Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2021)
22nd Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2021) Dec. 9 -12, 2021
We are pleased to announce that we will be moving forward with EIC 2021 which is being held on Dec. 9 (evening) and ending Dec. 11 (evening). Looking forward to seeing everyone there in person!
The perfect winter location, where you can meet with leaders in Interventional Cardiology, both nationally and internationally.
Take this opportunity to learn about new techniques and discuss important issues and the latest controversies.
Interactive sessions throughout the program. Case presentations that are brought in by participants each afternoon.
PROGRAM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021
19:30 – 22:30
Registration & Welcome Address
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
07:00 – 07:30
WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
Chairpersons:
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
07:30 – 07:45
OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS
07:45 – 10:30
CORONARY INTERVENTION
07:45 – 08:15
Avoiding what you don’t need:
Zero/Ultra-low contrast PCI – step by step
Sanjog Kalra, MD – Toronto, ON
08:15 – 08:45
Make way for the robots:
Has intravascular imaging become so objective that
human operators will be phased out?
Even surgeons seem to rely on it now!
Erick Schampaert, MD – Montreal, QC
08:45 – 09:15
Yes Virginia, there is such a thing as CHIP
Who belongs to the CHIP club?
Do you also have to belong to the CTO club?
What’s left for non-members of either club?
Basem Elbarouni, MD – Winnipeg, MB
09:15 – 09:45
Heartburn Team
Has the heart team run its course for coronary disease?
JD Schwalm, MD & Michael Tsang, MD
Hamilton, ON
09:45 – 10:30
Q & A
10:30 – 14:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
Chairpersons:
Kevin Bainey, MD – Edmonton, AB
Colin Barry, MD – Rothesay, NB
15:00 – 17:15
CASE PRESENTATIONS:
FOCUS ON CORONARY CASES
18:00 – 21:00
DINNER – Quattro Restaurant
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021
07:00 – 07:30
WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
Chairpersons:
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
07:30 – 10:30
STRUCTURAL INTERVENTION
07:30 – 08:00
An Intelligent TAVI Wire
(for intelligent TAVI operators)
Reda Ibrahim, MD – Montreal, QC
08:00 – 08:30
Transcatheter Valve Replacemnt:
After the pandemic but before the gold rush?
John Webb, MD – Vancouver, BC
08:30 – 09:00
News from the Regulator:
Poking holes in the heart failure argument
Brian Potter, MD – Montreal, QC
09:00 – 09:30
What does Virtual Care offer to a bunch of Cath Jockeys:
Could this mean the return of the PCI clinic?
Lawrence Title, MD – Halifax, NS
09:30 – 10:30
Q & A
10:30 – 15:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
15:00 – 16:00
It’s a Wonderful Life
Careers in interventional cardiology
Choosing: Women in Interventional Cardiology
Andrea Lavoie, MD – Regina, SK
Sustaining: Balance is best
Lawrence Title, MD – Halifax, NS
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Going Out on Top
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Chairpersons:
Anthony Fung, MD – Vancouver, BC
Matt Sibbald, MD – Hamilton, ON
16:00 – 17:50
CASE PRESENTATIONS:
STRUCTURAL PROCEDURES AND
EQUIPMENT CHALLENGES
17:50 – 18:00 Closing Remarks
CO-DIRECTORS
Ron Carere, MD
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eric Cohen, MD
Toronto, ON, Canada
GUEST FACULTY 2021
Basem Elbourani, MD
Winnipeg, MB
Reda Ibrahim, MD
Montreal, QC
Sanjog Kalra, MD
Toronto, ON
Andrea Lavoie, MD
Regina, SK
Brian Potter, MD
Montreal, QC
Erick Schampaert, MD
Montreal, QC
JD Schwalm, MD
Hamilton, ON
Lawrence Title, MD
Halifax, NS
Michael Tsang, MD
Hamilton, ON
John Webb, MD
Vancouver, BC
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ACCOMMODATIONS
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located approximately 2 1/2 hours north of Vancouver Airport. The reduced conference rate at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is $289.00 for a Fairmont deluxe slopeside view room, and $419.00 for a Gold Floor room, plus applicable taxes these rates will be applicable 2 days prior to the meeting and 2 days following the meeting. Please contact Xpertize at 514-696-6699 for additional room types and rates. This rate will be available until November 11, 2021, and after this date, on a space available basis at current rates. We encourage you to reserve early to guarantee room rate and availability. Hotel cancellation policy: If cancelled 1 week prior to arrival date, no charges will apply.
TUITION FEES
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On or before September 1, 2021
Physicians – $300.00
Residents/Fellows – $200.00
After September 1, 2021
Physicians – $500.00
Residents/Fellows/Nurses – $350.00
Full payment must accompany registration. Tuition fee includes the cost of instruction, course kit, welcome reception, breakfast as well as a hearty afternoon break during sessions and Friday evening dinner. Pre-registration is recommended.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
A refund will be granted for cancellations received in writing or by telephone. There is a $50.00 processing fee. No refund will be granted on or after November 15, 2019.
