Speaker Name: Prof. Maciej Lesiak, Head of the Chair and 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland.

Explore this session to:

• Recognize through case discussion how bifurcation lesions appearing severe on angiography, or suspected left main stenosis, may be safely deferred after OCT, IVUS, FFR, and resting pressure index assessment.
• Gain insight into DCB-based PCI strategies for Medina 001 side-branch lesions and ostial left circumflex artery disease, where avoiding unnecessary stenting may be beneficial.
• Learn how lesion preparation with NC, scoring, or cutting balloons can improve lumen expansion and support effective DCB therapy.
• Interpret imaging and physiology findings to assess plaque burden, calcium, MLA, and ischemic significance before selecting PCI strategy.
• Apply contemporary bifurcation PCI principles, including side-branch-first treatment, POT, selective kissing balloon inflation, and intensive secondary prevention.