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European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)

We improve quality of life and longevity through education, research, and the development of clinical practice standards related to percutaneous cardiovascular interventions.

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What’s shaping the future of percutaneous interventions

Level up your skills at the EAPCI Summit 2026 trainee track

Experience simulator‑based training, hands‑on sessions across coronary and structural pathways, and focused soft‑skills development. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

EAPCI elections

Participate in the upcoming elections and help shape the future of cardiovascular intervention across Europe and beyond. Join or renew your EAPCI Membership by 28 February – the deadline has been exceptionally extended – to take part in the elections.

Our dynamic global community of PCI experts is on LinkedIn!

Join the EAPCI community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.

Building the future of interventional cardiology within the ESC: the EAPCI Summit

What to expect at the EAPCI Summit: Prof. Lüscher and Prof. Chieffo outline the event’s key priorities in their latest article.

What’s new in TAVI?

For whom should TAVI be the treatment of choice? What are the key risks? How durable are transcatheter valves? Davide Capodanno shares the latest evidence and practical guidance.

European Heart Journal – Valvular and Structural Heart Disease

Read the latest advance articles and submit your papers to the newest publication in the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal – Valvular and Structural Heart Disease (EHJ-VSHD).

EAPCI Educational Pathway – Structural Track Level 2

Save the date for the EAPCI Structural Course in Milan on 29–30 April.
Dive into two days of hands‑on TAVI training and complex mitral scenarios, designed to strengthen your structural heart skills. Registration opens soon – stay tuned.

EAPCI Summit

Munich - Germany, 19-20 February 2026

Join us in Munich for the first EAPCI Summit!

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

Webinars

Stronger teams, healthier hearts

EAPCI webinars and journal clubs keep you on top of the latest developments in cardiovascular percutaneous interventions, research and techniques.

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EAPCI Membership

Joining the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals specialising in PCI.

You can enjoy:

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Free registration for EAPCI Summit 2026
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EAPCI Education Training Grants
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Savings on EAPCI Certification exams and courses
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Savings on Level 2 EAPCI Educational Pathway – in person courses
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Savings on ACVC-EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School
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Voting rights

Who We Are

Your gateway to excellence in PCI

Our association leads with commitment.

From driving clinical research to shaping postgraduate training and championing guideline implementation, the EAPCI is dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your interventional cardiology journey.

EAPCI Community

Related EAPCI activities

Resources that move cardiology care forward

Interventional Cardiology Certification

Our certification programme seeks to set a standard for competency and excellence in the field of interventional cardiology across Europe and beyond.

EAPCI Journal club

Our online educational initiative focuses on analysis of the latest high-impact research.

EAPCI Online Coaching Programme

Discover our programme designed for our young community of interventional cardiologists.

EAPCI Education and Training Fellowship Programme

Apply for your chance to get education and training in a centre of excellence!

Get involved

Connect, act, advance

Membership

Join our diverse, global community, united by a shared mission - reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Fellowships

Your expertise deserves recognition. The Fellow community represents the exceptional contributions and achievements made by cardiovascular health professionals.

ESC Mentoring

Your online mentoring platform for one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!

What EAPCI members say

Real experiences. Lasting impact. 

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The EAPCI certification is a recognised proof of excellence that promotes mobility in European countries, ensures procedural quality and protects patients. The practical and theoretical standards required are solid training that can be achieved once you are truly dedicated to the exciting and promising field of interventional cardiology!

Professor Rui Teles
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The EAPCI grant provides a unique experience, to exchange and adopt knowledge, the ability to perform the most complex interventions with more self-confidence, and to learn a new procedure, transfemoral TAVI.

 

Assistant Professor Mila Kovacevic
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The gain of knowledge from the EAPCI certification helped me in my everyday job in the CathLab, giving me more confidence in clinical practice and more ideas for clinical research. This reflected in a better, data-oriented
patient care and collaboration with colleagues.

Doctor Alessandro Candreva

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EAPCI - your community for growth, knowledge and impact

About EAPCI

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

Community

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Education

We maintain a high standard of professional excellence among specialists in interventional cardiology. Discover upcoming events, courses and webinars for your continuing education.

Public Health

Find out more about how we understand and overcome barriers preventing patients from receiving diagnostics and treatment.

Publications

Publications, position papers, and articles published by EAPCI.

Events

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News

Discover the latest news from EAPCI.