EuroPCR 2026
Discover innovative Shockwave Medical devices, idea-sparking educational sessions and more.
Proven to Deliver
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 proven technologies, Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) and Shockwave Reducer. In addition, our Hands-on Sessions will offer first-hand insights and tips and tricks for our practice-changing technologies.
We’ll also have three 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 an immersive experience designed for a deep dive into Shockwave IVL and its mechanism of action (MOA). Experience the new Shockwave C2 Aero firsthand and discover how calcium treatment can be simplified with the CALC method.
See a session you like? Be sure to add it to your calendar!
Accordion Section
10:30 | Lost in Calcium Algorithms? Be Pragmatic with Coronary CALC
Speakers: Dr. Gabriele Gasparini, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy and Dr. Jan-Malte Sinning Germany St. Vinzenz-Hospital – Cologne
Learning objectives:
- To get a pragmatic approach on calcium identification, PCI strategy and device selection
- To connect with calcium experts and ask questions live in a small group setting
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy is effective on coronary calcium, and test with a flash-hands-on
13:00 | How Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy Works, and How to Use it Optimally in Clinical Practice
Speakers: Professor James Spratt, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom and Dr. Ziad Ali, St. Francis Hospital – New York, United States
Learning objectives:
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy works and how it is effective
- To know the essentials of clinical data supporting your PCI decision
- To get concrete illustrations from expert case discussions including the new Shockwave C2 AERO and hands-on
14:00 | Lost in Calcium Algorithms? Be Pragmatic with Coronary CALC
Speakers: Dr. Paolo Canova, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII – Bergamo, Italy and Dr. Sarita Rao, Apollo hospital Indore, India
Learning objectives:
- To get a pragmatic approach on calcium identification, PCI strategy and device selection
- To connect with calcium experts and ask questions live in a small group setting
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy is effective on coronary calcium, and test with a flash-hands-on
16:00 | Before it Gets Complex, Get Back to the Basics of Calcium-PCI Management
Speakers: Dr. Margaret McEntegart, Columbia University Medical Center – New York, U.S. and Dr. Erik Rafflenbeul, Schön Klinik Hamburg Eilbek – Hamburg, Germany
Learning objectives:
- To understand the essentials of X-rays to optimise calcium-PCI when you can’t access IVUS or OCT
- To master the essentials of Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy PCI
- To get concrete case illustrations and learnings from experts
9:30 | Lost in Calcium Algorithms? Be Pragmatic with Coronary CALC
Speakers: Dr. Jan-Peter Van Kuik, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein – Ijsselstein, Netherlands and Dr. Simon Wilson, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- To get a pragmatic approach on calcium identification, PCI strategy and device selection
- To connect with calcium experts and ask questions live in a small group setting
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy is effective on coronary calcium, and test with a flash-hands-on
11:00 | Shockwave Coronary Sinus Reducer – Who, When, and How? Patient Selection, Implantation Techniques, and Real-World Outcomes in Refractory Angina
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Cheng, Royal Brompton Hospital – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- To identify appropriate patients with refractory angina who may benefit from treatment with Shockwave Reducer
- To explain the physiological rationale and clinical evidence supporting Shockwave Reducer therapy, including key findings from studies such as COSIRA
- To understand the step-by-step implantation technique, including access, device positioning and deployment
- To integrate Shockwave Reducer therapy into clinical practice, including referral pathways, multidisciplinary evaluation, and follow-up of patients with refractory angina
Note: Investigational device in the U.S.
12:00 | How Shockwave’s IVL works, and How to Use it Optimally in Clinical Practice
Speakers: Professor Ziad Ali, St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center – Roslyn, United States and Dr. Niels Tuhe Olsen, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet – Copenhagen, Denmark
Learning objectives:
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy works and how it is effective
- To know the essentials of clinical data supporting your PCI decision
- To get concrete illustrations from expert case discussions including the new Shockwave C2 AERO and a hands-on
13:00 | Before it Gets Complex, Get Back to Basics of Calcium-PCI Management
Speakers: Dr. Elliott Smith, St Bartholomew’s Hospital – London and Professor Maciej Lesiak, Poznan University of Medical Sciences – Poznan, Poland
Learning objectives:
- To understand the essentials of X-rays to optimise calcium-PCI when you can’t access IVUS or OCT
- Master the essentials of Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy PCI
- To get concrete case illustrations and learnings from experts
14:00 | Why and How CT Scan & IVUS Will Help You Optimize Calcified PCI
Speakers: Dr. Carlos Collet, Cardiovascular Research Foundation – New York, United States and Dr. Abdul Mozid, Leeds General Infirmary – Leeds, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- To understand the essentials of CT scan interpretation for PCI
- To get concrete case illustrations and learnings about CT scans and calcified PCI
- To ask questions to experts in a small group setting
15:30 | Diffuse Calcified Disease: Not Ideal for Shockwave IVL? Think Again.
