Every spring, Paris shifts from being merely the global capital of culture and history to the vibrant epicentre of interventional cardiovascular medicine. As thousands of clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals converge upon the Palais des Congrès for Euro-PCR, the city provides far more than a scenic backdrop; it embodies the very spirit of the course itself. Just as the landmarks of Paris bridge a rich heritage with constant architectural and social evolution. Euro- PCR stands as a living testament to how generations of clinical practice can seamlessly merge with pioneering innovation. It is here, amidst the timeless energy of the Seine and the bustling avenues of the capital, that the global cardiology community gathers to share evidence-based triumphs, navigate clinical complexities, and reaffirm a shared, foundational commitment: that cutting-edge education ultimately saves patient lives. 

The Genesis and Evolution of euro PCRLong before it became the largest interventional cardiology course in Europe, Euro PCR began as a highly focused, hands-on gathering in Toulouse, France. In 1983, Professor Jean Marco organized the first angioplasty course featuring live case transmissions broadcasted directly from the Clinique Pasteur. By April 1989, this initiative evolved into the formal course, “Complex coronary angioplasty and new techniques in interventional cardiology,” led by a collaborative team including Jean Marco, Jean Fajadet, GeoffroyHartzler, and Cassidy Pinkerton. The primary strength of the course lay in its educational methodology: it moved away from dry, abstract lectures and pivoted entirely toward practical, live-demonstration teaching rooted in transparency, ethics, and critical insight. 

As the course grew exponentially,........

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