Cardiac care has undergone a profound transformation over the last five decades. From the first balloon angioplasty performed in 1977 to today’s image-guided, precision-driven interventions, the journey of heart care mirrors the evolution of medicine itself-moving steadily towards safer, more personalized treatment for patients. In India, this evolution has been especially significant, as the country grapples with one of the world’s highest burdens of cardiovascular disease while simultaneously emerging as a global hub for medical technology innovation.

This transformation formed the core narrative of PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026, hosted by Meril Life Sciences at its academy  in Vapi from January 16 to 18. The event brought together nearly 300 interventional cardiologists from India and across the world to reflect on how angioplasty-once a relatively straightforward procedure-has become increasingly complex, and how innovation is redefining outcomes for patients.