Agenda
Full programme for LUCCA 5.0 — workshops, lectures and live cases across three days.
LUCCA 5.0 Programme overview
Full timetable for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne
Clubrooms 4/5
Note: Places for Wednesday workshops are limited. Application via ticket process.
13.00
Welcome & snacks
14.00
Intravascular Imaging Masterclass – A practical workshop
Experts: S. Wilson, H. Faraz, L. Koltowski, J. Rigger and Team Heart Center – Luzerner Kantonsspital
From Plaque to Plan
Clinical Decision-Making with Intravascular Imaging
Topics:
How IVI – OCT and IVUS – transform one’s decision making and practice
OCT and IVUS: The fundamentals: From Plaque to plan
Hands-on: IVUS and OCT case reviewing and discussion (involving workstations)
Plenary discussions: Remarkable cases
15.45
Coffe Break
16.15
Continuation of Workshop
18.00
End of workshops
Thursday morning, April 23, 2026
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne Clubrooms 5/6/7/8
08.30
Registration open for workshop participants
4 Workshops
(choose three out of four workshops)
09.00
Workshop 1
Asahi, Vascular Medical – J. Büttner, G. Werner
The CTO‑PCI Toolbox: A Tale of Wires and Wisdom by two Legends
Workshop 2
B. Braun - T. Rissanen, J. Rigger
Modern ISR Management with DCB: Case-Based Practice
Workshop 3
Cordis – A. Attinger, T. Göldi
DCB in All-Comer Lesions: The Lucerne Way
Workshop 4
Terumo – F. Woitek
Mastering Complex PCI cases: Integrating QRF and Contemporary DES Strategies
09.50
Coffe Break
10.20
Continuation of Workshop Rounds 2 and 3
12.00
End of workshops
12.05
Lunch buffet at KKL
13.00
Bus transfer to Luzern Kantonsspital
Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern, Grosser Hörsaal
14.00
Opening and official Welcome
F. Cuculi
14.10
Session: Dealing with calcified lesions
Live case 1 & 2
Moderators: F. Cuculi, P. Meier
Panelists: J. Büttner, G. Werner
Introduction to live cases: T. Göldin
Operators Live Case 1: S. Bartusz
Operators Live Case 2: F. Woitek, G. Leibundgut
15.10
Lecture: IVL is the gold standard
J. Spratt
15.20
Lecture: High-pressure balloons, what else
M. Bossard
15.30
Lecture: Debulk or regret
M. Egred
15.40
Lecture: Cut, cut, cut
J. Rigger
15.50
Back to live cases
16.10
Coffee break
16.40
Session: DCB for complex lesions
Live case 3 & 4
Moderators: F. Cuculi, S. Wilson
Panelists: A. Kastrati, J. Rigger, A. Papanikolaou, H. Faraz
Introduction to live cases: T. Göldin
Operators Live Case 3: M. Egred, A. Candreva
Operators Live Case 4: T. Rissanen, M. Elsharabassy
17.40
Lecture: Dealing with the soft plaque: DCB vs. Stent
A. Kastrati
17.50
Lecture: DCB for complex lesions: are we there yet?
T. Rissanen
18.00
Lecture: DCB for ACS: pros & cons
G. Thomas
18.10
Back to live cases
18.25
End first day
18.35
Bus transfer to Lucerne
19.00
Dinner on the MS Waldstätter
Friday, April 24, 2026
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern, Grosser Hörsaal
08.30
LUCCA 5.0 meets DANUBE CHIP & CTO Meeting 2026
Moderator: F. Cuculi
CHE A. Ceka, C. Zivelonghi, AT D. Sondore, A. Burger
2 complication cases AU vs. 2 complication cases CH
09.30
Coffee break
10.00
Session: Impella in contemporary PCI practice Live case 5
Moderators: F. Cuculi, M. Egred
Panelists: D. Weilenmann, L. Koliastasis, G. Werner, T. Schmitz
Introduction to live cases: T. Göldin
Operators Live Case 5: T. L. Percuku, G. Gaspari
10.30
Lecture: Introduction: How we used to complex PCI cases in the past
D. Weilenmann
10.45
Lecture: Who needs protection for complex PCI
R. Vergallo
11.05
Lecture: Impella for all anterior STEMIs? – Contemporary shock management with
mechanical circulatory support devices
P. Meier
11.25
Back to live cases
11.45
EBAC Evaluation and closing word
F. Cuculi
12.00
End of the meeting
12.15
Lunch buffet or lunchbag
FAQs
Everything you need to know about LUCCA 6.0 — programme, faculty, venue, and registration.
What makes LUCCA unique?
LUCCA is a focused meeting for interventional cardiologists working on complex and calcified coronary lesions. Three days, live cases transmitted from Luzerner Kantonsspital, hands-on workshops, and direct exchange with international faculty — clinical practice, not commercial booths.
Who attends LUCCA?
Interventional cardiologists, fellows and cath-lab teams — from Switzerland and across Europe. The room stays deliberately focused: a working audience that discusses cases, not a trade-show crowd. Fellows and nursing staff attend free of charge.
What live cases will I see?
Real coronary interventions performed at Luzerner Kantonsspital and transmitted into the lecture hall in real time — calcified lesions, drug-eluting balloons, and mechanical circulatory support for high-risk PCI. A moderated expert panel works through imaging, strategy and device choice with the operators as each case unfolds.
Are hands-on workshops included?
Yes. Alongside the lectures you work at the station yourself — an intravascular imaging masterclass (OCT and IVUS) plus focused workshops on CTO, DCB and complex PCI. Places are limited and assigned during registration, so book early.
Is LUCCA accredited for CME credits?
Yes. LUCCA is accredited by the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC) — the last edition carried 13 credits, convertible to national CME. - Credit count for LUCCA 6.0 to be confirmed.
Where does LUCCA take place?
In Lucerne, across two venues: the hands-on workshops at the KKL Lucerne on the lakefront, and the live cases and lectures at Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS), in the main lecture hall.
When does LUCCA 6.0 take place?
Dates for LUCCA 6.0 will be confirmed shortly — the meeting traditionally runs over three days in spring. Register your interest to be notified the moment booking opens.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is online via the ticket link. At the last edition, two days cost CHF/EUR 200 (early bird) or 250 (standard); Friday only 150/200. Fellows and nursing staff attend free.