Alessia Azzano
Latest contributions
Out of the box: tackling complex peripheral intervention
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore unconventional approaches to complex peripheral interventions through case studies involving pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, splenic aneurysms, vascular complications post maxillofacial surgery, and cyanosis in structurally normal hearts, emphasizing diagnostic and therapeutic ingenuity.
360 management of cardiogenic shock
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents a comprehensive 360-degree approach to managing cardiogenic shock, featuring long-term outcomes of low-profile ventricular assist devices, emergency ECMO implementation in PCI centers without on-site surgery, and pharmacologic strategies comparing cangrelor and ticagrelor efficacy and safety in acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock...
Coronary protection during native and valve-in-valve TAVI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Understand the critical role of coronary protection during native and valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This session covers procedural planning essentials, the impact of upfront coronary protection, challenges in coronary obstruction diagnosis, and the use of guide catheter extension to facilitate protection during TAVI procedures.
How to optimise radiation exposure in the cathlab
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore comprehensive strategies to optimise radiation exposure in the cathlab through innovative technologies and workflow improvements. This session covers the implementation of radiation protection cabins, insights from the ROBO-SIL registry on robotic PCI, use of protective drapes, the EggNest system, exoskeleton-based radiation protection suits, and comparative...
Mitral TEER challenges and complications
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will feature a series of selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, highlighting the challenges and complications associated with mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedures. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and learn from the experiences shared by the presenters, covering...
Valve in valve - TAV in TAV - Part 2
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Join us for this session, where complex cases shed light on the evolving landscape of valve-in-valve interventions: delve into the efficacy of THV-in-THV for addressing supra-skirtal leakage accompanied by intravascular hemolysis, learn more about the challenges of TAVI-in-TAVI with the deployment of SAPIEN3 Ultra in a...
Valve-in-valve procedures - Part 2
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Embark on a captivating exploration of a challenging valve-in-valve case, where a non-retractable self-expandable aortic prosthetic valve presents a unique complication by deeply opening within the left ventricle, and witness the successful management of this complex scenario.
Complex heart problems in cancer patients
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
TAVI and thrombocytopenia, TAVI, CAD and hepatocarcinoma, or even severe aortic regurgitation and ovarian cancer with infective endocarditis: analyze the case of different cancer patients to be treated for cardiac pathologies in this session from EuroPCR 2022.
TAVI indications in complex situations
18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Watch this session on TAVI to learn how to perform this procedure in complex situations, such as: acute myeloid leukemia and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, pulmonary edema due to severe aortic stenosis, angina with complex coronary artery disease, and more!
TAVI - How to improve the technique
17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Watch this session to learn about various tips to improve your TAVI technique, thanks to a selection of cases: TAVI in previous mechanical MVR, single percutaneous treatment of double valvular heart disease, simultaneous combined procedure of TAVR and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, and more!
My first TAVI procedures - Management of femoral access
21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on TAVI procedures to learn more about the roles of CT imaging and fluoroscopy in selecting a safe access and guiding the puncture, when and how you should use percutaneous closure devices, and how to predict and manage vascular complications.
Acute coronary syndrome - How to avoid bleedings and save lives
20 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn how to customise antiplatelet therapy, as long with the basics of mechanical circulatory support devices.
