Ignacio J Amat-Santos
Latest contributions
Drug-eluting balloon in calcified lesions and complex lesions
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session explores the application of drug-eluting balloons (DCB) in managing calcified and complex coronary lesions. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate lesions for a DCB-only strategy, the critical role of vessel preparation prior to drug delivery, and the long-term physiological assessment following treatment, supported by...
It is a calcified left main: do it well, do it safely
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in calcified left main coronary artery disease. It covers comprehensive planning including mechanical circulatory support, intravascular imaging, and bifurcation strategies. Attendees will also learn to anticipate and manage potential complications and apply various tools to ensure...
Redo TAVI
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
This session focuses on the challenges and strategies of redo TAVI, from careful planning to valve selection and tailored procedural approaches. Learn how to manage different valve platforms, optimise outcomes in valve-in-valve scenarios, and prevent complications such as coronary obstruction through real case discussions.
How to optimise outcome in valve-in-valve and valve-in-mitral annular calcification patients
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
This session explores how to optimise outcomes in valve-in-valve and valve-in-mitral annular calcification procedures. Clinical evidence is combined with real case demonstrations, highlighting step-by-step approaches, practical strategies, and techniques to reduce risks such as left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in high-risk patients.
The role of mitral TEER in advanced heart failure
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
This session delves into the role of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) in advanced heart failure patients. Understand the indications for mitral TEER in severe left ventricular dysfunction, prognostic challenges in heart failure with severe mitral regurgitation, and review therapeutic alternatives including the pathway from TEER...
Innovation session: new techniques and devices in Latin America
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Join this innovation-focused session highlighting new structural heart devices and techniques emerging from Latin America. Review real-world cases including mechanical valve re-intervention, TMVR, novel mitral TEER devices, and first clinical experiences with a new self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve in small annuli. Gain valuable procedural and clinical...
Redefining and optimising LAA closure - LIVE Case
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Boston Scientific
A 78-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and obesity (BMI 34.3), normal left ventricular function, CHADS-VASCs 5 and HAS-BLED 4, presented with severe gastrointestinal bleeding.
She underwent implantation of a Watchman FLX™ pro under local anesthesia via two right femoral...
All you need to know about transcatheter tricuspid therapies
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Delve into the evolving field of transcatheter tricuspid therapies with this comprehensive session. Understand tricuspid valve anatomy and imaging modalities, discuss optimal timing for intervention in tricuspid regurgitation, and review current and emerging transcatheter treatment options. Case presentations illustrate practical applications and outcomes to support clinical...
