Francesco Saia
Latest contributions
TAVI: high coronary risk - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the challenges and solutions related to high coronary risk in TAVI procedures. Topics include advanced coronary protection strategies, innovative approaches to complex valve-in-valve interventions, the benefits of balloon-assisted techniques, management of right coronary cusp obstruction through UNICORN technology, and prevention of sinus sequestration...
The D-PACE scoring system Prediction of high-grade conduction disturbances after TAVI
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Michael Joner and Francesco Saia discuss the newly developed D-PACE Score, a tool designed to predict delayed AV block occurring more than 24 hours after TAVI—an unmet clinical need given that current risk models focus mainly on early events. The next steps aim to refine the...
Highlights in valvular heart disease research - The year in EuroIntervention
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session highlights the most impactful research in valvular heart disease published in EuroIntervention in 2025. It reviews pivotal studies such as the ASCoP registry on complex PCI in severe aortic stenosis, the LANDMARK trial comparing Myval THV to other valves, and the D-PACE scoring system...
Align for the future with next gen Myval transcatheter heart valve series
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Discover how the latest Myval transcatheter heart valve (THV) innovations are shaping TAVI outcomes. This PCR London Valves 2025 session highlights the clinical evidence behind the next-gen Myval THV series, best practices for implantation, and upcoming innovations set to improve patient care. Learn step-by-step techniques for deploying Myval...
Day case TAVI - The future standard of care for most TAVI patients
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Examining the UK experience, this session discusses the emerging standard of day case TAVI and its potential application across Europe. It evaluates patient-centered risks and benefits, operational requirements, and the evolving role of clinical valve coordinators to facilitate safe and efficient day case pathways for TAVI...
What did we learn from my TAVI complications?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Review critical lessons from TAVI complications, focusing on early identification and management of access site issues and acute coronary obstruction. Learn effective preventive actions and procedural strategies to minimize severe TAVI-related complications through detailed case discussions.
Future-proof your TAVI programme: increased need to enhance pathway efficiencies
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore evolving guidelines, demographic changes, and new data shaping lifetime TAVI management. Learn precision strategies to optimise patient outcomes before, during, and after TAVI, including post-procedural care and PCI with the Evolut FX+ valve. Discover practical approaches to boost hospital efficiency and embrace innovative technologies that...
A tale of two branches: lessons from complex bifurcation PCI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into complex bifurcation PCI with detailed case studies illustrating practical approaches to challenging scenarios, including managing stent loss in stented left main bifurcations. Gain valuable lessons from retrograde CTO-PCI and true bifurcation lesions to enhance your procedural strategies.
Resilience and continuity of cardiovascular care in times of crises: the RESIL-Card project
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Reflect on cardiovascular care resilience during crises with insights from the RESIL-Card project initiated by the PCR community. This session shares lessons from the pandemic, presents the development of a novel resilience assessment tool, and outlines future timelines to better prepare cardiac care systems for upcoming...
Featured cases - Transcatheter interventions in cardiogenic shock
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Witness the exceptional management of transcatheter interventions in cardiogenic shock, as showcased in this captivating session featuring selected PCR London Valves 2024 clinical cases. Explore innovative techniques, including flexible nitinol clip repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation, TAVI for acute heart failure, and the use of ECMO...
Featured cases - TAVI coronary complications
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into this session featuring selected PCR London Valves 2024 Clinical Cases submissions on TAVI coronary complications. Explore a case of post-TAVR acute pulmonary edema, an unusual inter-TAVI diastolic gradient, late coronary artery occlusion after TAVR-in-SAVR, acute coronary syndrome after TAVI due to subacute left main...
Leading innovation for patients with valvular heart disease
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover the newest advancements in transcatheter heart valves and their role in modern lifetime management of valvular heart disease. Review the latest clinical outcomes demonstrating improved patient care and explore how a diverse device portfolio addresses a wide range of valve anatomies.
"Rock" around the clock: differential use of the dedicated tools to deal with coronary calcific lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, with the collaboration of the Argentinian College of Interventional Cardioangiologists (CACI), Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE) and Interventional Department of the Chilean Society of Cardiology, provides insights on modern treatment algorithms for calcific coronary lesions. It covers best practices for different devices to...
Align for the future with case-based discussions on next generation balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve technology
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this EuroPCR 2024 session to delve into the cutting-edge innovations and techniques shaping transcatheter heart valve interventions. Witness firsthand the versatility of the Myval Octacor THV platform, navigating through challenging scenarios with ease, explore the significance of lifetime patient management in TAVI, unveiling the novel...
