Specialists are trained in new techniques for the treatment of coronary lesions.
This Wednesday, the La Luz University Hospital hosted the 1st Plaque Modification Conference, a theoretical-practical workshop focused on the approach to complex coronary lesions using advanced interventional cardiology techniques, with special attention to rotational atherectomy.
This specialized training was aimed at interventional cardiologists and was held at two locations: the first day, Tuesday, May 6, at the experimental center of the Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) and the second at the La Luz University Hospital , with a limited capacity of six participants to guarantee an intensive and personalized training experience.
In the current context, where patients referred for hemodynamic studies present increasingly complex clinical and angiographic profiles—with a high incidence of calcified lesions—in-depth knowledge of plaque modification techniques becomes essential.
During the course, calcium management algorithms, indications for available techniques, and the role of intracoronary imaging (IVUS/OCT) were reviewed. Discussed clinical cases ("canned cases") were presented, as well as a block of direct practice on an artificial simulator. In addition, three live cases were conducted, allowing direct observation of decision-making and the application of these cutting-edge technologies.
The day was coordinated by Dr. Jorge Palazuelos , head of the Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Unit of the Madrid hospital center , and included the participation of national specialists who shared knowledge, strategies and practical procedures to improve the results in this type of highly complex interventions.
This event marks the beginning of a series of training sessions aimed at updating and disseminating the most effective tools for treating complex coronary lesions, reinforcing La Luz University Hospital's commitment to clinical excellence and innovation.
