Jean Marco

In this final episode, Chiara De Biase and Jean Marco trace the journey of transluminal angioplasty from Charles Dotter in the US to Andreas Grüntzig in Europe. Grüntzig's vision was to apply balloon angioplasty to treat coronary artery stenosis, for which he defined clear goals and working axes....

Dive into six decades of innovation in transluminal angioplasty! Hosted by Jean Marco and Chiara De Biase, each episode features in-depth conversations with these visionary figures, offering historical perspectives and inspiring messages to shape the future of clinical practice. ...

In this episode, Chiara De Biase and Jean Marco discuss how Eberhard Zeitler, inspired by Dotter's work, introduced the method in Germany. Grüntzig, known for his solid medical background and empathetic demeanor, received crucial support from colleagues. His determination, teamwork, and commitment led to the development of a flexible...

In this interview, Chiara De Biase and Jean Marco embark on a journey through the history of interventional medicine, focusing on Charles Dotter, the pioneer of transluminal angioplasty, and Andreas Grüntzig.

In this second episode, they highlight three key reasons for Charles Dotter's failure to spread his method widely in the...

In this interview, Chiara De Biase and Jean Marco embark on a journey through the history of interventional medicine, focusing on Charles Dotter, the pioneer of transluminal angioplasty, and Andreas Grüntzig.

In this first episode, they discuss Dotter's groundbreaking contributions, including the first interventional transluminal angioplasty in 1964, which revolutionized...

on 16 September 1977, Andreas Gruntzig made history and changed the face of cardiology forever. Jean Marco and Chiara De Biase embark on a journey through the history of interventional cardiology...

Over the last 30 years, primary PCI (pPCI) has evolved from an experimental ‘rescue’ intervention to an essential routine procedure – performed daily in cathlabs around the world – which is responsible for saving millions of lives. However, its path to success was far from smooth.

In this case-based discussion, learn with experts how to avoid major complications during PCI such as distal vessel perforation and mid vessel rupture, and through algorithms, how to manage them in case they occur.

What a pleasure to be able to read and re-read one of your own articles once it has been published! Follow this session to get tips and tricks on how to get published and produce quality writing, and to learn how to use all media, including...

After two years without being able to meet, the joy of opening this 2022 session of the AICT-AsiaPCR Congress is palpable in this video broadcasting the opening ceremony. After a quick retrospective of the previous editions, the presenters unveil the objectives of this 2022 version and...

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability of the FAME 3 trial presented at TCT 2021.

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability of the EBC MAIN trial presented at EuroPCR 2021.

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability

A systematic review and meta-analysis of contemporary randomized controlled trials published in the JAHA, interpreted using a standardized two-step approach: PICOT and SWOT

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability

View a number of questions of interest to the interventional cardiovascular community, as well as the real-world applicability of COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability

Examination of the study methodology and results according to the PICOT principle, SWOT analysis and real-world applicability

Because of the current COVID-19 environment with an exponential development of ‘digital format of postgraduate learning events’, often on the same topics, it seems essential to remember the foundation of effective post graduate learning in the field of medicine, and how we...

Travel back in time, all the way to 1977 and the birth of Interventional Caridology. Then read about how PCR first began and how it has changed, moved and developed over the last 30 years...

Paris, France, 24 May 2019. A total of 11,206 participants from over 120 different countries were present at the 30th edition of EuroPCR. An additional 4,700 online learners connected to watch a selection of sessions that were made available both live and on replay via PCR...

Each year the Andreas Grüntzig ETHICA Award recognises outstanding colleagues who have contributed in an exceptional way to our Mission, which is to serve the needs of each individual patient by helping the cardiovascular community to share knowledge, experience and practice. Professor Jean Marco, as a...

Let’s reflect together on education with Professor Marco, by watching a film aimed at challenging some assumptions on medical postgraduate learning and exploring alternative options to create the desire for change.

Find out more about the book “The History of Coronary Angioplasty”, and how its author (interventional cardiologist Philippe Gaspard) came to be a first-hand witness to the early years of angioplasty

Andreas Grüntzig’s coronary angioplasty would not be possible without the pioneering effort and support. Discover the list of these pioneers.

Discover the list of all the Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Awardees.

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!

PCR is an organisation dedicated to education and information in the field of cardiovascular therapies, most notably for cardiovascular intervention and interventional medicine. Consult who the PCR Board members are ...