João Brito

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Hospital Santa Cruz (Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, EPE) - Carnaxide, Portugal

Latest contributions

TAVI in challenging cases: pushing the limits

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Navigate challenging TAVI cases with this focused session emphasizing valve-in-valve procedures in complex anatomical scenarios. Learn strategies for managing TAVI in patients with multivessel disease and impaired ventricular function, and optimize procedural planning using advanced imaging, access methods, and device selection through detailed case presentations and...

TAVI in challenging cases: pushing the limits

TAVI for aortic regurgitation: on-label and off-label use

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session reviews on-label and off-label applications of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for treating aortic regurgitation. Examine complex cases including TAVI in patients with aortic dissection, cardiogenic shock, and valve-in-valve interventions, highlighting innovative procedural approaches and bailout strategies.

TAVI for aortic regurgitation: on-label and off-label use

Challenges in acute coronary syndrome treatment

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session delves into the challenges and emerging insights in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It features presentations and discussions on topics such as sex-based differences in treatment and outcomes in STEMI, the use of ticagrelor de-escalation strategy in CKD patients, the outcomes of...

Challenges in acute coronary syndrome treatment

Left main bifurcation techniques - Part 1

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions showcasing various techniques for managing complex left main bifurcation lesions. It includes presentations and discussions on the use of a home-made dual lumen microcatheter, angulated catheters for side branches, a novel "crushing" approach for narrow-angle bifurcations, challenging...

Left main bifurcation techniques - Part 1

PCI: complex procedures

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session explores a series of complex PCI cases, including the management of left main stent restenosis after the chimney technique, aortic root dissection during right coronary artery PCI, treatment of very old saphenous graft disease, complex in-stent restenosis, and the management of persistent coronary fistula....

PCI: complex procedures

How to deal with complications during primary PCI

19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch these videos to learn more about the management of complications during primary PCI, such as coronary perforations, multiple acute-re-occlusions, stent dislodgment, acute thrombosis, and more!

How to deal with complications during primary PCI