Rita Barbosa Sousa
Latest contributions
Registries and trials in mitral TEER
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session reviews registries and clinical trials in mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). It includes discussions on novel TEER systems, international consensus on PASCAL implants, anatomical predictors of procedural success, and long-term outcomes including ventricular and atrial remodeling after intervention, as well as emerging therapies...
TAVI: complex vascular access
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the challenges of complex vascular access in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It discusses strategies for navigating difficult thoraco-abdominal aortic anatomies, managing double aortic arches, and overcoming hostile femoral access. Case studies illustrate meticulous planning and innovative solutions essential for successful TAVI in...
TAVI in aortic regurgitation
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the challenges and innovations in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic regurgitation. It covers complex clinical scenarios such as severe regurgitation post-endocarditis, alternative access routes complicated by prosthesis embolisation, and the use of dedicated TAVI devices in non-tricuspid valves. The session also...
