Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2023)
24th Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2023)
December 7 – 9, 2023
EIC 2022 was a huge success – so great to see everyone in person! This year’s program will start on Thurs. Dec. 7 (evening) and ending Sat. Dec. 9 (evening).
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.
Ground Transportation Options:
For those of you booking flights please check the following sites for ground transportation from YVR to Whistler before booking flights to co-ordinate the best times.
Ridebooker: https://www.ridebooker.com/
PROGRAM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023
19:30 – 22:30
Registration & Welcome Address
(Empress Room)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023
07:00 – 07:30
WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
(Empress Room)
Chairpersons:
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
07:30 – 07:45
OPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTIONS
07:45 – 08:15
ACS, Anti-Thrombotics, Quality of Care
Guillaume Marquis-Gravel, MD – Montreal, QC
08:15 – 08:45
Redo: TAVR and Lifetime Management
08:45 – 09:15
Aortic Valve Intervention – The Impact on Aging Well
Stuart Watkins, MD – Glasgow, Scotland
09:15 – 09:45
Mitral Valve Intervention – A Long Journey From Repair to Replace
09:45 – 10:30
Tricuspid Valve Intervention
Andrew Czarnecki, MD – Toronto, ON
Gideon Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
10:30 – 14:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session
(Empress Room)
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
15:00 – 15:30
When It’s Really Ugly, You Still Love Your Surgeon
Anson Cheung, MD – Vancouver, BC
15:30 – 16:00
Clinical Decision Making
Chairpersons: TBA
16:00 – 17:45
CASE PRESENTATIONS:
FOCUS ON CORONARY CASES
18:30 – 21:00
DINNER – Quattro Restaurant
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023
07:00 – 07:30
WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
(Empress Room)
Chairpersons:
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
07:30 – 08:00
Microvascular Coronary Disease – The World Below the Epicardium
Olga Toleva, MD – Atlanta, GA
08:00 – 08:30
The Coronary CTA on CT FFR: A New Paradigm
08:30 – 09:00
How do New Tools Shift the Balance Between Surgery and Complex PCI
Stephane Rinfret, MD – Atlanta, GA
09:00 – 09:30
Myocardial Infarction in the NHS – What Are the Lessons for Canada?
Stuart Watkins, MD – Glasgow, Scotland
09:30 – 10:00
Utilizing New Technology to Reduce X-ray Dose and Contrast in the Cath Lab
Sanjog Kalra, MD – Toronto, ON
10:00 – 10:30
Q & A
10:30 – 14:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session
Empress Room
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
15:00 – 15:30
Medical Liability: Interventional Cardiology on the Defensive
Katy Shufelt, MD – Peterborough, ON
15:30 – 16:00
The Future Has Arrived: How AI Language Models Can Make Your Professional Life Better
Chairpersons: TBA
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 2023
Anson Cheung, MD
Vancouver, BC
Gideon Cohen, MD
Toronto, ON
Andrew Czarnecki, MD
Toronto, ON
Sanjog Kalra, MD
Toronto, ON
Guillaume Marquis-Gravel, MD
Montreal, QC
Stephane Rinfret, MD
Atlanta, GA
Katy Shufelt, MD
Peterborough, ON
Olga Toleva, MD
Atlanta, GA
Stuart Watkins, MD
Glasgow, Scotland
For sponsorship opportunities, please email: xpertize@xpertize.com
EIC December 2023
ABBOTT STRUCTURAL HEART
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
BRACCO IMAGING
JAMP PHARMA
MEDTRONIC
OPSENS MEDICAL
PHILIPS CANADA
SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located approximately 2 1/2 hours north of Vancouver Airport. The two room types in blue are what we have in our room block please indicate in the comments section the room type you would like. Should you require a different room type please indicate this in the comments on your registration as well. The reduced conference rates for all room types at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler are as follows and the rooms must be booked through us in order to receive these rates.
| ROOM CATEGORY |
CAD BASE RATE |
| Fairmont | $329.00 |
| Deluxe View | $369.00 |
| Deluxe Slopeside View | $389.00 |
| Alpine Suite | $429.00 |
| Junior Valley View Suite | $529.00 |
| One Bedroom Suite | $689.00 |
| One Bedroom Slopeside View Suite | $829.00 |
| One Bedroom Mountain View Corner Suite | $929.00 |
| Two Bedroom Junior Suite | $969.00 |
| Two Bedroom Suite | $1,169.00 |
| Two Bedroom Slopeside View Suite | $1,369.00 |
| Fairmont Gold (King or 2 QN beds limited #) | $579.00 |
| Fairmont Gold Junior Suite | $739.00 |
| Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite | $1,009.00 |
| Fairmont Gold Executive Suite | $1,189.00 |
| Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Suite | $1,779.00 |
| Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Premier Suite | $1,779.00 |
| Fairmont Gold Penthouse Suite | $1,899.00 |
Plus applicable taxes and resort fees. 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 1, 2023, 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 14 days prior to arrival date, no charges will apply.
TUITION FEES
On or before September 30, 2023
Physicians – $400.00
Residents/Fellows – $250.00
After September 30, 2023
Physicians – $600.00
Residents/Fellows/Nurses – $400.00
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.
Please indicate in the comments section if you need a Gold Floor room with either 1 or 2 beds. (we have limited amount of these). Please indicate in the comments a particular room type you would like.
When entering registration amount do not put the $ sign and you must put the decimal point.
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, 2023.
