Martin Andreas

Martin Andreas

Cardiac surgeon
Klinische Abteilung für Herzchirurgie, Univ. Klinik für Chirurgie - LKH-Univ. Klinikum Graz - Graz, Austria

Latest contributions

PCR Tricuspid Focus Group - Referral Meeting in Graz

30 Jul 2025

Join your peers for this meeting on 25-26 September 2025 in Graz, Austria!

Featured cases - When the cardiologist meets the surgeon

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Dive into a collection of captivating clinical cases where the cardiologist and surgeon collaborate to tackle complex cardiovascular challenges. From direct vision TAVI implantation during left ventricular assist device surgery to managing iatrogenic annulus rupture during TAVR, this session offers invaluable insights into the art of...

Featured cases - When the cardiologist meets the surgeon

A journey through tricuspid regurgitation phenotypes

28 May 2024

Watch the replay of this webinar to learn about secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and management of TR in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) and much more!

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,...

Pacemaker lead and the tricuspid valve: navigating challenges for optimal care

What does the interventionist need to know from the imager?

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Take inspiration from the discussions on the case of a 78-year-old patient with HTN, HLD, and AF, presenting with symptomatic heart failure, or that of a 59-year-old female patient, former smoker, with HTN, DM, and persistent AF, who had been treated for breast carcinoma and post-chemotherapy...

What does the interventionist need to know from the imager?

Tricuspid valve intervention in complex scenarios - Lead-related tricuspid regurgitation

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Join this session to delve into the incidence, outcomes, and survival of patients experiencing tricuspid regurgitation following lead placement. Explore contemporary outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for lead-related tricuspid regurgitation, and gain insights into imaging assessment approaches for this condition.

Tricuspid valve intervention in complex scenarios - Lead-related tricuspid regurgitation

Tricuspid valve interventions in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

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,...

Tricuspid valve intervention in complex scenarios - Tackling tricuspid regurgitation using a multidisciplinary approach

Controversies in atrioventricular valves - The Heart Team ring, Vol II

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

This session offers an opportunity to engage in a real case discussion led by an advanced Heart Team. Participate in discussions on controversial decision-making scenarios and stay informed about the latest clinical evidence related to MitraClip, Tendyne, and TriClip therapies.

Controversies in atrioventricular valves

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.

Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions

Rhythm management in patients with tricuspid regurgitation

19 Apr 2023

Watch the replay of this webinar on Tricuspid valve disease: patient pathways. You’ll learn all about 'Rhythm management in patients with tricuspid regurgitation'

Mitral complications

28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Because we can all be confronted with unexpected complications, this session of PCR LV 2022 proposes to study 5 specific cases such as an early redo mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair after single leaflet detachment or an unexpected cause of worsening dyspnoea after edge-to-edge mitral repair.

Mitral complications

Optimal management of right ventricular pacing leads in patients with tricuspid regurgitation

28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Consult these presentations to learn more about the consequences of right ventricular pacing lead implantation on tricuspid valve function, the diagnosis and imaging assessment of lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation and the possible treatment options for patients with right ventricular pacing leads and significant tricuspid regurgitation.

Optimal management of right ventricular pacing leads in patients with tricuspid regurgitation

The multidisciplinary structural heart team - How do we include the patient

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Consult this session on the multidisciplinary structural heart team to learn more about the evolving role of the team and how this affects decision making, to discover why patient advocacy and partnership is vital within the team, as well as to identify potential barriers and enablers of the future...

The multidisciplinary structural heart team - How do we include the patient

Tricuspid valve-in-valve case from London Bridge Hospital - London, United Kingdom - Session with LIVE case

24 Nov 2020 – From PCR Valves e-Course 2020

A 67-year-old male with degenerating 29mm Perimount tricuspid valve, right heart failure, and dyspnea on exertion (NYHA II), on optimal medical therapy…

View this virtual LIVE case transcatheter intervention recorded in London Bridge Hospital, London, United Kingdom – followed by LIVE call-ins from different city pods around...

virtual LIVE case: Tricuspid valve-in-valve case

Transcatheter interventions for tricuspid regurgitation: where are we in 2020?

24 Nov 2020 – From PCR Valves e-Course 2020

Watch this session if you want to appreciate the importance of combined clinical and imaging assessment in determining the best treatment option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, to reappraise the latest evidence for use of transcatheter approaches in this cohort and to apply this information...

Deployment of the self-expanding Evolut/Evolut Pro/Evolut Pro+ valve

23 Nov 2020 – From PCR Valves e-Course 2020

Watch this session if you want to learn how to cross a stenosed aortic valve quickly and successfully every time and to appreciate how optimal aortic annular projection influences transcatheter heart valve deployment.

This session was originally presented during PCR Valves e-Course 2020.

Deployment of the self-expanding Evolut/Evolut Pro/Evolut Pro+ valve

CABG or PCI in patients with left main coronary artery disease

27 Jun 2020 – From PCR e-Course 2020

Watch this session if you want to be updated on clinical outcomes in patients with left main lesion treated by PCI or CABG and to understand the different criteria who play a major role in decision making between PCI and CABG.

This session was originally presented during...

CABG or PCI in patients with left main coronary artery disease

Late-Breaking Trials at PCR London Valves 2019 - Session 2

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

View this session from PCR London Valves 2019 presenting late-breaking trials on incidence, predictors and outcome of structural valve deterioration in transcatheter vs. SAVR, and percutaneous edge-to-edge repair for tricuspid regurgitation.

TAVI device selection for severe aortic stenosis - Session with LIVE case

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Watch this session with a LIVE demonstration from University Hospital of Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland) to learn more about TAVI device selection and « Best practice » implantation of the Portico Valve.

Will PARTNER-3 and Evolut low-risk trials change my practice?

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session to learn all about PARTNER-3 and Evolut trials, and gain an in-depth understanding of these trials comparing TAVI and SAVR in patients at low surgical risk, while appreciating their limitations and key remaining questions.

Will PARTNER-3 and Evolut low-risk trials change my practice?

Novel surgical and transcatheter approaches for tricuspid regurgitation

17 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session to learn more about novel surgical and transcatheter approaches for tricuspid regurgitation, such as bicaval stenting, ECMO-assisted catheter-based double valve-in-valve, TriCinch system, and more!

Novel surgical and transcatheter approaches for tricuspid regurgitation

To clip or not to clip, that is the question...

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about which patients with secondary mitral regurgitation will benefit the most from edge-to-edge mitral valve repair, and the implications of MitraFR and COAPT studies in your practice.

To clip or not to clip, that is the question...