Francesca Di Lenarda

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Universitätsklinikum Graz -

Latest contributions

Imaging evaluation in structural heart interventions

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session offers a comprehensive evaluation of imaging techniques applied in structural heart interventions. It covers innovative studies including the impact of Dapagliflozin on multivalvular disease post-TAVI, advanced fusion methods combining CT and echocardiography to assess aortic stenosis severity, and the clinical relevance of the fibrocalcific...

Imaging and physiology integration to guided PCI

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Discover the integration of imaging and physiological assessment in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This session highlights the use of multimodality diagnostics, including invasive and non-invasive techniques, to improve planning, strategy, and management of complex coronary lesions.

Complex transfemoral TAVI: how to manage the root to success

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Addressing the challenges of complex transfemoral TAVI, this session provides expert guidance on managing difficult vascular access routes to ensure procedural success. Topics include advanced techniques for straightening pathways, managing hostile access, and innovative strategies for contrast-zero TAVI in challenging anatomies.

TAVI procedural complications - Part 2: devices issues, access-related complications and more

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Delve into procedural challenges encountered during TAVI, focusing on device-related issues, access complications, and bailout strategies. This session reviews real-world cases such as balloon retention, valve expansion failure, TAV-in-TAV interventions, and transcaval access lessons, providing critical insights to manage and mitigate procedural complications effectively.