Christina Grothusen
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When a surgical valve needs a second life
23 Dec 2025
A 79-year-old patient previously treated with surgical aortic valve replacement was referred after an episode of acute cardiac decompensation. Although clinically stabilised, further evaluation revealed degeneration of the bioprosthesis, and mixed aortic valve pathology.
This case focuses on the diagnostic assessment and the strategic considerations guiding the...

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Challenging session in calcified lesions
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Engage with a challenging session focused on complex calcified lesion interventions. Topics include innovative triple burr techniques, OCT insights into resistant lesions, volume reduction strategies, eccentric calcium management, and IVUS-guided left main calcified lesion treatment, highlighting practical approaches to difficult cases.