Overview
Over the past three years, DCB Birmingham has grown steadily, reflecting the rising importance of drug-coated balloon therapy in modern PCI practice.
For 2026, we're partnering with Optima Education to make the meeting more interactive, with a focus on practical case learning, audience discussion and the real-world drivers of DCB decision-making.
The event will bring together leading UK and European faculty alongside a growing audience of interventional cardiologists.
In Partnership With


Dr Sandeep Basavarajaiah
Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Programme structure
The day moves from foundations to reflection, taking in:
- The foundations: why stentless PCI, why now
- Evidence-led decisions: what the trial data shows
- Is the vessel ready? the checks that come before you treat
- Applying the framework: debate and complex cases
- Moving principle into evidence: the trials, the gaps, what's next
Past Highlights
Same meeting, new name. Here's what past delegates said:
- 100% would attend again
- 91.9% rated audience interaction Good or Excellent
"Updated my knowledge and approach to DCBs."
"Both national and international speakers are excellent · it was really great to listen to their wisdom."
"Hearing from experts and their individual experience and expertise, such as DCB in big vessels."
Days to Go
- Days89
- Hours21
- Minutes44
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