Nicolo Piazza
Nicolo Piazza, Assistant Professor to the Cardiology Division and Attending at the MUHC. Nicolo Piazza earned his medical degree at McGill University, where he subsequently completed post-graduate training in Cardiology. He completed one-year interventional cardiology clinical fellowship at the Montreal Heart Institute and two subsequent fellowships – a two-year PhD research fellowship in transcatheter valve therapies at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, and a two-year clinical fellowship in the same domain at the German Heart Center, Munich.
Nicolo Piazza is cross-appointed between the McGill University Health Center and the German Heart Center in Munich. His clinical and research focus on valvular heart disease with particular interest in transcatheter aortic and mitral valves therapies.
Declaration of interest
| Function | Company |
|---|---|
| Consultant | CardiAQ |
| Consultant | Medtronic |
Latest contributions
Future-proof your TAVI programme: increased need to enhance pathway efficiencies
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore evolving guidelines, demographic changes, and new data shaping lifetime TAVI management. Learn precision strategies to optimise patient outcomes before, during, and after TAVI, including post-procedural care and PCI with the Evolut FX+ valve. Discover practical approaches to boost hospital efficiency and embrace innovative technologies that...
New devices for structural interventions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover emerging devices transforming structural heart interventions. This session highlights biomimetic valve designs, new transcatheter aortic valve systems, novel devices for aortic insufficiency, leaflet resection, left atrial appendage closure, and short self-expanding TAVR valves with promising early results.
TAVI in bicuspid aortic valve disease - LIVE Case
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
A 79-year-old male patient with atrial fibrillation and RBBB on ECG presented with symptomatic severe bicuspid aortic stenosis. LV function was preserved, and coronary artery disease was noted in LAD and first diagonal. A 26 mm Sapien Ultra Resilia valve was implanted via dual femoral access,...
New solutions for old problems
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover new solutions addressing persistent cardiovascular challenges, including novel diagnostic systems, vascular closure devices, specialized transcatheter closure technologies, and innovative stent-graft systems.
PCR London Valves 2024 Closing Ceremony
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Want to relive the best moments of PCR London Valves 2024? Don’t miss the Closing Ceremony!
We’ll revisit the key moments, from 'Meet the Masters' to groundbreaking insights, and thank all the incredible teams and contributors who made this event a success with a record-breaking 4066 participants...
Align for the future with the novel balloon expandable Myval transcatheter heart valve series
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Watch this session to explore expert insights into best-in-class TAVI practices, from pre-procedural imaging and treatment strategy to procedural tips and post-procedural management. Learn from a compelling case study of an 88-year-old male patient with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis treated with the innovative MyVal Octapro THV....
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 valve disease: PCR London Valves 2024 highlights
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Nicolo Piazza and Fabien Praz join Christopher Cook to highlight the key takeaways from the latest presentations on the tricuspid valve.They evoke the new research and scientific evidence that will have an impact on clinical practice, the rapidly evolving technical innovations and the challenges facing tricuspid...
Parading progress in transcatheter valve interventions
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Curious about the future of transcatheter valve interventions? Watch this video to get an exclusive preview of groundbreaking (pre-CE mark) technologies shaping the future of valve repair!
You’ll discover the latest innovations in structural intervention devices, including next-gen technologies like the Mitral Butterfly, Vesalius, MonarQ and Luna...
New technology for transcather valve replacement - LIVE case
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Watch a series of recorded cases showcasing advanced valve therapies and innovative techniques:
- A 70-year-old man with Marfan syndrome (treated by Bentall and CABG in 2012), impaired LV function (35%), CRT-D, and symptomatic severe primary MR (A2 prolapse with calcification) underwent implantation of an Intrepid valve under...
PCR London Valves 2024 Welcome Ceremony: a global milestone in heart valve care
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover the incredible journey of PCR London Valves, from its origins in 2009 to becoming the premier global event in heart valve care. What started as a small gathering focused on aortic valve therapies has grown into a landmark event, bringing together nearly 4,000 professionals annually...