How does the female heart respond to severe aortic stenosis and aortic intervention?
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, gain insights into the gender-specific differences among patients with aortic stenosis (AS) and their implications for treatment strategies. Explore the significance of hemodynamics and durability from a patient's perspective, shedding light on the importance of personalized care. Engage in discussions about the optimal...
TAVI in TAVI - LIVE case
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 74-year-old male with a history of cancer, TAVI with Evolut R 34 in 2019, COPD, obesity, and RBBB presents with a symptomatic degenerated valve (regurgitation).
It was decided to implant a Sapien 3 Ultra 26, without pre-dilatation and post-dilatation, using a temporary pacing lead (due to...
TAVI outcomes - Part 2
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Explore the latest insights in TAVI outcomes with this session: delve into the pursuit of transatlantic harmonization in echocardiography core laboratory analysis and adjudication according to VARC3 guidelines, investigate the nuances of TAV deployment within an elliptical aortic root, uncover the clinical impact of multiple resheathing...
Facing the challenges of resource shortages - An outlook into the future of TAVI?
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Join this session to discover strategies for optimizing care quality and patient safety, especially in resource-constrained environments. Gain insights into variations in TAVI patient treatment across European countries, understanding the associated consequences. Engage in discussions exploring potential solutions to ensure long-term, high-quality patient care despite challenges...
TAVI pathway optimisation in Europe, insights and evidence
29 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
In this roundtable, Francesco Saia, Derk Frank and Douglas Muir discuss the need for TAVI pathway optimisation and Edwards' clinical project called Benchmark program, which comprises the best practices based on the evidence regarding pre- peri-and post-procedural TAVI phases.
This interview was filmed at PCR London Valves...
Mitral TEER - Part 2
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Discover compelling cases in TEER with this selection of cases: encounter the complexities of severe mitral regurgitation post-aortic root aneurysm repair, the urgency of percutaneous intervention in acute mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle rupture, the challenges of acutely decompensated heart failure following complicated surgical AVR,...
TAVI - New indications, techniques and devices - Part 1
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
TAVR, pushing the previous limits
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
This session is key for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in challenging anatomies. Gain valuable insights on effectively managing complications that may arise during TAVR procedures. Additionally, learn key strategies for selecting the most suitable TAVI...
Redo-TAVI and patient pathway optimisation - Lifetime management decisions today for challenges of the future!
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch this session if you want to learn more about the BENCHMARK Registry and its key findings, explore how patients can benefit from optimised TAVI programmes, get an idea of how challenging Redo-TAVI will be for everyday practice in the future, and to view a LIVE...
EuroPCR 2023 Hotlines/Late-Breaking Trials: TAVI, hypertension, stroke prevention
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Want to find out what's happened lately in the field of hypertension and stroke prevention with TAVI? Check out this session where speakers give their take on what's essential to remember from a selection of studies: Primary outcome of the AnchorMan LAAO device randomised controlled trial...
TAVI-in-TAVI - A road map for successful lifetime management
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Join a team of experts that guide you through the basics of TAVI-in-TAVI, the procedural planning and techniques of implantation, followed by case examples with different index prostheses.
TAVI challenges: session 4
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
This PCR LV 2022 session includes no less than 8 cases of TAVI complications, including TAVR in iatrogenic acute native pure aortic regurgitation, TAVI in a young patient after orthotopic liver retransplantation, or percutaneous treatment of a subaortic membrane using a self-expandable TAVR.
Improving the equity of access to percutaneous valve interventions: EAPCI initiatives for patients and health care professionals
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Consul this session if you want to understand current unmet needs in the field of transcatheter valve intervention, to appraise the impact of the Valve for Life initiative on adoption of TAVI across Europe, and to hear about the new EAPCI Core Curriculum for training in...
Primary mitral regurgitation: treatment options when the anatomy is complex
27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Take a look at these presentations to learn more about complex primary mitral regurgitation (and how to differentiate it from simple disease), to understand why it is complex and to know what the treatment options are.
TAVI patients’ Lifetime Management: the unspoken consequences of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
31 Oct 2022
Watch the replay of this webinar on TAVI with J. Rodés-Cabau, F. Saia and M. Ziacchi
Late-breaking science overview - What did we learn @EuroPCR 2022?
20 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Watch this video to gain insight into late-breaking studies and trials presented during EuroPCR 2022:
- Intravascular imaging vs. angiography-guided PCI in high bleeding risk patients
- Trancatheter Aortic Valve Repair for aortic insufficiency using the Cusper device
- Angiography-derived coronary microcirculatory assessment in INOCA patients
- Blood pressure and MACE reductions after renal...