Speakers: Dr. João Brum Silveira, Portugal Hospital Geral de Santo António – Portugal and Dr. Pablo Salinas, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos – Madrid, Spain
Learning objectives:
- To get concrete case illustrations and learnings about diffuse calcification and optimal use of Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy
- To deep-dive on the specific mechanism of action behind Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy versus others
- To ask questions to experts in a small group setting and experience a flash hands-on
16:30 | Lost in Calcium Algorithms? Be Pragmatic with Coronary CALC
Speakers: Dr. Paolo Canova, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII – Bergamo, Italy and Professor James Spratt, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
Learning objectives:
- To get a pragmatic approach on calcium identification, PCI strategy and device selection
- To connect with calcium experts and ask questions live in small group setting
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy is effective on coronary calcium, and test with a flash-hands-on
10:00 | How Shockwave’s IVL Works, and How to Use it Optimally in Clinical Practice
Speakers: Dr. Margaret McEntegart, Columbia University Medical Center – New York, U.S. and Dr. Nicolas Amabile, Cardiovascular Institute Paris Sud (ICPS) – Massy, France
Learning objectives:
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy works and how it is effective
- To know the essentials of clinical data supporting your PCI decision
- To get concrete illustrations from expert case discussion including the new Shockwave C2 AERO and a hands-on
11:00 | Shockwave Coronary Sinus Reducer – Who, When, and How? Patient Selection, Implantation Techniques, and Real-World Outcomes in Refractory Angina
Speaker: Dr. Javier Martin-Moreiras, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca – Salamanca, Spain
Learning objectives:
- To identify appropriate patients with refractory angina who may benefit from treatment with Shockwave Reducer
- To explain the physiological rationale and clinical evidence supporting Shockwave Reducer therapy, including key findings from studies such as COSIRA
- To understand the step-by-step implantation technique, including access, device positioning and deployment
- To integrate Shockwave Reducer therapy into clinical practice, including referral pathways, multidisciplinary evaluation, and follow-up of patients with refractory angina
Note: Investigational device in the U.S.
14:00 | Lost in Calcium Algorithms? Be Pragmatic with Coronary CALC
Speakers: Dr. Sarita Rao, Apollo hospital Indore, India and Prof. Jan-Malte Sinning, St. Vinzenz Hospital – Cologne, Germany
Learning objectives:
- To get a pragmatic approach on calcium identification, PCI strategy and device selection
- To connect with calcium experts and ask questions live in a small group setting
- To understand how Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy is effective on coronary calcium, and test with a flash-hands-on
15:30 | Before it Gets Complex, Get Back to Basics of Calcium-PCI Management
Speakers: Dr. Johan Bennett, Belgium UZ Leuven – Leuven and Dr. Neus Salvatella, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Spain
Learning objectives:
- To understand the essentials of X-rays to optimise calcium-PCI when you can’t access IVUS or OCT
- To master the essentials of Shockwave’s Intravascular Lithotripsy PCI
- To get concrete case illustration and learnings from experts
Hands-On Sessions
Book your hands-on session on site. They will be available starting Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 until Thursday, May 21, 16:00.
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 three sponsored sessions at this year’s EuroPCR. Join us for exclusive insights on clinical practices, new clinical data and more.
Wednesday, 20 May | 13:40 – 14:40 | Room 251
Evidence in Action: Advancing Care for Angina with Shockwave Reducer
Join us for this symposium if you want:
- To understand the true prevalence and impact of angina
- To gain an understanding of the Shockwave Reducer technology to treat patients with angina
- To hear about the existing and future clinical data supporting the use of the Shockwave Reducer in obstructive and non-obstructive disease
Note: Investigational device in the U.S.
Featured Shockwave Reducer Symposium Speakers
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Prof. Rasha Al-LameeAnchorperson, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
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Prof. Tommaso GoriSpokesperson, University Medical Centre Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz – Mainz, Germany
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Dr. Oriol Rodriguez LeorDiscussant, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital – Barcelona, Spain
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Prof. Mariusz TomaniakDiscussant, Medical University of Warsaw – Warsaw, Poland
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Dr. Mike FoleyDiscussant, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
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Dr. Ranil de SilvaDiscussant, Royal Brompton Hospital – London, United Kingdom
Thursday, May 21 | 12:30-13:30 | Room 153
Simplify the Complex with Shockwave C2 Aero – Next-Generation Coronary IVL that Delivers
Join us for this symposium if you want to:
- Learn from a real-world clinical case how to safely treat patients with complex, multi-vessel, calcified coronary arteries
- Understand how new clinical and real-world data on ultrasonic acoustic pressure waves influences patient focused strategies
- Appreciate how the next generation Shockwave IVL catheter with improved deliverability and rewrap impacts CAC treatment
Featured Shockwave Symposium Speakers
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Dr. Alfonso JuradoAnchorperson, La Paz University Hospital – Madrid, Spain
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Dr. Sarita RaoSpokesperson, Apollo hospital Indore, India
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Prof. Emanuele BarbatoDiscussant, Ospedale S. Andrea – Roma, Italy
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Professor James SprattDiscussant, St George’s University NHS Trust – London, United Kingdom
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Dr. Sandeep BasavarajaiahDiscussant, Heartlands Hospital – Birmingham, U.K.
