Federico De Marco
Latest contributions
Featured research - TAVI - Part 14
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This featured research session presents pivotal findings on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including 30-day and one-year outcomes from the VANTAGE trial, novel concepts for assessing aortic stenosis severity, and the influence of mitral annular calcification on conduction disturbances. Additional topics cover the role of clinical...
Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring, and valve-in-MAC
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides an expert overview of transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring, and valve-in-MAC procedures. It focuses on unique anatomical and technical considerations, advanced imaging and pre-procedural planning methods, and procedural techniques including device selection and sizing, guided by experienced high-volume operators to optimize procedural success.
Best clinical cases & Early Career Research Award
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Explore a series of innovative clinical cases highlighting the integration of advanced expertise and AI in managing complex structural heart interventions. This session includes compelling cases such as the use of ANCHOR BASILICA to prevent coronary obstruction, the Lithotripsy-BATMAN technique for mitral valve interventions in calcified...
From repair to replacement: a portfolio of options for your mitral and tricuspid regurgitation patients
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session explores a full spectrum of therapeutic options for mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, focusing on the PASCAL Precision system for targeted repair and the SAPIEN M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Through beating heart simulators, case discussions, and clinical evidence, participants will understand the versatility and...
Mitral regurgitation: from guidelines to clinical practice
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This LIVE case symposium brings mitral regurgitation guidelines into real clinical practice. Through step-by-step patient demonstrations and insightful discussion, the session explores how recommendations guide decision-making in ventricular and atrial secondary MR, how the heart team tailors therapy to individual anatomy and comorbidities, and how device iterations...
Rapid fire on ortothopic TTVR
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This rapid-fire session presents an overview of the latest orthotopic transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) devices. It features concise discussions on multiple innovative systems including Evoque, Laplace, VDyne, Topaz, and Cardiovalve, offering insights into their design characteristics and clinical applications in tricuspid valve disease management.
Featured research: latest advances in mitral TEER and valve repair technologies
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents featured research on mitral valve interventions, including two-year outcomes from the MitraClip G4 EXPAND study, comparative data of mitral TEER versus redo surgery in failed surgical repair, evidence from novel TEER programs in non-surgical centers, and safety and efficacy results of the NeoNova...
Tailoring tricuspid interventions with the EVOQUE and PASCAL Precision systems
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Catch up on this engaging session, featuring a parallel case study of two high-risk patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Discover how the PASCAL system is used to treat diverse TR anatomies and explore patient selection and management strategies for the EVOQUE system. Watch a recorded case...
Featured Research - Tricuspid valve (Part 4)
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive deeper into the latest research on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions in this featured session. Explore the clinical impact of vena contracta area planimetry in secondary tricuspid regurgitation, the significance of tricuspid valve anatomy in transcatheter tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER), and the implications of tricuspid right...
Featured cases - Challenging tricuspid interventions (Part 1)
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of featured cases showcasing the latest advances in transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. Witness groundbreaking techniques, including the first TTVR designed to reduce afterload mismatch, the management of atrial embolization, and the use of intracardiac echocardiography. Explore complex anatomies, failed prior...
Innovation never stops: Cardiovalve in action!
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Join us as we explore the latest advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement technologies. This session develops the anatomical and imaging challenges associated with this rapidly developing clinical field and provides an update on the Cardiovalve tricuspid clinical program, illustrated by a recorded case.
TAVI: procedural complications - Part 1
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focuses on the management of various procedural complications that can arise during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Participants will delve into cases involving unexpected outcomes, such as nosecone-related issues, dysphagia and haematemesis, and frozen leaflets in self-expanding...
PASCAL Precision system simulation showcase: grasp the difference!
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this EuroPCR 2024 session, explore a transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair case, delve into discussions backed by simulation, evidence, and real-world cases to understand atraumatic clasp and closure techniques and predictable implant release. Additionally, gain insights into real-world evidence for tricuspid TEER from the EuroTR trial...
The EVOQUE and PASCAL Precision systems in action: simulation- and case-based learning
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
This session explores the features of the PASCAL Precision and the EVOQUE tricuspid replacement systems through simulators and case presentations, while a panel of experts discuss the technology, witnessing live demonstrations of treating mitral and tricuspid regurgitation patients.
TAVI unleashed: optimisation of immediate and long-term outcomes
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Consult this session if you want to gain insights into the effects of paravalvular leak, conduction disturbances, stroke, and permanent pacemaker issues following transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The discussion also delves into the design of transcatheter heart valves and its implications for selecting the initial valve...
Key questions in mitral valve intervention - Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (Part 1) - what do I need to know to do the procedure safely?
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Analyze in depth the case of a 64-year-old female patient with ischaemic cardiomyopathy with LVEF 40 % and severe ventricular mitral regurgitation, who previously had NSTE-ACS treated with LAD and circumflex PCI, and who presented with recent worsening heart failure and persistent NYHA class II-III, and...
Valvular heart disease: novel transcatheter approaches
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore this thrilling session on transcatheter approaches for valvular heart disease, featuring the latest advancements, emerging techniques, and revolutionary research. Join your peer as they present novel strategies and devices aimed at improving valvular disease management.
PFO closure: safety, challenging anatomies and complications
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Disocover these cases to master PFO closure! Understand indications and patient selection, execute safe procedures, and navigate pitfalls with effective management strategies.
Tailoring tricuspid regurgitation patient treatment with the PASCAL Precision system
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch this session to discuss exciting cases of tricuspid regurgitation, learn about the proposed new integrated classification for tricuspid regurgitation and enjoy a live presentation of the PASCAL Precision Repair System using a beating heart simulator, among others!
EuroPCR 2021 - Innovations in peripheral and structural interventions
18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
In this session, discover how an effective calcium debridement procedure in stenotic aortic valves may restore the valve function, and why biometric indicators and engineering characteristics are so important for effective and safe delivery of endovascular care.
Cerebrovascular event after TAVI - predictors and prevention
21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to discover various studies and meta-analysis related to cerebrovascular event after TAVI, and learn more about how to predict and prevent it.
Assist devices for chronic heart failure
21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn more about assist devices for chronic heart failure, and discover compelling cases such as: atrial septostomy for the management of heart failure, closure of subaortic VSD in a patient with three biological prosthesis, and more!