Rendez-vous with Myval THV series and Landmark RCT subset analysis
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover this interactive session during which the audience learns about and discusses the novel Myval THV Series, a series of valves featuring intermediate and XL sizes. They also discuss the results of the pivotal LANDMARK randomized controlled trial and its relevance in clinical practice.
Focus on PCR Innovators Day
18 Jun 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Nicole Karam and Nicolo Piazza highlighted EuroPCR 2024's PCR Innovators Day, which gathered over 400 physicians, ventures, industry partners, and investors to exchange ideas and network. Key topics included valve disease, heart failure, denervation, and the obstacles to innovation across different geographies, addressed in the innovator...
TEER for primary mitral regurgitation - LIVE case
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 76-year-old male, with previous CABG in 2015, hypertension, diabetes, and pulmonary hypertension (WHO2), presented with severe symptomatic primary MR (P3 flail).
The operators implanted 1 MitraClip (XTW) step-by-step, from the transseptal puncture to the closure, guided by TEE echo and under general anaesthesia, via the venous...
Align for the future with next-generation balloon expandable THV technology
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, explore the next-generation balloon-expandable Myval Octacor THV, focusing on its key features, procedural impact, and potential clinical benefits. Understand the procedural steps for planning and implanting it, especially for intermediate and extra-large sizes, using the Octalign technique. Learn about the unmet clinical need...
Innovation and strategies in TAVI: design, data and directions for clinical practice
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session to explore considerations for TAVI implantation in small annuli, gain insights into future lifetime management, learn about the benefits of FX technology and clinical evidence beyond small annuli, and witness a live case procedure showcasing the innovation of FX plus. This session is...
lmaging: The eyes of the Heart Team
14 May 2024
More than ever, Heart Team members rely on advanced imaging to guide procedures and aid in decision-making about patient selection and management. Just as imaging plays a prominent role in the cathlab, so it will be central to this year's EuroPCR content, with a track of specially...
Innovations in transcatheter valve interventions: moving the flow in the right direction
13 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Feedback from Innovator's Exchange Hub
13 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Feedback from Innovator's Exchange Hub
13 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Focus on the imaging learning center
22 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Chiara De Biase and Nicolo Piazza explore the rationale behind the Imaging Learning Center, established in response to a real need for comprehensive learning in cardiovascular imaging throughout pre-, intra-, and post-procedural phases. Within this dedicated imaging space, various concepts are discussed, spanning from the aortic...
PCR London Valves 2023 Closing Ceremony
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Experience the highlights of PCR London Valve 2023 in this video retrospective, followed by insights from the Course Directors as they reflect on 3 dynamic and fruitful days that united 3,700 participants. Gratitude is extended to all contributors whose support was instrumental in the event's success....
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...
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...
TAVI durability and potential future solutions - LIVE case
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
In this session, you will learn more about the potential technical challenges associated with second-time TAVI procedures, and the importance of detailed CT imaging and careful pre-procedural planning. Discover the latest innovations and future direction of this key area of development.
- Live case: An 83-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes, COPD...
PCR London Valves 2023 Welcome Ceremony
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Experience the emotion of the opening ceremony of this 2023 edition of the PCR London Valves Course, which kicks off a rich 3-day programme from every point of view, and listen to the Course Directors announce the highlights and new features.
Defining together the ideal TAVI platform of the future
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
How to successfully plan and access a TAVI procedure using ultrasound guidance? How to close a TAVI procedure using suture-based vessel closure devices? How to manage vascular complications during and after TAVI procedures? Join the speakers in this brainstorming session and imagine what tomorrow's ideal TAVI...
Coronary access and PCI after TAVI
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch this session to learn more about the epidemiology of PCI after TAVI, to learn how to approach an elective patient with TAVI requiring PCI, or a patient with THV requiring urgent coronary angiography and PCI, among others.
TAVI in patients with long-life expectancy - LIVE case
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch the case of a 75-year-old male patient with history of TIA, symptomatic severe aortic stenosis with RBBB, and preserved LV function. The heart team's decision was to perform TAVI with PCI on LAD a few days before procedure.
First, a cerebral protection device (Sentinel) was implanted....
Welcome introduction
15 May 2023 – From PCR Innovators Day 2023