatment of Refractory Angina Pectoris Associated with Coronary Microcirculation Dysfunction | Abstract & Case Corner B
Speaker: Szymon Wlodarczak
8:30 | Calcium Modification: Contemporary Comparisons of Atherectomy and IVL | Room 241
Facilitators: S. Al Shaikh, P. Lemos
11:15 | Coronary Sinus Reducer for Patients with Refractory Angina & Non-Obstructive Coronary Disease (REDUCER I – ANOCA) | The Exchange / Moderated Poster
Speaker: Ranil de Silva
13:45 | FRANCE-LILI Registry: Advancing Intravascular Lithotripsy in In-stent Restenosis Treatment | Room 341
Speaker: G. Cayla
15:00 | Two Sessions: 1) Efficacy of CS Reducer in Refractory Angina Pectoris Associated with Microvascular Dysfunction & 2) Effectiveness of Coronary Sinus Reducer Implantation in a Routine Clinical Practice: 12-month Outcomes | Room Arlequin
Speaker: Szymon Wlodarczak
16:15 | Intravascular Lithotripsy for Calcific Coronary Bifurcation: Procedural Success and One-year Outcomes | Abstract & Case Corner B
Speaker: F. Oliveri
Featured Videos from EuroPCR 2024
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Cracking Open the Discussion on the Clinical Experience with Intravascular Lithotripsy in ACS
Explore this 2024 session to uncover the common association between calcium and acute coronary syndrome, and how Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) offers a low-risk solution for calcified lesions, with comparable procedural success rates.
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Relief for the Unrelievable, the Role of the Reducer for Refractory Angina
Explore the incidence and impact of refractory angina, observe a real-life Reducer implantation procedure with step-by-step analysis and discussions, gain insight into the coronary sinus mechanism of action and implantation techniques and review available clinical data in this 2024 session.
*Rollercoastr-EPIC-22 is not a Shockwave Medical-sponsored study.
Physicians participating in the Training Village Sessions, Hands-on Sessions and Sponsored Sessions are paid consultants of Shockwave Medical.
Caution: In the United States, Shockwave Reducer is an investigational device, limited by United States law to investigational use. The Reducer is subject of Investigational testing and is being studied in the COSIRA-II trial in Canada.
Shockwave Reducer is commercially available in certain countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Please contact your local representative for specific country availability. Prior to use, please reference the Instructions for Use for more information on warnings, precautions and adverse events: ifu.sw-reducer.com
