Joao Martins
Latest contributions
Use of advanced coronary techniques in bailout of aortic valvuloplasty balloon entrapment
25 Mar 2025
Balloon entrapment in valvuloplasty can be life-threatening, especially after balloon rupture. Learn about a new technique involving balloon internalisation and safety snares for successful retrieval and sheath upsizing.

Leading innovation for patients with valvular heart disease
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover the newest advancements in transcatheter heart valves and their role in modern lifetime management of valvular heart disease. Review the latest clinical outcomes demonstrating improved patient care and explore how a diverse device portfolio addresses a wide range of valve anatomies.

Percutaneous tricuspid treatment in challenging anatomies
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session on percutaneous tricuspid treatment to explore key cases, including managing tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation in a patient with a giant right atrium, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair post-Mustard procedure, and tricuspid replacement in a challenging extreme anatomy case. You'll also learn about cross-caval treatment for torrential...

Percutaneous valvular interventions and cardiogenic shock
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected clinical case submissions focused on percutaneous valvular interventions in the context of cardiogenic shock. Learn about complex cases, including severe aortic stenosis with cardiogenic shock, transcatheter treatment of acute heart failure due to surgical prosthetic valve, and acute management of post-AMI papillary...
