Pedro Lemos
Latest contributions
Left main PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) involving the left main coronary artery. It features challenging clinical cases including acute total occlusion with cardiogenic shock, innovative techniques like the inverted Double TAP for trifurcations, mechanical circulatory support integration, management of stent complications, and...
Calcified coronary: LIVE Educational Case from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This live educational case from Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France, showcases the management of complex calcified coronary lesions through multimodality imaging guidance. It addresses the selection of plaque modification devices and discusses optimal stenting strategies for challenging calcified bifurcation lesions, complemented by live procedural insights and...
TAVI: Opening LIVE Educational Case from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This live educational case from Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France, focuses on optimal management of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing TAVI. The session reviews patient imaging, operator strategies, procedural execution, and key learnings from complex CAD scenarios impacting TAVI outcomes.
Choosing the right tool to treat calcified bifurcation
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides expert guidance on managing calcified bifurcation lesions. It highlights identification of high-risk scenarios, the role of coronary CT angiography and intravascular imaging in tool selection, and specialized techniques for treating calcified nodules in the left main coronary artery.
TMVR today: devices, challenges, and clinical learnings
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Explore the evolving landscape of transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) with a focus on innovative devices, procedural challenges, and clinical learnings. Through a series of case reports, including novel atrial fixation prostheses, devices addressing left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and complex MitraClip interventions, this session highlights...
Management of residual and recurrent mitral regurgitation after TEER
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Delve into the complexities of managing residual and recurrent mitral regurgitation following Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER). This session discusses challenges such as late mitral regurgitation, strategies for handling single leaflet detachment, and anatomical considerations that may preclude TEER feasibility.
Management of aortic stenosis: what really matters before and after the procedure
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Aortic stenosis management is a lifetime strategy, not a one-time procedure. This session covers key decision-making factors, compares surgical and transcatheter options, and provides guidance on post-procedural care. Learn to individualise treatment based on age, anatomy, and risk, and plan interventions with the patient’s long-term trajectory...
Tailored transfemoral TAVI in complex anatomies - LIVE Case
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic
An 89-year-old male with hypertension, dyslipidemia, current smoking, stage III kidney disease, and a history of diagonal PCI in 2010 presented with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and a small annulus (410 mm²), with RBBB on ECG.
Via bilateral femoral access,...
Calcium modification: contemporary comparaisons of atherectomy and IVL
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Compare contemporary calcium modification techniques including atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in complex coronary lesions. Review clinical outcomes, procedural case studies, and registry data highlighting safety and efficacy in acute coronary syndrome and high-risk patients.
Innovations in transcatheter aortic valve devices and techniques
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest advancements in transcatheter aortic valve devices and innovative procedural techniques. This session presents initial clinical experiences with new self-expandable valves in small annuli, safety and performance data from the GENESIS-II study on the Hydra valve, and up to 12-month outcomes from the Valvosoft...
Management of bifurcation treatment in high-risk patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore advanced management strategies for bifurcation treatment in high-risk patients. This session presents techniques including circulatory-supported polymer-free angioplasty, management of spontaneous aorto-coronary dissection-induced cardiac arrest, and innovative reverse controlled balloon-crush methods, supported by challenging case studies.
Stent technologies, last evidence in coronary interventions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Update your knowledge on the latest stent technologies and clinical evidence in coronary interventions. This session reviews long-term outcomes of resorbable magnesium scaffolds, seven-year data from the COMPARE-ABSORB trial, bioadaptor versus stent comparisons, dual therapy sirolimus-eluting versus biolimus-eluting stents, and randomized trials on direct stenting versus...
From theory to practice: the versatility of drug-coated balloons around the world
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Step into the world of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) with this EuroPCR 2025 session, tracing their journey from pioneering use in Europe to versatile applications worldwide. Discover the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of both paclitaxel- and sirolimus-coated balloons across diverse lesion types—from straightforward to...
