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Real world practice inspiring new evidence generation in structural heart
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This LIVE case session showcases real-world clinical practice driving new evidence in structural heart interventions, with a focus on TAVI. It features expert insights into pre-procedural imaging and sizing, treatment strategies, procedural techniques, and post-procedural management. The session also introduces the novel Myval Octapro+ transcatheter heart...
Advancing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in complex lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Learn how advanced imaging, careful anatomical assessment and tailored procedural strategies are helping expand the possibilities of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) in complex lesions.
Focusing on atrial secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR) and commissural mitral regurgitation, this EuroPCR 2026 session reviews evidence, showing that M-TEER can be...
Expanding the horizon - Trials addressing unchartered territories in coronary and structural heart
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
New clinical evidence is pushing coronary and structural heart therapy into areas that were previously uncertain or inconsistently defined, with multiple landmark trials now shaping future practice.
Among the studies discussed in this EuroPCR 2026 session, are SORT OUT XII, START YOUNG, BISCUSPID, LANDMARK 2 and RESTORE...
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - LIVE case
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 65‑year‑old woman with obesity (BMI 38.7), prior cardiac surgery (CABG to OM and LAD in 2012), and chronic kidney disease presented with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation (Carpentier type III: type IIIa due to calcification and type IIIb post‑MI) with moderately reduced LVEF (45%).
A transcatheter mitral...
How to obtain a surgical-liked result in a patient with primary mitral regurgitation?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into achieving surgical-like outcomes in patients with primary mitral regurgitation undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). It covers anatomical criteria for optimal patient selection, essential procedural steps including device choice and imaging guidance, and key factors contributing to durable success and patient improvement.
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.
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement - LIVE Case
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Live case: An 86-year-old male, with a history of PPM, permanent AF, CKD stage 3, and moderately impaired LV function (50–55%), presented with symptomatic torrential mixed TR (tricuspid annular dilatation and pacing lead on the septal leaflet). An Evoque valve was implanted under fluoroscopy and TEE...
PCR London Valves 2025 Closing Ceremony
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
The PCR London Valves 2025 Closing Ceremony provides a reflective and conclusive overview of the event, highlighting key advancements and collaborative efforts in the field of structural heart interventions. This session encapsulates the progress made during the congress and sets the stage for future innovations and...
From innovation to intervention: optimising procedural techniques in tricuspid TEER
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Explore advanced strategies for tricuspid TEER in this PCR London Valves 2025 session.
Through real-world cases and interactive simulation, learn how to optimise outcomes in complex tricuspid anatomy, manage challenges posed by pacemaker leads, and enhance procedural efficiency using the TriClip G5 device.
Gain practical insights on clipping...
Meet with Myval THV series with real-world case-based learning
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Discover the latest insights from the Myval THV series in this session from PCR London Valves 2025. Through real-world, case-based learning, the session explores lifetime management strategies for TAVI patients, the clinical relevance of intermediate and extra-large valve sizing, and the impact of foreshortening on accurate...
Special Recognition Award Ceremony
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
The Special Recognition Award Ceremony honors outstanding achievements and contributions within the field of cardiology. This distinguished event celebrates excellence, innovation, and dedication, acknowledging individuals and teams who have significantly advanced interventional cardiology and patient care.
How are the new ESC/EACTS valvular guidelines going to impact my tricuspid programme?
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
While the PCR London Valves 2025 Course is underway, Francesco Maisano and Fabien Praz discuss how the latest ESC/EACTS valvular guidelines affect clinical practice. What’s changing in surgery? How do repair and replacement strategies differ under the new recommendations, and what’s the impact on transcatheter interventions?...
How are the new ESC/EACTS valvular guidelines going to impact my mitral programme?
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Francesco Maisano interviews Michael Borger, co-chair of the 2025 ESC/EACS valvular heart disease guidelines, on their practical impact. The updated guidelines emphasize earlier intervention in primary mitral regurgitation, especially for asymptomatic patients with risk factors, while surgery remains preferred for low-risk patients. Michael Borger stresses the...
Tricuspid valve: PCR London Valves 2025 highlights
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
At PCR London Valves 2025, Course Directors Francesco Maisano and Nicolo Piazza highlight with Chris Allen the rapid evolution of tricuspid interventions. They emphasise advances in imaging and simulation, with dedicated labs offering practical multimodality training and hands-on experience. LIVE cases showcased both repair and replacement...
PCR London Valves 2025 Welcome Ceremony
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
The PCR London Valves 2025 Welcome Ceremony marks the commencement of the conference, setting the stage for an immersive exploration of the latest advances and innovations in valvular heart disease management with a focus on transcatheter interventions.
