Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate residents in vascular surgery, cardiology, or radiology
- Fellows in endovascular / vascular interventions
- Practicing clinicians involved in peripheral arterial procedures
- Trainees seeking hands-on simulation experience in PAD interventions
Course Modules
Module 1: Peripheral Anatomy & Access
- Iliac and femoropopliteal arterial anatomy and variants
- Access site selection and sheath placement techniques
- Fluoroscopic orientation and roadmap creation
- Safe access and hemostasis principles
Module 2: Lesion Crossing Techniques
- Wire selection for stenosis and chronic total occlusions
- Intraluminal and subintimal crossing strategies
- Support catheter and re-entry techniques
- Troubleshooting failed lesion crossing
Module 3: Balloon Angioplasty
- Balloon sizing and inflation techniques
- Vessel preparation strategies
- Management of recoil and dissections
- Angiographic assessment post-angioplasty
Module 4: Stenting & Outcome Optimization
- Indications for stent placement
- Self-expanding vs balloon-expandable stents
- Stent deployment and post-dilatation
- Flow restoration and procedural endpoint assessment
