Luigi Pastormerlo

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Ospedale del Cuore 'Gaetano Pasquinucci' - Massa, Italy

Latest contributions

Imaging to the rescue in LAA closure

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session highlights the pivotal role of advanced imaging modalities in left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Topics include novel risk assessment workflows for air embolism, evaluation protocols using cardiac CT and 3D TEE, reproducibility of anatomical classifications, and long-term follow-up outcomes with various imaging techniques.

Transcatheter solutions for failed mitral TEER

18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents innovative transcatheter solutions for managing failed mitral TEER procedures. It highlights advanced closure strategies for inter-clip mitral regurgitation, percutaneous approaches for recurrent mitral regurgitation, novel chordae tendineae replacement techniques, and potential bailout strategies including atrial flow regulation implantation for recurrent heart failure.