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Dr. Kambis MashayekhiDiscussant, MediClin Heart Center Lahr / Baden – Lahr/schwarzwald, Germany
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Dr. Beatriz VaquerizoDiscussant, Hospital del Mar – Barcelona, Spain
Thursday, May 21 | 13:40-14:40 | Room 242AB
In Collaboration with GE HealthCare: From 3D Coronary Imaging to Calcium Modification, the Future of PCI Starts Now
Join us for this symposium if you want to:
- To understand how 3DStent visualisation can improve PCI optimisation beyond conventional angiography
- To identify and characterize coronary calcification pre-PCI using 3D imaging tools, and anticipate treatment strategy
- To integrate a practical workflow with the new Shockwave C2 Aero catheter and the 3DStent technology from GE HealthCare
Featured Symposium Speakers
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Dr. Ziad AliAnchorperson, St. Francis Hospital – New York, United States
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Dr. Nicolas AmabileSpokesperson, Cardiovascular Institute Paris Sud (ICPS) – Massy, France
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Dr. Benjamin HontonLive Case Center: Clinique Pasteur Toulouse
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Dr. Salvatore BrugalettaDiscussant, Hospital Clinic in Barcelona
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Dr. Jeroen SonckDiscussant, Cardiovascular Center AZorg Aalst – Aalst, Belgium
Scientific Sessions of Interest
Attend any of the following sessions for additional perspective and information.
Accordion Section
16:30 – 17:30 | Real-World Outcomes of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy in Diabetic Patients: Insights from the Largest Registry
Location: The Exchange
Speaker: D. K. Baruah
16:30 – 17:30 | Real-World Intravascular Lithotripsy Outcomes in Long Severe Calcified Coronary Lesions: Multicenter Registry
Location: The Exchange
Speaker: S. Gunasekaran
08:30 – 09:30 | Coronary Sinus Reducer Implantation for Refractory Angina: Insights from Subgroup Analyses of the UK Audit
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 1B
Speaker: R. De Silva, W. H. Yin
Note: Investigational device in the U.S.
09:45 – 10:45 | Safety and Effectiveness of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy in ACS patients: Real-World Registry Data
Location: Room 341
Speaker: R. Mathew
09:45 – 10:45 | OCT Predictors of Acute Stent Underexpansion After Calcium Modification in the BALI trial
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 1B
Speaker: N. T. Olsen
09:45 – 10:45 | Intravascular Lithotripsy or Rotational Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary PCI: the ICARE Trial 12-Month Clinical Outcomes
Location: Room Maillot
11:15 – 12:15 | From Physiology-Guided PCI to INOCA Coronary Sinus Reducer
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 2G
Speaker: A. Al Nooryani, M. Bunc
Note: Investigational device in the U.S.
15:00 – 16:00 | Intravascular Lithotripsy Plus Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) in Calcified Small Coronary Vessels
Location: Room 341
Speaker: F. L. Ribichini
08:30 – 09:30 | One Year EMPOWER CAD Study Results – Women with Calcified CAD Treated with Intravascular Lithotripsy
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 1B
Speaker: N. Gonzalo
08:30 – 09:30 | Patient Outcomes with New C2+ Intracoronary Lithotripsy – Insights from the French Academic Registry
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 1B
Speaker: A. Clement
08:30 – 09:30 | Upfront Versus Bailout Lithotripsy for Coronary Lesions: Results from the GISE Shockcalcium Registry
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 1B
Speaker: G. Nardi
15:00 – 16:00 | Calcium Fractures after Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy Therapy in Human Cadaveric Lesions: a Dose-Dependency Study
Location: Abstract & Case Corner 2C
Speaker: S. Basavarajaiah
Featured Videos from EuroPCR 2025
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Shockwave Reducer at EuroPCR 2025: Incidence & Impact of Refractory Angina
Dr. de Silva provides an overview of the definition, prevalence, challenges and impact of refractory angina on patients’ lives. Why is angina a problem? Why is angina misunderstood? These are just some of the questions Dr. de Silva tackles before exploring a real-world patient case.
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Shockwave Reducer at EuroPCR 2025: Clinical Data & Real-Life Results
Dr. Gori (University Medical Centre, Mainz, Germany) explores the toll of angina on quality of life and how it remains problematic despite treatment, before diving into key data supporting the procedural success and safety of Shockwave Reducer in treating refractory angina.
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