European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Our mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease through percutaneous cardiovascular interventions.

As we move into 2026, EAPCI will be looking to the future, uniting with the full spectrum of cardiology expertise within the ESC to bring our members and the entire interventional cardiology community a fresh, new approach.

Prof. Alaide Chieffo, EAPCI President 2024 – 2026

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Education

Maintaining a high standard of professional excellence among cardiologists specialised in Interventional Cardiology.

Research and Publications

EAPCI’s official publications and research, as well as a selection of scientific papers for healthcare professionals interested in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions (PCI).

Membership & Communities

EAPCI invites all healthcare professionals whose primary interest lies in the field of PCI to work 'together to save lives'.

Congresses

Defining a new chapter for interventional practice, EAPCI Summit 2026 will gather leaders, rising talent and subspecialty representatives, to transform guideline recommendations into real-world patient impact.

Advocacy

EAPCI aims to increase access to life-saving PCI. Key objective: Understand and overcome barriers preventing patients from receiving diagnostics and treatments.

EAPCI Summit 2026, 19-20 February, Munich

Defining a new era for interventional cardiology, the EAPCI Summit is the global event for the interventional community that focuses on transforming protocol into practice – working together to propose targeted, evidence-based solutions.

Quick Access

: EAPCI Certification Exam

Add a line to your CV and get the recognition you deserve.

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: ACVC and EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School

A two-tiered educational programme to ensure tailored and impactful learning

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: EAPCI Patient Initiative Committee

The EAPCI Patient Initiatives Committee aims to improve patient experience and understanding of laboratory-based catheterisation procedures.

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: EAPCI Board 2024–2026 Elections

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EAPCI Members access a portfolio of exclusive benefits

EAPCI Summit 2026 - Complimentary registration
Voting rights and eligibility for EAPCI Board positions
EAPCI Online Coaching Programme and Education Training Grants
EAPCI Journal Club
Savings on the EAPCI Certification exams & courses
Access to patient resources
Savings on Nurse and allied professionals’ online course

New: Healthcare professionals practising in low and lower-middle-income countries (World Bank classification) are now eligible for a reduced Membership rate.

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Upcoming Events

January 2026
- Wednesday 14 January
  
  Course
  
  ACVC-EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School
  
  Endorsed by the Seccion de Cardiopatía Isquémica y Cuidados Agudos Cardiovasculares
  
  Barcelona - Spain
  
  The Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC) and the European Association of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (EAPCI) have joined forces to create the ACVC-EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School.
  
  14/01/2026 01:00 15/01/2026 01:00 Europe/Paris ACVC-EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School
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February 2026
- Wednesday 04 February
  
  Other event
  
  JIM GISE 2026
  
  Endorsed by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
  
  Rome - Italy
  
  04/02/2026 00:00 06/02/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris JIM GISE 2026
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  Rome - Italy contact@escardio.org true DD/MM/YYYY
- Thursday 19 February
  
  ESC event
  
  EAPCI Summit 2026
  
  Munich - Germany
  
  New for 2026, EAPCI Summit is a gathering of leaders and rising talents in interventional cardiology and related specialties, dedicated to transforming ESC Guidelines and EAPCI pioneering documents, into real-world patient impact.
  
  19/02/2026 00:00 20/02/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EAPCI Summit 2026
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  Munich - Germany European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions contact@escardio.org true DD/MM/YYYY