PCR Tricuspid Focus Group - referral meeting in Bern

Mitral and tricuspid imaging: a 2-day practical academy

Tricuspid Focus Group

A referral meeting is a locally organised seminar, addressed to referring physicians with the objective of disseminating messages relevant to the referral and treatment of patients with tricuspid valve disease. It is an independent, post-graduate educational event initiated by a PCR Tricuspid Focus Group member.

 

Practical information

  • 18-19 September 2025
  • The meeting is in English
  • Target audience: Cardiologists doing TTE and TEEs for screening of TR patients. Cardiologist interested in learning intraprocedural guiding.
  • Location: SITEM-Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine
  • Felix Frey Auditorium Sitem Island AG - Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland

Organising Committee

Fabien Praz

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Berne University Hospital - Bern, Switzerland

Dr. N. Brugger

Imaging / Echography physician

Bern University Hospital - Bern, Switzerland

Learning objectives:

  • Get familiar with the standard work-up and the different imaging modalities used to evaluate candidates for mitral and tricuspid treatment
  • Learn tips and tricks on how to optimise imaging in mitral and tricuspid patients
  • Be informed about the latest data and technological evolutions of mitral and tricuspid treatment
  • Discuss the most appropriate timepoint for patient referral to a specialised centre

Meeting schedule

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Registration fees

1 day:

  • Programme Mitral
  • 80. CHF

2 days:

  • Programme Mitral + Tricuspid
  • 150. CHF

 

We are grateful for the support of the below Industrial Partner who are joining forces with the PCR Tricuspid Focus Group Partners to make this Referral meeting possible.

Abbott
Edwards
GE Healthcare
Medtronic
P&F Products Features
philips
Siemens

 

 

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