Emergency transcatheter valve interventions: alternative therapy or bridge to surgery?
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session offers a compelling case-based exploration of emergency transcatheter valve interventions, demonstrating their potential as life-saving alternatives or bridges to surgery in high-risk patients. Through detailed clinical scenarios including cardiogenic shock, acute papillary muscle rupture, and severe aortic regurgitation from infective endocarditis, participants gain practical...
Late-breaking evidence in structural and coronary interventions - Part 2
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents the latest data from pivotal late-breaking trials in interventional cardiology. Highlights include one-year results from the ADALA trial, first-in-man use of the Vivasure PerQseal Elite for large hole arterial closure, two-year outcomes of the DragonFly system in China, six-month European outcomes, and insights...
How will the new valvular guidelines impact my tricuspid programme?
16 Oct 2025
Watch this replay with F. Maisano, J. Dreyfus, J. Hausleiter and M. Sitges to get familiar with new recommendations regarding the treatment of the tricuspid valve and so much more!
Management of residual and recurrent mitral regurgitation after TEER
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Delve into the complexities of managing residual and recurrent mitral regurgitation following Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER). This session discusses challenges such as late mitral regurgitation, strategies for handling single leaflet detachment, and anatomical considerations that may preclude TEER feasibility.
Mastering tricuspid TEER - LIVE Case
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
A 77-year-old male with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease presented with symptomatic severe atrial tricuspid regurgitation.He underwent implantation of two TriClip XTW devices (antero-septal and postero-septal) under general anesthesia, guided by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
LIVE Educational Case from Bordeaux University Hospital - Bordeaux, France
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Orthotopic mitral devices coming soon
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
This session provides a forward-looking perspective on emerging orthotopic mitral valve devices for repair and replacement. Discussions focus on new device technologies soon to be available, patient selection criteria, and the specific developmental challenges encountered. Case presentations, including the TVMR Intrepid system, illustrate clinical applications and...
Precision in mitral TEER
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Join this live educational session from Bordeaux University Hospital to gain expert insights into mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). Explore optimal timing and clinical decision-making for mitral regurgitation treatment, and discover how the PASCAL Precision system enhances procedural precision across diverse mitral anatomies. Witness real-time strategies,...
Learn the latest from the PCR Tricuspid Focus Group!
Launch the video to hear Marianna Adamo and Marta Sitges share how they and Julien Dreyfus strengthened the Leadership team at the end of last year, bringing welcome support to founders Francesco Maisano and Fabien Praz.
They explain their individual roles among the PCR Tricuspid Focus Group;...
Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN): promoting equality and radiation-free intervention
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover innovative non-fluoroscopic interventional techniques with the Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN) session. Learn how to perform radiation-free interventions using advanced technologies, assess their clinical equivalence to standard methods, and explore how these procedures may promote gender equality in interventional cardiology careers.
Jon DeHaan Foundation Award & Michele Pighi Young Investigator Award
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Celebrate innovation and research excellence in interventional cardiology with the Jon DeHaan Foundation Award and Michele Pighi Young Investigator Award session. This session highlights groundbreaking work and emerging talent shaping the future of cardiovascular interventions.
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...
Tailoring transcatheter mitral therapies: a new era
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session focuses on the evolving landscape of transcatheter mitral valve therapies. Learn about strategic programme development, patient phenotyping to guide device selection and repair versus replacement decisions, and the latest innovations and approvals in transcatheter mitral valve replacement.
Navigating complexities in multivalvular heart disease: risk stratification, intervention timing, and advanced imaging
01 Feb 2025 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2025
This session explores the challenges of managing mixed and multiple valvular heart diseases, focusing on risk stratification, treatment decisions, and transcatheter intervention timing. Experts discuss assessing and treating aortic and mitral paravalvular leaks, as well as managing mitral annular calcification, using case studies to guide optimal...
Optimizing diagnosis and treatment in multivalvular heart disease
01 Feb 2025 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2025
This session explores the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for mixed and multiple valvular heart diseases. Through case scenarios, including aortic stenosis, regurgitation, and combined atrioventricular valve regurgitation, learn how to use imaging modalities to assess severity and determine optimal treatment timing.
Advancing transcatheter solutions for tricuspid valve disease
01 Feb 2025 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2025
This session delves into the latest advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions, covering procedural considerations, patient selection, and imaging techniques. Explore case studies, strategies for tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, and key criteria for valve replacement. Learn about managing failed T-TEER cases and the role of transcatheter...
