François Bourlon
- Cardiologist responsible for hemodynamic at the cardiothoracic center in Monaco.
- Helped develop interventional cardiac catheterization for children and adults (angioplasty in stenting coronary arteries)
- Developed the functional study for coronary artery FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve)
- Plays an inspiring role in the SHARE (Sustain Health Development in Africa) organization for development in Africa.
Latest contributions
What is new in radial access in 2025
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest developments in radial access for PCI as of 2025. Topics include distal versus conventional transradial access, techniques to reduce forearm complications, sheathless approaches, dual artery compression methods, and feasibility in high bleeding risk patients.
LAA Closure - LIVE Case
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn more about how to efficiently manage LAA closure for stroke prevention, thanks to a compelling LIVE demonstration from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France, during EuroPCR 2019. Discover the case of a 81 years-old female with intracranial hemmorrhage and multiple cerebral cavernomatosis; watch the treatment...
Complex anatomy and complications during LAA closure
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on to learn more about how to manage complex anatomy and complications during LAA closure, and discover compelling cases such as the retrieval of LAA-occluder from left ventricular outflow tract, the double device LAA closure, and more!
Valve-in-valve intervention in small surgical bioprostheses
21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on valve-in-valve interventions in small surgical bioprostheses to discover challenging cases: controlled fracture of a Mitroflow aortic bioprosthesis during ACURATE neo valve-in-valve procedure, combined valve-in-valve implantation and double-chimney technique PCI, and more!
Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Awardees
19 Jul 2017
Discover the list of all the Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Awardees.
SHARE (Sustain Health Development in Africa)
30 Mar 2017
SHARE is turning its attention to Mali in West Africa with a view to duplicating the Mauritanian experience. Find our more about how this NGO helps to save lives!
