Luis Nombela-Franco
Latest contributions
TAV-in-SAV TAVI procedure - LIVE case
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 70‑year‑old man with COPD and a history of severe aortic stenosis treated with SAVR (27 mm Perimount Magna) in 2012, followed by endocarditis in 2013, presented with symptomatic degeneration of the surgical valve, predominantly as severe aortic regurgitation. Left ventricular function was preserved (LVEF 50%)...
Management of challenging TAVI device delivery
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore innovative solutions for managing challenging TAVI device delivery. This session presents cases involving kinked and stuck Navitor valves, the use of snare devices for retrieval, balloon-expandable TAVI in severe bicuspid aortic stenosis, and alternative access routes such as transaortic access after failed transfemoral valve-in-valve procedures.
Myval Octapro THV - Optimise patient outcomes with novel design, data and daily clinical practice
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents the latest updates on the novel Myval Octapro transcatheter heart valve (THV), based on one year of real-world clinical experience. Experts share practical tips and clinical cases that highlight how this innovative device can improve TAVI patient outcomes. The session also addresses imaging and...
Complex PCI for stent failure: LIVE Educational Case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos - Madrid, Spain
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This live educational case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, offers an in-depth look at complex PCI for stent failure. Learn how intracoronary imaging identifies failure mechanisms, guides treatment of recurrent restenosis, and explores drug-coated balloon options to optimize patient outcomes.
