Marta Sitges
Latest contributions
PCR Tricuspid Focus Group - Referral Meeting en Barcelona
23 Jun 2025
Join your peers for this meeting on 10 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain!
Learn the latest from the PCR Tricuspid Focus Group!
Launch the video to hear Marianna Adamo and Marta Sitges share how they and Julien Dreyfus strengthened the Leadership team at the end of last year, bringing welcome support to founders Francesco Maisano and Fabien Praz.
They explain their individual roles among the PCR Tricuspid Focus Group;...
Tricuspid regurgitation and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
11 Jun 2025
Watch the replay of this webinar with M. Adamo, M. Metra, K-P. Kresoja, P. Lurz, P. Ponikowski and M. Sitges and learn about mechanisms and risk factors for HFpEF and TR, and so much more!
Assessment and management of patients with multivalvular disease involving the tricuspid valve
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expertise on managing multivalvular disease involving the tricuspid valve by understanding diagnostic challenges, intervention indications, and associated pathophysiological factors. This session includes complex case studies focusing on combined valvular lesions and guideline limitations.
The impact of paravalvular leak, permanent pacemaker implantation and the planning for reinterventions on lifetime management in TAVI patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
How do paravalvular leak, pacemaker implantation and reintervention planning shape lifetime outcomes in TAVI patients?
This session examines these crucial aspects through the case of a 77-year-old male with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, HFpEF and multiple comorbidities, including diabetes, obesity and sleep apnoea.
Follow the discussion to understand...
Pioneering innovation in the treatment of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This interventional session explores therapeutic strategies for mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, focusing on the clinical decision-making process between repair and replacement. Through two clinical cases, a 78-year-old male patient with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation and an 88-year-old female patient with atrial functional mitral regurgitation, experts review available...
Mitral and tricuspid hotline: long-term outcomes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Review long-term outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for mitral and tricuspid valve disease in this session. Highlights include pivotal trial results, mortality risk prediction tools, management of procedural failures, and real-world data, providing comprehensive insights into patient prognosis and therapeutic impact.
Mastering mitral valve disease: diagnosis, management, and intervention
31 Jan 2025 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2025
Dive into this comprehensive session on mitral valve disease, covering key aspects of diagnosis, classification, assessment, management, and patient selection for transcatheter intervention. Gain in-depth knowledge through real-world case studies and multidisciplinary team discussions, equipping you with essential skills to optimize patient care.
Advancing imaging and intervention strategies for mitral valve disease
31 Jan 2025 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2025
Explore the latest imaging techniques for transcatheter mitral valve interventions, including patient screening, device selection, and strategies for challenging anatomies. Gain insights into TEER and transcatheter mitral valve replacement to optimize patient outcomes.
Advanced imaging in tricuspid TEER - LIVE case
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Watch a LIVE case followed by a recorded case on how to use imaging in tricuspid TEER:
- A 64-year-old male with a history of CABG and COPD, ICD implantation (2013) mitraclip (2018) and poor LV function (25%), presented a torrential functional tricuspid regurgitation. The operators implanted 2...
Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair - The fundamentals
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Ready to dive into tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)? This video breaks down the procedure by exploring real-world cases and key techniques.
Through practical case presentations, you'll gain insights into the anatomical criteria that determine suitability for TEER, the importance of imaging and haemodynamic assessments and the...
Mitral TEER - Advanced skills (challenging anatomy - when, why and how?)
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Curious about how to tackle complex mitral valve anatomies with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)? This video dives straight into advanced techniques for challenging cases, delivering expert insights on expanding indications, optimal patient selection and precise procedural strategies.
Through real-world case presentations, you’ll learn the “when, why, and...
Valvular and structural interventions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features presentations and discussions on various novel transcatheter technologies for valvular and structural heart interventions. It includes a novel transcatheter tricuspid repair technology, a new endovascular aortic root and total arch stent-graft replacement system, a novel self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve, and a transcatheter mitral...
Transformative imaging in the clinical pathway of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore this EuroPCR 2024 session for a comprehensive understanding of the imaging pathway in transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions, including diagnosis, therapy, and post-procedural follow-up, discover innovative, transformative imaging techniques such as 4D intracardiac echocardiography and dual-source photon-counting CT, and learn how these innovations can be applied in...
Pacemaker lead and the tricuspid valve: navigating challenges for optimal care
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the complex interplay between pacemaker leads and the tricuspid valve, addressing the anatomical interactions, procedural challenges, and alternative pacing strategies. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the impact of pacemaker leads on tricuspid regurgitation, the techniques for lead implantation and extraction,...
Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: Will these trials change my practice?
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, in collaboration with Partners in Learning, explores the emerging evidence on the use of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. It covers data from registries and randomized controlled trials, the current guideline recommendations, and the potential impact of...
