Antonio Micari

Antonio Micari

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
University of messina - Messina, Italy

Latest contributions

Below-the-knee angioplasty for critical limb ischemia

19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch the 2 pre-recorded cases of this EuroPCR 2022 session and follow the debates they generate to learn about the toolbox needed for below-the-knee angioplasty, define which vessel to treat according to wound location, and learn a step-by-step approach to recanalise tibial vessels.

Below-the-knee angioplasty for critical limb ischemia

The current role of paclitaxel DCB in PCI

18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Thanks to the different interventions of this EuroPCR 2022 session, understand the role of paclitaxel DCB in modern era interventional cardiology, the differences, and advantages versus DES, the role of blended therapies in CLS, and learn how to correctly prepare the lesion and obtain the best from this technology on...

The current role of paclitaxel DCB in PCI

TAVI: are there still complications?

18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch these videos to discover how to face some rare complications occuring during TAVI, such as a pseudo-aneurysm of the ascending aorta, a stroke, an hemodynamic collaps, and more!

TAVI: are there still complications?

Endovascular aortic repair and case-based discussion of complications during peripheral interventions (Part 1)

20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Watch this session if you want to learn more about Endovascular aortic repair and complications during peripheral interventions. It highlights the need for a large toolbox and the importance of pre-procedural planning, ultrasound-guided puncture, and team-working (vascular/heart teams).

This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.

Endovascular aortic repair and case-based discussion of complications during peripheral interventions

Endovascular aortic repair and case-based discussion of complications during peripheral interventions (Part 2)

20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

This session, which was originally broadcast during EuroPCR 2021, presents 6 cases of unexpected complications of large vessel access in the context of TAVI procedures and enables our experts to discuss their successful management, using a variety of techniques. It highlights the need for a large...

Endovascular aortic repair and case-based discussion of complications during peripheral interventions

Below the knee (BTK) angioplasty - Session with LIVE demonstration

18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Watch this session if you want to review indications, treatment strategies and equipment, to discuss LIVE procedures and to appreciate the similaritites between coronary and BTK interventions.

This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.

Below the knee (BTK) angioplasty

SFA and popliteal interventions (part 2) - Session with LIVE demonstration

18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Watch this session if you want to review indications, treatment strategies and equipment and to discuss LIVE procedures.

This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.

SFA and popliteal interventions (part 2)

SFA and popliteal interventions (part 1) - Session with LIVE demonstration

18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Watch this session if you want to review indications, treatment strategies and equipment and to discuss LIVE procedures.

This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.

PCR Peripheral for beginners - Femoro popliteal angioplasty

Watch this episode if you want to:

  • Know where we are regarding paclitataxel controversy,
  • Know how to deal with simple superficial artery case angioplasty,
  • Discuss when to perform controlateral and antegrade accesses,
  • Learn when to go intra luminal or sub intimal,
  • Know how to select the best tools to use...
PCR Peripheral for beginners - Femoro popliteal angioplasty

PCR Peripheral for beginners - Iliac angioplasty case from puncture to closure

28 Apr 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Do you want to know which exams are needed before starting an iliac angioplasty case?

Watch this episode if you want to:

  • Know which exams are needed before starting an iliac angioplasty case
  • Discuss how to deal with simple common iliac and external iliac case angioplasties
  • See how to perform...
PCR Peripheral for beginners - Iliac angioplasty case from puncture to closure

LIVE demonstration from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France: Treatment of bending zones in femoral and popliteal arteries

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about the different characteristics of devices and treatment strategies including: directional atherectomy + drug-coated balloon, calcified plaque softening with lithoplasty, new stents conforming to anatomy, and more!

LIVE demonstration from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France: Complex aortoiliac bifurcation treatment

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about how to select the best vascular access option (single versus multiple) and how to drive your device choice for patient-/lesion-individualised treatment.

Critical limb ischaemia antegrade below-the-knee angioplasty - LIVE Case

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn all about first intention anterograde access, the currently available wires and how to use microcatheters and low-profile balloons.

Critical limb ischaemia antegrade below-the-knee angioplasty

LIVE demonstration from Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital - Bergamo, Italy: Imaging and physiology for left main PCI

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to discover the slides of the case "Imaging and physiology for left main PCI", transmitted live during EuroPCR 2019, and discover the patient's presentation and key clinical data.

Imaging and physiology for left main PCI

How to choose material for a successful superficial femoral artery popliteal angioplasty?

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn all about lesion specific strategies in complex superficial femoral artery obstructive disease, the impact of lesion length and calcification on treatment choice, and how to define treatment algorithm for drug coated balloons and stent devices.

PCR Peripheral for Beginners: welcome and introduction

21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this introductory session to peripheral interventions to learn why a cardiologist should learn and/or be trained in this field.

PCR Peripheral for Beginners: lower limb interventions

21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about techniques and tools for lower limb interventions, thanks to a selection of interesting cases: superficial femoral artery angioplasty, SFA recanalisation, and more!

PCR Peripheral for Beginners: lower limb interventions

PCR Peripheral for Beginners: general considerations on peripheral tools and techniques

21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session on PCR Peripheral for beginners to gain the essential knowledge to start a peripheral programme and to learn how to prevent and solve large bore procedure complications, with techniques such as POBA, DEB, DES and more!