Federico De Marco
Latest contributions
Innovation in action: achieving optimal outcomes in mitral regurgitation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A growing mitral valve portfolio is reshaping how mitral regurgitation is treated, offering tailored solutions across a broader range of patient anatomies and clinical scenarios.
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on innovations in transcatheter mitral therapies, highlighting how mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with the PASCAL Precision...
Large-bore venous access and vessel closure: all you need to know
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a comprehensive guide to large-bore venous access and vessel closure techniques, emphasizing best practices and the advantages of ultrasound-guided suture mediated vessel closure compared to traditional figure-of-eight suture methods. It also addresses strategies to avoid and manage potential complications encountered during these procedures.
Managing difficult TAVI scenarios
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on complex TAVI cases, this session reviews guideline recommendations for TAVI in younger patients, strategies for managing concomitant coronary artery disease, and considerations for treating asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Real-world cases illustrate clinical decision-making and outcomes.
Disrupting the aorta and valves: the next transcatheter wave
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the next wave of transcatheter interventions disrupting the aorta and valves. This session covers pioneering minimally invasive ascending aortic repair, novel polymeric aortic valve implants, and innovative devices for tricuspid repair and leaflet replacement.
PCR Submissions – Discover our inspiring awardees!
18 Feb 2026
View a list of worldwide submitters who have received awards at PCR Courses. Consult their winning presentations and get inspired for the preparation of your own submission. Will YOUR name be added to the list soon?
Severe mitral regurgitation in a patient at high risk for surgery with a suboptimal anatomy for M-TEER: what other options can we find?
04 Feb 2026
A 78-year-old male presents with recurrent hospitalisations for HFpEF and severe degenerative MR. Multimodality imaging reveals fibro-calcific leaflet disease, restricted motion, and a short posterior leaflet, making him a suboptimal candidate for M-TEER and prompting consideration of transcatheter mitral valve replacement. How would you treat?
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Repair and replace: latest insights in transcatheter treatment of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Join Michael Mullen, Federico De Marco, and Philipp Lurz as they discuss the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation at EuroPCR 2025. In this roundtable session, they delve into both repair and replacement techniques, offering insights into new systems and their impact...
From innovation to integration: the evolution of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in structural heart interventions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn how 4D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is reshaping structural heart procedures. This EuroPCR 2025 session takes you through the latest in imaging technology—highlighting the benefits of 4D ICE and AI integration in improving the safety, precision, and efficiency of mitral and tricuspid interventions. From valve repair...
Enhancing clipping solutions for durable long-term patient outcomes
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session delves into the evolving strategies for mitral and tricuspid TEER, backed by fresh data and real-world insights. Review the latest evidence from the TRILUMINATE Pivotal and bRIGHT studies, and see how TR phenotypes can guide patient selection for more durable outcomes. Discover...
Key principles of successful large bore vascular access and closure: TAVI and beyond
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session explores suture-mediated vascular closure techniques, particularly for TAVI and large-bore venous access.
Through real-world clinical case, speakers highlight the value of ultrasound and CT imaging for precise puncture planning and complication avoidance.
Detailed steps for arterial closure with ProGlide device are provided, with technical...
Mitral hotline: new devices
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Stay updated on emerging devices in mitral valve repair and replacement with this session covering novel technologies including transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), posterior leaflet restoration, transfemoral mitral annuloplasty, and a first-in-human transseptal TMVR system. Clinical trial data and early feasibility experiences provide valuable insights into advancing...
Mitral and tricuspid hotline: long-term outcomes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Review long-term outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for mitral and tricuspid valve disease in this session. Highlights include pivotal trial results, mortality risk prediction tools, management of procedural failures, and real-world data, providing comprehensive insights into patient prognosis and therapeutic impact.
Defining together the ideal TAVI platform of the future
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
How to successfully plan and access a TAVI procedure using ultrasound guidance? How to close a TAVI procedure using suture-based vessel closure devices? How to manage vascular complications during and after TAVI procedures? Join the speakers in this brainstorming session and imagine what tomorrow's ideal TAVI...
The new PASCAL Precision system unleashes the full potential of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Join this panel of experienced physicians to learn more about the novel PASCAL Precision system and to discuss implant selection and clinical data. Finally, participate in a recorded case demonstrating the use of the PASCAL Precision system for the treatment of mitral regurgitation.
Innovation fireworks
20 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Find out more about novel innovative techniques and devices including: Leaflex, a possible alternative to balloon valvuloplasty, Valvosoft, a non-invasive ultrasound therapy or even home blood potassium monitoring!
PCR Innovators Day - Competition for the Jon DeHaan Award
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Best-graded contributions for the Innovators Day were considered for this competition. Among them, find out more about transcatheter calcium modifying treatment of the stenotic aortic valve, capture technology for treating mitral regurgitation, or transcatheter microwave renal denervation guided by aorticorenal ganglion pacing.
