Specialists from the 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology UCC WUM in an important European association

Dr Aleksandra Gąsecka, Prof. Mariusz Tomaniak and Prof. Zenon Huczek were appointed to the committees of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) for the 2026–2028 term. The nominations confirm the strong international reputation of cardiologists from our center and their genuine impact on the development of interventional cardiology in Europe.

The European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions is an international organization of invasive cardiology experts that operates under the auspices of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The aim of the association is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe through percutaneous cardiac procedures. This mission is carried out by the EAPCI through educational and research activities as well as setting and disseminating standards of clinical practice in the area of percutaneous cardiovascular interventions.

The responsibilities of our cardiologists at EAPCI

Prof. Aleksandra Gąsecka became a member of the Management Board of the EAPCI, and also the chairwoman of the Young Committee – a committee responsible for supporting the career development of young interventional cardiology specialists, providing them with profiled training paths and educational programs, and building a global network of contacts.

Prof. Zenon Huczek joined the Valvular Track Committee – a committee responsible for the substantive preparation, selection of scientific reports and shaping the program of prestigious European cardiology congresses.

Prof. Mariusz Tomaniak became a member of Training, Grants & Certification Committee – a committee responsible for coordinating training programs, awarding scientific grants and certification of specialists in the field of interventional cardiology in Europe.