CONFERENCES

Interventional radiology is a medical specialty that utilises imaging techniques, including ultrasound, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy, to guide minimally invasive procedures within the body. It is applied in a variety of situations, from blocking blood flow to tumours and repairing vascular malformations to stabilising vertebral fractures and delivering treatment directly to targeted areas.

One of its most impactful applications is in the management of acute stroke. Endovascular treatment, performed by interventional radiologists, can restore blood flow in blocked brain arteries, significantly improving the chances of recovery when performed within the right time window. 

Bogdan Dorobăț, MD, PhD, is one of Romania’s leading experts in interventional radiology and head of the Angiography and Endovascular Therapy Unit at the University Emergency Hospital Bucharest. He is internationally recognised for his work in minimally invasive treatment of acute stroke, diagnostic punctures and interventional drainage.

Led by Dr. Dorobăț, this conference will highlight the importance of interventional radiology in complex medical scenarios, with a special focus on acute stroke treatment, where every minute matters.

Minimally invasive procedures have become an integral component of contemporary cardiovascular care, significantly reducing the need for traditional open-heart surgery in many clinical scenarios. 

Interventional cardiology, as a subspecialty, focuses on catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat a range of cardiac conditions, with a particular emphasis on coronary artery disease, valvular pathologies and structural heart defects.

Prof. Dragoș Vinereanu, MD, PhD, FESC, FRCP, FAHA, is a well-known Romanian cardiologist and researcher, recognised for his expertise in cardiac imaging, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. He led over 40 clinical trials as a member of the International Steering Committee, published extensively in leading medical journals and contributed to the development of major cardiology guidelines.

This conference, led by Prof. Vinereanu, will address key interventional procedures, including Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) for mitral valve regurgitation and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. It will also cover the percutaneous closure of intracardiac defects, such as Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), highlighting their impact on patient management and the rising standards of care in the field.

By addressing current practices, procedural indications and emerging trends, this conference will explore the evolving role of interventional cardiology.