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement - LIVE case
Recommended by PCR
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
An 82-year-old male with a history of STEMI in 2013, stroke in 2018, cancer, and permanent AF, presented with acute heart failure with predominant right-side failure. Severe tricuspid regurgitation was identified.
The operators implanted an Evoque valve percutaneously under TEE guidance and general anaesthesia via the venous...
Heterotopic tricuspid valves: to who, when and how?
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session to gain comprehensive insights into the use, safety, and efficacy of heterotopic tricuspid valves. Learn to identify ideal candidates with severe tricuspid regurgitation, understand key procedural factors for successful implantation, and receive tips on valve systems and anatomy. The session also includes...
First clinical evidence from a new transcatheter solution utilizing cross-caval anchoring for untreatable TR
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join Philipp Lurz and Rodrigo Estevez Loureiro as they discuss with Marta Sitges a groundbreaking treatment for tricuspid regurgitation involving the implantation of heterotopic prostheses. They emphasize the harmful effects of backward failure, describe the innovative cross-caval approach, and introduce the Trillium™ and Unica™ devices. This...
Comprehensive assessment of mitral valve disorders and treatment outcomes
02 Feb 2024 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2024
This session offers a comprehensive exploration of mitral valve disorders, covering diagnosis and severity assessment from multiple perspectives. From morphology-based diagnosis to echocardiography and CMR assessments, gain insights into distinguishing between rheumatic and calcific mitral stenosis, evaluating outcomes post-TMVR and surgical repair, and assessing bioprosthetic and...
Imaging essentials for mitral valve interventions: pre, peri & post-procedure
18 Jan 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Marta Sitges, Victoria Delgado and Edwin Ho discuss imaging essentials for mitral interventions. They start with an analysis of the most important pre-procedural imaging modalities, reflecting on the role of both TOE and TEE. As for the intra-procedural imaging, they focus on the key skills that...
Transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention - Too many patients, too little evidence
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Watch this tricuspid valve session to explore the evolution of transcatheter tricuspid intervention, from a once deemed crazy concept to an everyday procedure. Reflect on the choice between replacement and repair for the tricuspid valve and understand the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach, uniting specialists in...
Tricuspid valve intervention in complex scenarios - Tackling tricuspid regurgitation using a multidisciplinary approach
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
This session explores the diverse phenotypes of tricuspid regurgitation patients, emphasizing the clinical implications and advocating for a multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment. It covers TR clinical courses, investigation pathways, and case scenarios, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure (preserved and reduced ejection fraction), pulmonary hypertension,...
Advancing valve repair: mastering diverse mitral and tricuspid regurgitation anatomies with the PASCAL Precision system
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Participate in this session to stay informed about the latest clinical and real-world evidence for mitral and tricuspid TEER using PASCAL. Explore case-based discussions on mitral regurgitation treatment using PASCAL Precision, and actively participate in an educational tricuspid TEER recorded case procedure featuring the PASCAL Precision.
Key questions in tricuspid valve intervention - What can cardiologists learn from surgeons when choosing to repair or replace the tricuspid valve?
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Watch this session to explore the latest approaches in surgical and transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement. Gain insights into the influence of right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension on post-procedural outcomes, and understand the bleeding risks linked to oral anticoagulation in patients with tricuspid valve...
Transcatheter mitral repair and replacement for primary mitral regurgitation - LIVE case
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
This session aims to highlight the remarkable advancements achieved in transcatheter mitral valve intervention over the past two decades, since its inception. Follow two TEER cases which illustrate this rapidly growing field:
- Transcatheter edge-edge mitral valve repair
A 77-year-old male with a history of SAVR (bioprothesis) + LIM-LAD/Diag, normal...
Tricuspid and pulmonary valves: the right heart in trouble
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore the intricacies of tricuspid and pulmonary valve disorders, as we delve into the challenges faced by the right heart in this session: discover the groundbreaking approach of triple percutaneous valvular therapy in patient with congenital heart disease, learn about innovative strategies for managing massive atrial...
Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this session if you want to understand clinical scenarios associated with tricuspid regurgitation, to learn the state of the art in devices and indications to treat tricuspid regurgitation, and to deepen into the available evidence of outcomes of different therapies for tricuspid regurgitation.
Multiple VHD: a diagnostic and clinical challenge
11 Mar 2023 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2023
Consult these presentations on multiple VHD to learn how to deal with combined valvular lesions, how to assess their severity and how to treat them.
Transcatheter mitral valve interventions: procedural considerations
10 Mar 2023 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2023
Watch these presentations regarding transcatheter mitral valve interventions to learn how to select patients for each potential therapy and how to guide inside the cathlab.
