Felix Mahfoud
Latest contributions
Renal denervation in China: momentum, insights, and evolution
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session highlights the rapidly evolving clinical experience of renal denervation (RDN) in China following regulatory approval, with a focus on real-world practice and programme development.
It reviews how structured, patient-centred hypertension pathways are being integrated with RDN, alongside practical strategies for managing complex renal...
Pulmonary embolism intervention: a turning point in defining success
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the evolving objectives of pulmonary embolism treatment, highlighting the shift from simple patient stabilisation to a more comprehensive approach to recovery. It introduces the novel Transforming Fixation (TFX) technology and its role in improving catheter stability and access to the pulmonary vasculature. Drawing...
All you need to know about interventional therapies for pulmonary embolism
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on interventional therapies for pulmonary embolism, this session guides on establishing and sustaining Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT), refining patient selection for intervention, choosing appropriate technologies, and identifying intraprocedural markers indicating successful treatment outcomes.
Large-bore thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism practice: when intervention matters
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Management of pulmonary embolism is increasingly shifting toward interventional strategies, where timing, patient selection and procedural expertise play a central role in improving outcomes.
Large-bore thrombectomy is examined as a key option within contemporary PE treatment, focusing on when intervention is most appropriate and how to optimise...
Renal denervation 360°: are you ready for the future?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Where does renal denervation (RDN) stand today, and where is it heading next?
This EuroPCR 2026 session provides a comprehensive update on RDN, covering its safe and effective use in line with the latest European recommendations. Faculty members share practical guidance on patient selection, programme implementation, and...
IBERIS: the first radial renal denervation (RDN) system for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session introduces the IBERIS system, the first radial-access platform for renal denervation in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. It covers patient selection, procedural planning, and key technical considerations for both transfemoral and transradial approaches. A LIVE case demonstration highlights essential procedural steps while addressing the clinical...
Complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore advances in complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions, including the transformation of interventional labs into intelligent learning ecosystems, innovative approaches to peripheral and coronary CTOs, and novel therapies such as extravascular renal denervation and fixation catheters for acute pulmonary embolism.
Interventions for hypertension: latest developments
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the latest developments in interventional treatments for hypertension, focusing on renal denervation (RDN) technologies and clinical outcomes. It includes comparative procedural data from global registries and studies, novel computational assessments, and applications in specific patient populations such as those with polycystic kidney disease...
Align for the future with structural heart innovations - LIVE case and major trial updates
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Stay abreast of structural heart innovations with expert discussions on best-in-class transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) practices, including imaging, sizing, and procedural strategies. This session with LIVE case introduces the novel Myval Octapro+ transcatheter heart valve (THV), its design philosophy, and potential clinical benefits, along with...
Interventional therapy for hypertension
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses interventional therapies for hypertension, emphasizing patient selection for renal denervation and integration of this technique within comprehensive hypertension management. It also reviews available renal denervation technologies, optimal procedural approaches, and considerations for interventional treatment of renal artery stenosis.
Hypertension interventions in specific scenarios
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore interventions for hypertension in specific patient populations, including renal artery stenosis treatment and the role of renal denervation. Discuss multidisciplinary approaches and evidence supporting renal denervation in advanced kidney disease, heart failure, and young patients.
New frontier in renal denervation: data, devices and developments
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Advance your understanding of renal denervation with the latest data, innovative devices, and emerging developments. This session reviews the 12-month results of the REDUCED 1 trial evaluating the TIVUS system, explores safety and efficacy of novel renal stimulation techniques, and presents outcomes from registries including patients...
Updates on percutaneous treatment of pulmonary embolism
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Stay abreast of the latest advances in percutaneous treatment of pulmonary embolism. This session covers clinical outcomes with novel vacuum thrombectomy devices, mechanical thrombectomy registries, catheter-directed therapies in intermediate-high risk PE, and profiles of subacute PE interventions to inform optimal treatment strategies.
The role of large-bore thrombectomy in my approach to pulmonary embolism management
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides an in-depth overview of the use of large-bore thrombectomy in the management of pulmonary embolism. It highlights key clinical considerations for intervention, including the potential to reduce fatal events, prevent long-term complications, and optimize cost-effectiveness in eligible patients. A real-life case involving a 65-year-old patient...
Symplicity Spyral renal denervation: more insights from clinical practice
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Renal denervation is gaining momentum in the management of hypertension. This EuroPCR 2025 session brings together long-term clinical experience and practical guidance on using the Symplicity Spyral™ system. Learn how to apply the latest European guidelines in daily practice, pick up valuable procedural tips from over...
How are we going to treat these sick patients presenting with pulmonary embolism?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the urgent clinical question of how to treat patients presenting with pulmonary embolism across varying risk profiles. This session covers risk stratification and discusses interventional treatment options through detailed case analyses of intermediate and high-risk patients, providing practical guidance for individualized management.
Novelties and future developments of sympathetic denervation to control blood pressure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover the latest novelties and future directions in sympathetic denervation for blood pressure control. This session presents preclinical safety data, lesion characteristics, anatomic guidance innovations, multi-organ denervation pilot studies, and breakthrough technologies like the Electroducer sleeve to enhance renal denervation interventions.
More on long-term responsiveness and effectiveness of renal denervation
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents comprehensive data on the long-term responsiveness and effectiveness of renal denervation. Topics include outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, arterial stiffness correlations, safety profiles over nine years, and economic evaluations across European healthcare systems.
Align for the future with the Myval Octapro transcatheter heart valve series
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session offers a practical and evidence-based update on the Myval Octapro THV. Learn step-by-step techniques for valve-in-valve TAVI using the OctaAlign approach, and understand how intermediate sizes and precise deployment contribute to optimised hemodynamics and long-term durability.
Clinical insights are backed by key data...
