About the Event

The Mumbai Vascular Foundation (MVF) successfully conducted the 8th Edition of the Peripheral Arterial Course from June 5 to 7, 2026, at the Jio Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai.

This three-day specialised academic and training programme brought together leading interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, diabetic foot specialists, cardiologists, and other vascular experts from India and abroad to share knowledge and practical expertise in the diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

The course featured expert-led lectures, live cases, interactive panel discussions, extensive case libraries, and hands-on simulator training. Dedicated sessions covered clinical evaluation of ischemic foot, diabetic foot management, aorto-iliac interventions, femoropopliteal disease, atherectomy, and below-the-knee (BTK) interventions.

The programme also explored advanced revascularisation strategies, including the management of complex calcified lesions, chronic total occlusions, deep vein arterialization, pedal-plantar arch angioplasty, and drug-eluting technologies.

The 8th Edition also featured international faculty participation and was accredited with 4 credit points by the Maharashtra Medical Council.

Day-Wise Programme Highlights

Day 1 – Clinical Evaluation and Aorto-Iliac Interventions

June 5, 2026

The first day focused on the clinical assessment of peripheral vascular disease, management of ischemic foot, vascular access strategies, and aorto-iliac interventions.

Key sessions covered:

• Clinical evaluation of ischemic foot, including acute and chronic limb ischemia.
• Ulcer evaluation and assessment of vascularity through ankle and toe pressure measurements and TCPO2.
• Understanding revascularisation expectations and determining the appropriate level of amputation.
• Medical management and modification of PVD risk factors, including antihypertensives, statins, antiplatelets, antithrombotics, and anticoagulation.
• Vascular access techniques, including antegrade, retrograde, pedal, SFA, popliteal, and brachial access.
• Imaging approaches for chronic limb ischemia, including ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
• Aorto-iliac interventions, crossing techniques, iliac stenting strategies, CERAB, kissing stents, and complication management.
• Hands-on simulator training and case library discussions covering aorto-iliac intervention techniques and hardware.

Day 2 – Atherectomy, Femoropopliteal and Below-the-Knee Interventions

June 6, 2026

The second day concentrated on advanced endovascular approaches for femoropopliteal and below-the-knee disease, with dedicated sessions on atherectomy, lesion crossing, and treatment strategies.

Key sessions covered:

• Diabetic foot prevention, biomechanics, and management.
• Atherectomy devices, patient selection, clinical evidence, and treatment approaches.
• Keynote address on atherectomy techniques by international faculty Dr. Sherab G Bhutia.
• Wire escalation strategies for complex vascular lesions.
• Management of superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery disease.
• SFA treatment strategies, vessel preparation, balloon-based interventions, and updates on stenting technologies.
• Practical treatment options for popliteal artery disease, including drug-coated balloons, stenting, and atherectomy.
• Femoropopliteal simulator training and case library sessions.
• Below-the-knee (BTK) intervention strategies, including lesion crossing, retrograde access, vessel preparation, plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA), drug-coated balloons, and stenting.
• BTK simulator training and case-based discussions.
• Multidisciplinary panel discussions on clinical strategies, current data and trials, and acute arterial limb ischemia.
• Expert discussions on long-segment SFA disease, calcified lesions, and decision-making in PVD.

Day 3 – Beyond Angioplasty and Advanced Revascularisation Strategies

June 7, 2026

The final day focused on newer approaches to diabetic foot management, advanced revascularisation strategies, and technologies for managing complex peripheral vascular disease.

Key sessions covered:

• Diabetic foot offloading, diabetic footwear, and comprehensive foot care.
• Beyond angioplasty: topical oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and stem cell therapy.
• Drug-eluting technologies in peripheral vascular interventions.
• Rivaroxaban and its indications in the management of peripheral artery disease.
• Woundosome concepts and pedal-plantar arch angioplasty, including clinical cases.
• Deep vein arterialization (DVA), with a focus on no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), techniques, and complications.
• Management strategies for calcified vascular lesions.
• Hands-on simulator training and case library discussions covering aorto-iliac interventions and procedural hardware.
• Vote of Thanks and Certificate Distribution.

Event Highlights

• Expert-Led Training — Learning from leading national and international interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, diabetic foot specialists, hematologists, and cardiologists.
• Dedicated Intervention Modules — Focused sessions on aorto-iliac, femoral, and infra-popliteal interventions.
• Live Cases and Case Library — Exposure to live cases and an extensive collection of clinical cases for practical learning and treatment planning.
• Hands-On Simulator Training — Practical sessions using simulator models for aorto-iliac, femoropopliteal, and below-the-knee interventions.
• Advanced Endovascular Techniques — Discussions on atherectomy, vessel preparation, wire escalation strategies, balloon angioplasty, drug-coated balloons, stenting, and complex lesion management.
• International Faculty Participation — Specialised learning and a keynote address by international vascular surgeon Dr. Sherab G Bhutia from Australia.
• Interactive MDT Panel Discussions — Case-based discussions on long-segment SFA disease, calcified lesions, acute arterial limb ischemia, and clinical decision-making in PVD.
• Beyond Angioplasty — Sessions on diabetic foot offloading, topical oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stem cell therapy, and newer revascularisation strategies.
• Accredited Medical Education — The course was granted 4 credit points by the Maharashtra Medical Council.

Objectives

• Understanding Peripheral Vascular Disease — To understand the pathophysiology of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and the role of interventional radiology in its management.
• Learning Beyond Angioplasty — To understand the principles of diabetic ulcer management, foot biomechanics, and comprehensive diabetic foot care.
• Understanding Diabetic Foot Revascularisation — To learn what diabetic foot surgeons expect from revascularisation and understand the principles of foot surgery that determine the level of amputation.
• Improving Clinical Evaluation and Patient Selection — To develop a systematic approach to assessing acute and chronic limb ischemia, selecting appropriate patients for treatment, and modifying risk factors.
• Developing Endovascular Skills — To understand intervention planning, vascular access techniques, antegrade and retrograde approaches, and the appropriate use of hardware for peripheral interventions.
• Managing Complex Vascular Lesions — To develop a step-by-step approach to chronic total occlusions (CTOs) and calcified lesions, with emphasis on pedal and retrograde access and intimal versus subintimal crossing techniques.
• Understanding Advanced Technologies — To explore advances in peripheral vascular interventions, including intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), AngioJet, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), deep venous arterialization, and atherectomy.