Coronary Physiology Course from Simple Education 2021

Advanced Coronary Physiology & Invasive Coronary Assessment

Overview

The Coronary Physiology Course from Simple Education 2021 is a specialized educational program focused on understanding coronary blood flow physiology and the practical application of invasive physiological assessment in patients with coronary artery disease.

Designed for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, fellows, and cath lab professionals, the course explains the principles behind coronary physiology and demonstrates how physiological measurements can improve diagnostic accuracy and guide coronary interventions.

The program consists of:

• 22 High-Quality Video Lectures
• Comprehensive Coronary Physiology Training
• Case-Based Learning
• Practical Cath Lab Applications
• Step-by-Step Physiological Assessment Techniques

Course Features

• 22 Video Sessions
• High-Definition Educational Content
• Coronary Physiology Fundamentals
• FFR Interpretation
• iFR Assessment
• Coronary Flow Evaluation
• Microvascular Disease Assessment
• Cath Lab Case Reviews
• PCI Decision-Making Strategies
• Evidence-Based Coronary Revascularization

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physiology of coronary blood flow.
• Interpret physiological indices used in coronary assessment.
• Apply FFR and iFR in clinical practice.
• Differentiate epicardial coronary disease from microvascular dysfunction.
• Optimize patient selection for PCI.
• Integrate physiology-guided revascularization strategies.
• Interpret pressure-wire measurements accurately.
• Understand coronary flow reserve concepts.
• Apply evidence from major physiology trials to patient care.

Coronary Physiology Fundamentals

The course begins with a detailed review of normal coronary circulation and myocardial perfusion.

Topics Include

• Coronary blood flow regulation
• Coronary pressure dynamics
• Myocardial oxygen supply and demand
• Coronary autoregulation
• Hyperemia physiology
• Ischemia mechanisms

Understanding coronary physiology is essential because angiographic stenosis severity does not always correlate with functional ischemia. Physiological assessment helps determine whether a coronary lesion truly limits blood flow and requires intervention.

Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)

A major focus of the course is the use of FFR in coronary lesion assessment.

Covered Areas

• FFR principles
• Hyperemic testing
• Pressure-wire techniques
• Lesion significance evaluation
• FFR-guided PCI
• Clinical interpretation

Participants learn how FFR identifies ischemia-producing coronary stenoses and improves revascularization decision-making.

Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio (iFR)

The program reviews contemporary non-hyperemic physiological assessment.

Topics Include

• iFR methodology
• Pressure-based assessment
• Hyperemia-free evaluation
• Clinical indications
• FFR versus iFR comparison
• Practical workflow integration

Faculty explain when iFR can be used as an alternative to FFR in routine clinical practice.

Coronary Flow Reserve (CFR)

Advanced sessions address coronary flow reserve assessment.

Covered Topics

• Coronary flow physiology
• Flow reserve measurements
• Functional ischemia evaluation
• Coronary circulation abnormalities
• Clinical interpretation
• Diagnostic limitations

Participants gain a deeper understanding of flow-based coronary assessment.

Microvascular Dysfunction

An important section focuses on coronary microvascular disease.

Topics Include

• Coronary microvascular dysfunction
• Microvascular angina
• INOCA
• Ischemia without obstructive CAD
• Diagnostic strategies
• Physiological testing

Microvascular disease is increasingly recognized as an important cause of ischemic symptoms despite non-obstructive coronary arteries.

Physiology-Guided PCI

The course demonstrates how physiology improves interventional outcomes.

Topics Include

• PCI planning
• Lesion selection
• Multivessel disease assessment
• Post-PCI physiology
• Optimization strategies
• Outcome improvement

The emphasis is on treating functionally significant lesions rather than relying solely on angiographic appearance.

Coronary Imaging & Physiology Integration

Modern coronary assessment often combines physiology and imaging.

Covered Areas

• Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Physiology-imaging correlation
• Lesion characterization
• Procedural optimization
• Complex coronary disease

Participants learn how physiology complements intracoronary imaging.

Complex Coronary Lesions

Advanced case discussions review:

• Left main disease
• Multivessel coronary disease
• Intermediate lesions
• Diffuse coronary disease
• Serial stenoses
• Bifurcation lesions

These sessions provide practical approaches to challenging clinical scenarios.

Cath Lab Case Reviews

The course incorporates real-world coronary physiology cases.

Educational Benefits

• Pressure-wire interpretation
• FFR tracing analysis
• iFR decision-making
• PCI planning
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Clinical application of physiology

Case-based learning reinforces practical implementation.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Interventional Cardiologists
• Cardiologists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Cath Lab Physicians
• Cardiovascular Trainees
• Interventional Fellows
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Advanced Practice Providers in Cardiology

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Dedicated focus on coronary physiology

✔ Strong emphasis on FFR and iFR interpretation

✔ Practical cath lab applications

✔ Case-based learning format

✔ Suitable for both beginners and advanced operators

✔ Covers microvascular disease assessment

✔ Integrates physiology with coronary imaging

✔ Focuses on evidence-based PCI decision-making

✔ Enhances invasive coronary diagnostic skills

• 01 Research News & Updates for latest clinical trials
• 02 Core essentials of understanding coronary physiology
• 03 Core essentials of understanding IVUS
• 04 Core essentials of understanding iFR Co-registration
• 05 Live case demonstration; Co-registration iFR,IVUS in coronary bifurcation
• 06 What proportion of patients should receive coronary physiology & IVUS assessment
• 07 Practical tips and tricks of making good coronary physiology measurements
• 08 Practical tips and tricks of making good IVUS measurements
• 09 Practical tips and tricks for making good co-registration measurements
• 10 My best coronary physiology learning cases
• 11 My best coronary physiology learning cases
• 12 101 best reason to NOT use coronary physiology and imaging
• 13 Moving beyond the angiogram. Show me the data to support the use of coronary physiology & imaging
• 14 My best tips and tricks for IVUS & IFR Co-Registration
• 15 Using IVUS to simplify CTO treatment
• 16 Can I measure coronary physiology in A.Fib, ACS, CHF, Pacing, Cardiogenic shock, Aortic Stenosis
• 17 My best IVUS learning cases
• 18 Coronary physiology in a busy COVID hospital. Help or hinderance
• 19 Is PCI still warranted in the Post Ischemia and ORBITA era
• 20 Coronary physiology gate keeper or guide to coronary PCI, Rationale and design of DEFINE-GPS
• 21 Integrating non-invasive with invasive diagnostic physiology (CT-FFR, Angio iFR, iFR, and iFR Co-Reg.). How do they all fit together
• 22 My best iFR,IVUS co-registration cases