Alfonso Ielasi
Latest contributions
TAVI sub-studies - Beyond the primary endpoint
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews key sub-studies from major TAVI trials that extend beyond primary endpoints to provide a deeper understanding of valve performance and patient outcomes. It covers comparisons between balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves, long-term real-world data on the Myval valve, echocardiographic outcomes, composite endpoint analyses, and...
DCB: does coating morphology matter for distal embolisation and clinical outcomes?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy continues to evolve, with increasing attention on how coating design may influence drug transfer, vessel response and downstream clinical outcomes.
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the role of coating morphology, comparing amorphous and crystalline technologies and their implications for drug delivery efficiency and...
Other valvular and structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Covering a spectrum of valvular and structural heart interventions, this session discusses systemic aortic valve TEER in complex congenital cases, compares TAVI and surgical AVR outcomes via meta-analysis, highlights radiation protection advances in complex endovascular repair, and presents combined mitral and tricuspid TEER techniques, novel ultrasound...
New TAVI platforms - Novel devices, early data
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the latest developments in TAVI technology, featuring novel valve platforms and early clinical data. The session covers outcomes from new self-expandable and balloon-expandable valves, innovative single-operator techniques, redo TAVI approaches, and advances in CT sizing powered by deep learning.
TAVI: alternative access
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses alternative access routes for TAVI in patients with challenging vascular anatomies. It includes innovative approaches such as transapical TAV-in-TAV procedures, transcaval implantation in emergency settings, and techniques for patients with hostile iliofemoral access, showcasing adaptive strategies when conventional access is not feasible.
Align for the future with next gen Myval transcatheter heart valve series
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Discover how the latest Myval transcatheter heart valve (THV) innovations are shaping TAVI outcomes. This PCR London Valves 2025 session highlights the clinical evidence behind the next-gen Myval THV series, best practices for implantation, and upcoming innovations set to improve patient care. Learn step-by-step techniques for deploying Myval...
Treating complex CAD indications with sirolimus coated balloon: evidence and performance
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain a deeper understanding of how sirolimus coated balloon (SCB) technology is shaping the treatment of complex coronary artery disease (CAD). This EuroPCR 2025 session brings together compelling clinical trial data and real-world case presentations to illustrate the safety, efficacy, and versatility of the MagicTouch SCB...
Rapid-fire abstracts: Session 5
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Consult this session to discover a selection of abstracts presented during PCR LV 2022: impact of right ventricular dysfunction on the outcomes of TAVI - Insights from nationwide database, impact of COVID-19 pandemic on TAVI activity: a worldwide registry, redo isolated tricuspid valve surgery - Prediction of...
Contemporary best clinical practice for TAVI
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Watch this case-based presentation to learn how to choose the right valve for the individual patient and how patient-tailored valve implantation techniques may optimise long-term outcomes.
TAVI innovations
27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Discover some of the latest innovations in TAVI presented at PCR LV 2022: zero-contrast TAVI, emerging technique for coronary protection in ViV TAVR, first dedicated splitting device in a degenerated TAVR at risk for double coronary obstruction, and much more!
Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease: RESTORE DCB – THE HYPER STUDY
18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session presented by Alfonso Lelasi in order to have an update on the treatment of diffuse CAD involving small vessels and/or bifurcation with a novel hybrid (DES and DCB) approach, to understand the rationale of The HYPER Study (NCT03939468), and to know more about third generation RESTORE...
TAVI in a grey zone - Part 1
14 Apr 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
In this very interesting session about TAVI, look over single arm approach for TAVI, discuss TAVI during pregnancy, learn more about the chaperone technique, and much more!
Complex PCI supported by a guide catheter extension system through the frames of a self-expandable trans-catheter heart valve
05 Jun 2020
An 84-year-old man with arterial hypertension and previous hepatocellular carcinoma was admitted to our Emergency Department for new onset of exertional angina (CCS 3). The patient had a history of three-vessel coronary artery disease treated by complete surgical revascularization in 2007...
