Pulmonary artery interventions, Berlin/DE, February 26-27, 2026
Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism requires an interdisciplinary approach, with interventional radiology becoming more and more important due to the increasing availability of suitable catheter systems for thrombectomy. The mechanical thrombectomy systems, in particular, have developed significantly in the recent past and represent a valuable alternative to lysis-based procedures. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) develops in 2% to 5% of cases receiving conservative treatment for pulmonary embolism. Interventional radiology has sharpened its profile in this clinical picture. Pulmonary balloon angioplasty (BPA) represents a supplementary method for surgical desobliteration of the pulmonary arteries. However, controlled recanalization of the vessels is mandatory in order to avoid major complications for patients.
In this course, the pathophysiological basics of acute and chronic PE, the diagnosis, and the selection of the appropriate treatment technique are discussed. Materials for the treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (AVM) will also be presented during the workshop. In addition to practice-oriented case studies, the participants will learn important techniques guided by experienced tutors on suitable simulators.
Who should attend?
Organized and led by renowned experts, this ESIR course on pulmonary interventions gives experienced physicians the opportunity to learn practical skills and learn more about current treatment options for both acute and chronic pulmonary embolisms.
Preliminary programme
Thursday, February 26, 2026
08:25 – 08:55 Registration
08:55 – 09:00 Opening
09:00 – 10:30 Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism
Clinical presentation of PE and indications for treatment
PE treatment with US-assisted thrombolysis
PE treatment with computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy
PE treatment with large-bore aspiration system
Recorded video case presentation
Discussion
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 – 12:15 Treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: The clinician’s perspective
BPA in CTEPH patients: Who and how, image guidance
BPA in CTEPH: The Spain experience
Recorded video case presentation
12:15 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:20 Hands-on device training
Pulmonary AVM
AngioVAC
Image guidance in pulmonary interventions
Tips and tricks using US-assisted thrombolysis
Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy
Large-bore aspiration system
Simulator training for pulmonary endovascular interventions
15:20 – 15:40 Coffee break
15:40 – 17:25 Hands-on device training
Pulmonary AVM
AngioVAC
Image guidance in pulmonary interventions
Tips & Tricks using US-assisted thrombolysis
Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy
Large-bore aspiration system
Simulator training for pulmonary endovascular interventions
Friday, February 27, 2026
09:00 – 10:40 Case discussions: When things go wrong
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:40 Case discussions: When things go right
13:00 – 13:10 Summary and course conclusion
Local hosts
Preliminary faculty
F. Collettini (Berlin/DE)
M. de Bucourt (Berlin/DE)
F. Gomez (Valencia/ES)
O. Karen (Hannover/DE)
N. Karunanithy (London/GB)
G. O’Sullivan (Galway/IE)
S. Sempere Campello (Palma de Mallorca/ES)
C. Skurk (Berlin/DE)
Venue
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Campus Benjamin Franklin
Hindenburgdamm 30
12200 Berlin
Germany
Registration
Please note that this course is open only to interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training.
The registration fees are as follows:
| Early fee (until January 1, 2026) | Regular fee (as of January 2, 2026) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course registration (CIRSE member*) | € 610 | € 720 | ||
| Course registration | € 710 | € 940 | ||
To attend the ESIR courses as a member, CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
These fees include:
- Course attendance
- Teaching material for the course
- Coffee breaks
- Lunch on the first day
General Information
- Please note that this course is limited to 30 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that your registration becomes valid only after receipt of payment and after confirmation by the CIRSE Central Office.
- When making your flight bookings, please make sure that you will be able to stay for the entire course.
Invoices will be issued by the CIRSE Foundation, Neutorgasse 9, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
CIRSE Foundation
Neutorgasse 9
1010 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 904 2003
Fax: 0043 1 904 2003 30
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation of course registration
The CIRSE Foundation offers all participants the possibility of purchasing insurance with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung” via this link. Thus, the CIRSE Foundation itself will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Name changes will be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Please note that CIRSE offers just a platform to affect a policy between you and “Europäische Reiseversicherung”.
Accommodation
Please note that the following are only suggestions. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee for ESIR courses. CIRSE supports compliance with ethical standards. Therefore, CIRSE emphasizes that the participants shall bear any and all costs in this context themselves.
Hotel Steglitz International
*6 min by car, 8 min by public transportation to the venue
Schlossstraße/Albrechtstraße, 212165 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 790050
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.si-hotel.com/
Seminaris CampusHotel Berlin
*10 min by car, 26 min by public transportation to the venue
Takustrasse 39, 14195 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 557 7970
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.seminaris.de/en/hotels/conference-hotel-berlin-dahlem/
H10 Berlin Ku’damm
*15 min by car, 22 min by public transportation to the venue
Joachimsthaler Str. 31-32, 10719 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 3229 22300
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.h10hotels.com/en/berlin-hotels/h10-berlin-kudamm
Motel One Berlin-Upper West
*17 min by car, 27 min by public transportation to the venue
Kantstraße 163-165, 10623 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 32293190-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/berlin/hotel-berlin-upper-west/