The Proactive PCI Course, London Livestream | 13–14 October 2026 Free livestream access! One of the ambitions behind Proactive PCI is to help physicians manage the growing demands of PCI practice by making practical, high-quality education accessible to as many clinicians as possible. Thanks to additional support from our partners, we’re now able to offer free livestream access to this year’s Optima London course. Our in-person places in London are sold out, but you and your colleagues can still join us online from anywhere for two days of live cases, expert discussion and practical learning focused on helping you think better, treat better and feel better. This has been made possible thanks to the support of @bostonsci @ShockwaveIVL @AIU_Medical @VP_Med @TeleflexCardiol @AbbottCardio @PhilipsHealth @RAMPARTic @eggmedical @M3Medical @Translumina_in @PenVascular Use code: LIVESTREAM100 Register here: registration.optimalondonpci… We’re grateful to our partners for helping us extend the reach of Proactive PCI and bring more of the interventional community into the conversation.

Thanks to the support of our partners, we’re able to open up more opportunities to join The Proactive PCI Course, London on 13–14 October 2026. While in-person places are now sold out, our partners are helping us extend the reach of Proactive PCI and give more colleagues the opportunity to join the course online. Livestream registration is currently available at no cost using: LIVESTREAM100 Join us for two days of live cases, practical discussion and shared learning around how we can think better, treat better and feel better in PCI. registration.optimalondonpci… @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

Proactive planning means getting the right fit every time. It looks like Professor Spratt didn’t get the memo… Save the date for The CT-Guided PCI Course: a focused in-person event exploring how CT can support smarter pre-procedural planning and decision-making in PCI. 2 December 2026 | 6 Alie Street, London @jcspratt

7 weeks to go. Are you joining us in London? The Proactive PCI Course is built around the decisions that make complex PCI challenging, how to plan, when to change strategy and how to choose the right approach for the patient in front of you. Across the course, we’ll get into advanced imaging and physiology, calcium modification, complex and high-risk PCI, with live cases, hands-on learning and interactive discussion with an international faculty. It’s practical, CPD-approved education designed to change what happens when you’re back in the cath lab. In-person places are going quickly, so now is the time to secure yours. registration.optimalondonpci… @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

Get hands-on and Think Better, Treat Better, Feel Better. Explore challenging cases, get hands-on, test your thinking, and discuss different approaches with leading experts in complex PCI. Two days to refine your approach and build confidence in the cath lab. Register now: registration.optimalondonpci… The Proactive PCI Course, London | 12-14 October @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan

For @cghanratty, cycling creates a valuable transition between home and the hospital. The ride offers time to clear his head, reset and prepare for the day ahead. That space between one part of the day and the next can make a real difference. Creating a moment to pause before entering a high-pressure environment can help bring greater focus and calm to what follows. Try this: build a small transition into your day. It could be a walk, a few quiet breaths, a favourite song or a coffee without distractions, anything that helps you reset before moving on. Think Better, Treat Better, Feel Better. Join us in London: registration.optimalondonpci…

Interventional cardiology and kitesurfing have more in common than you might think — and that’s no accident. Cultivating a diverse range of skills is my recipe for balanced personal development. Join us at the next Proactive PCI Course in London: lnkd.in/dHNpBAc3

For Lukasz, kitesurfing is a lesson in focus. When there is a lot happening at once, the key is to break each challenge down and respond one step at a time. The same is true in the cath lab. Complex cases can feel overwhelming, but clear priorities, steady communication and a step-by-step approach can help the team stay calm and make better decisions. Try this: before your next complex task, pause and identify the next three steps. Focus only on the first one, then reassess before moving forward. Think Better, Treat Better, Feel Better. Join us in London: registration.optimalondonpci…

Dressed in a shirt and tie, with the McMaster University campus behind him, Matthew Sibbald brings a calm, considered presence to our latest interview. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that this same mindset shapes his approach to complex PCI. For Matt, good decision-making begins before the pressure rises, with preparation, reflection and enough space to think clearly. We discuss how wellbeing, team dynamics and cognitive load influence performance in the cath lab, as well as the challenge of maintaining radiation safety without losing focus on the patient and the procedure.. optimaeducation.com/insights…

What happens when you bring the right people into the room? In Denver, we worked with @ShockwaveIVL and US physicians to explore how education can better support real change in clinical practice. Good conversations, honest perspectives and plenty to build on. Thank you to the Shockwave Medical team and the physicians who shared their time, experience and insights with us. @jcspratt

Does patient age affect the decision to use a drug-coated balloon? In the third video from our DCB series, @SBasavarajaiah considers how age may influence treatment strategy alongside anatomy, bleeding risk, comorbidities and the potential benefits of avoiding a permanent implant. Age may be part of the decision, but it should not be considered in isolation. Watch the latest clip and follow the series for more practical perspectives on patient and lesion selection. piped.video/shorts/I6OSYSLG3…

For @sinning_jan, football is more than a game. It is a reminder that even when you cannot win every match, you can still show up for the people around you. The same is true in the cath lab. High-stakes care depends on trust, communication, and the strength of the team, especially on the difficult days. Try this: before your next case, take a moment to check in with one person on your team. A quick word, a shared focus, or a simple thank you can help create calm and connection before the pressure begins. Join us in London: registration.optimalondonpci…

Next stop: Denver ✈️ Optima are heading to Denver in partnership with @ShockwaveIVL, working together with US physicians to build education that influences behavioural change. @jcspratt

Successful DCB treatment begins with careful selection and preparation. Sandeep Basavarajaiah discusses the factors that guide his decision to use a drug-coated balloon, from the clinical presentation and lesion characteristics to vessel size and the result following lesion preparation. A leave-nothing-behind approach depends on achieving the right result before the drug-coated balloon is delivered. Watch the latest clip as we continue to explore the practical role of DCBs in contemporary PCI. piped.video/shorts/hVb3Yxx58…

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. piped.video/shorts/GlAqDJANr…

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.optimalondonpci… @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…

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.optimalondonpci… @jcspratt @kevinjamescroce @SibbaldMatt @cghanratty @sinning_jan