Ignacio Cruz-Gonzalez
Latest contributions
Secondary mitral regurgitation: not all patients are the same
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Examining secondary mitral regurgitation, this session differentiates patient phenotypes and discusses the application of updated guideline recommendations. It offers practical guidance on selecting the appropriate device tailored to individual patient characteristics, supported by detailed case studies.
TAVI: head-to-head trials
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents head-to-head comparisons of TAVI devices from recent randomized trials and registries. Highlights include three-year outcomes from the SMART trial, two-year data from the LANDMARK trial on contemporary valves, comparisons of intra- and supra-annular self-expanding valves, evaluations in large annuli, the ALLEGRA trial focusing...
Mitral abstracts session
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine critical mitral valve research through a series of abstracts focusing on mitral TEER outcomes. Topics include the impact of mitral valve complexity, prognostic significance of right atrial pressure, comparative analysis of degenerative versus functional mitral regurgitation, and validation of risk scores, providing valuable insights for...
Combined LAA closure and transcatheter mitral valve repair - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 82-year-old male patient with a history of PM (pacemaker) implantation in 2024, and ischaemic cardiomyopathy presented with symptomatic heart failure due to severe secondary mitral regurgitation and impaired LV function (EF 40 %). He also presented with recurrent gastro-intestinal bleeding while on DOAC for atrial...
