Dr. Neil Fam

Neil Fam

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
St. Michael's Hospital - Toronto, Canada

Latest contributions

Gore Cardioform ASD occluder implantation for late progression of TR after Triclip

12 Mar 2025

Late progression of TR following T-TEER is not uncommon and may be challenging to treat due to anatomical and technical limitations. This is the 1st report of Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder implantation to treat recurrent severe TR after T-TEER.

Recurrent and residual tricuspid regurgitation after transcatheter repair - Assessment and management

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Join us as we delve into the critical topic of recurrent and residual tricuspid regurgitation after transcatheter repair. Gain valuable insights on how to avoid these complications, learn to assess the underlying mechanisms and severity, and explore the latest options for interventional treatment. This session, developed...

Recurrent and residual TR after transcatheter repair - Assessment and management

Clinical management before and after transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Looking to refine your approach to managing patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention? This video is for you!

You'll learn how to optimize patient preparation, master pathways for effective medical management before, during and after the procedure, and tackle specific post-procedural complications such as thrombosis, conduction disturbances...

Clinical management before and after transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

Tricuspid valve intervention - Current devices and future perspectives

24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Curious about how to tackle the challenges of tricuspid valve interventions? This video dives into the latest devices and strategies, showing you how to select the right approach for each patient.

Watch experienced practitioners treat real-world cases, from atrial functional regurgitation to large annulus gaps and complex...

Tricuspid valve intervention - Current devices and future perspectives

Innovations in transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention - LIVE case

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Consult this session to discover the new transcatheter treatment strategies, improve your understanding of the clinical indications for intervention, and appreciate the challenges and limitations of tricuspid valve imaging before and during the intervention.

  • LIVE case: An 81-year-old woman with permanent AF presents a symptomatic torrential TR with right...
Innovations in transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention - LIVE case

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...

Transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention - Too many patients, too little evidence

Tricuspid transcatheter valve replacement: Cardiovalve keeps things in motion

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Participate in this session to stay informed about the latest advancements in TTVR, receive updates on the Cardiovalve tricuspid program, and gain insights into how imaging demonstrates the concept underlying Cardiovalve transcatheter valve replacement technology.

Tricuspid transcatheter valve replacement: Cardiovalve keeps things in motion

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

Key questions in tricuspid valve intervention - How do I define treatment options according to individual patient anatomy?

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Explore this tricuspid valve-focused session featuring analysis of four clinical cases: Ebstein anomaly, severe and torrential tricuspid regurgitations, and anterior flail-related torrential regurgitation. Gain insights into optimal treatment selection for each scenario, leveraging pre-procedural imaging for informed decision-making.

Key questions in tricuspid valve intervention - How do I define treatment options according to individual patient anatomy?

Transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention is booming: where are we now? and where are we going?

29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Watch these presentations to better understand what's happening in the field of tricuspid valve intervention and to appreciate the characteristics of current and newly emerging transcatheter devices.

Transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention is booming: where are we now? and where are we going?

Surgical and transcatheter tricuspid intervention: state of the art - LIVE case

29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

In this PCR London Valves 2022 session, follow 3 stunning case treatments:

  • Part 1: Triscupid TEER (Live)
    A 78-year-old male with a history of CABG (2015), PM-CRT (2015) and atrial fibrillation, presents a severe TR with an LVEF of 40%, preserved RV function and moderate pulmonary hypertension.
    They performed...
Surgical and transcatheter tricuspid intervention: state of the art

Challenging scenarios during transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Consult these presentations to get insights into how the reduction of tricuspid valve coaptation gaps can facilitate tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, to learn some tips and tricks for improved transoesophageal imaging during tricuspid valve interventions and to master techniques for the management of single leaflet device attachment during this...

Challenging scenarios during transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

Repair vs. replacement for the treatment of tricuspid valve disease

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Watch this session on tricuspid valve disease to learn more about its current modes of treatment (including new and emerging devices), to understand which patients are the best candidates for this procedure and to explore the challenges that may be encountered during it.

Repair vs. replacement for the treatment of tricuspid valve disease

Tricuspid interventions

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

How to manage tricuspid valve disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation, transcatheter tricuspid valve repair with transthoracic echocardiography guidance, or a patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation with a novel transcatheter treatment? Watch this PCR LV 2022 session for answers!

Tricuspid interventions

The right valves for the right ventricle: Venus MedTech tricuspid and pulmonary replacement systems

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

In this session from PCR London Valves 2022, discover the new Venus MedTech technology for tricuspid and pulmonary valve replacement, and a review of the clinical indications, selection criteria and procedural details.

The right valves for the right ventricle: Venus MedTech tricuspid and pulmonary replacement systems

Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions: the future

23 Nov 2021 – From PCR London Valves 2021

In this PCR London Valves 2021 session, observe the case of an 84-year-old, not overweight, quite active, female patient with a past history of restrictive cardiomyopathy and permanent atrial fibrillation, who presented with worsening dyspnea and obvious clinical signs of right ventricular heart failure, and discuss the...

Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions: the future

Tricuspid valve disease: state-of-the-art

23 Nov 2021 – From PCR London Valves 2021

Imagine that you are faced with a patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation. You may ask yourself many questions, such as: what could be the prognosis of this patient? What is his/her life expectancy? Is he/she eligible for a particular treatment? What should be the appropriate timing...

Tricuspid valve disease: state-of-the-art

Hot lines on tricuspid interventions

Watch a series of Hot Lines on repair techniques for tricuspid regurgitation presented during the PCR e-Course 2020, followed by an analysis of the results and their impact on your practice: Transferomal TTVR with EVOQUE, STTAR, TRILUMINATE.

Hot lines on tricuspid interventions