João Silva Marques
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How to avoid using a new balloon for trapping?
10 Jul 2025
Trapping wires during complex PCI is essential but dedicated trapping balloons aren’t always on hand — and costs add up fast. This My Toolkit tip shows you how to safely reuse a standard PTCA balloon by stiffening its shaft with the original stylet, making valve crossing...
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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...
Featured cases - Mitral valve-in-valve (Part 2)
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore a diverse array of challenging mitral valve-in-valve cases in this session. Discover innovative techniques and strategies, including bailout for uncrossable atrial septum, balloon-assisted translocation of the anterior mitral leaflet, and managing mitral annular calcification. Gain insights into preventing complications like outflow tract obstruction and optimizing...
