Rodrigo Estevez-Loureiro
Latest contributions
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement - Where are we in Latin America?
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Stay abreast of the latest advances in transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) across Latin America. This session highlights orthotopic implant technologies, patient selection criteria, early clinical outcomes, and discusses future perspectives including training, technology access, and regional clinical impact.
Mastering tricuspid TEER - LIVE Case
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
A 77-year-old male with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease presented with symptomatic severe atrial tricuspid regurgitation.He underwent implantation of two TriClip XTW devices (antero-septal and postero-septal) under general anesthesia, guided by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
LIVE Educational Case from Bordeaux University Hospital - Bordeaux, France
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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...
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,...
All you need to know about transcatheter tricuspid therapies
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Delve into the evolving field of transcatheter tricuspid therapies with this comprehensive session. Understand tricuspid valve anatomy and imaging modalities, discuss optimal timing for intervention in tricuspid regurgitation, and review current and emerging transcatheter treatment options. Case presentations illustrate practical applications and outcomes to support clinical...
Innovation session: new techniques and devices in Latin America
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Join this innovation-focused session highlighting new structural heart devices and techniques emerging from Latin America. Review real-world cases including mechanical valve re-intervention, TMVR, novel mitral TEER devices, and first clinical experiences with a new self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve in small annuli. Gain valuable procedural and clinical...
The complexity of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Explore the complexities of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions through a series of case studies tackling challenging clinical scenarios. Discover therapeutic options, including TEER in patients with pacemaker leads, imaging strategies with ICE, transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using Evoque and LuxValve devices, as well as simpler approaches...
PCR Tricuspid Focus Group - referral meeting en Vigo
04 Jul 2025
Join your peers for this meeting on 8-9 October 2024 in Vigo, Spain!
How to manage conduction disturbances after tricuspid valve interventions?
20 Mar 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Interested in how to manage conduction disturbances after tricuspid valve interventions? Rodrigo Estevez-Loureiro and Marianna Adamo explore the mechanisms behind this common complication, discuss potential predictors and provide practical strategies for management during and after the procedure
This interview was filmed at PCR London Valves 2024: see...
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...
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...
Innovation never stops: Cardiovalve in action!
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Join us as we explore the latest advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement technologies. This session develops the anatomical and imaging challenges associated with this rapidly developing clinical field and provides an update on the Cardiovalve tricuspid clinical program, illustrated by a recorded case.
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...
Advanced mitral TEER - LIVE case
Recommended by PCR
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Join us for a LIVE case followed by a recorded case highlighting advanced treatments for severe secondary mitral regurgitation:
- A 75-year-old man with permanent AF, a history of CABG, and symptomatic severe secondary MR (atrial and ischemic causes) with low LV function (45%) underwent mitral repair with...
Innovation for transcatheter tricuspid interventions - LIVE case
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into the world of innovation for transcatheter tricuspid interventions. Discuss the remaining challenges associated with currently available options, capture the central role of imaging guidance, and understand the anatomical selection criteria for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement. Experience a live case from St. Thomas' Hospital, London,...
Edge-to-edge repair for primary mitral regurgitation: the good, the bad and the ugly
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Discover how to select suitable patients for TEER of primary mitral regurgitation, tackle anatomical challenges, understand the technique's limits, and gain insights into managing complexities and identifying cases where TEER may not be ideal.
First clinical evidence from a new transcatheter solution utilizing cross-caval anchoring for untreatable TR
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join Philipp Lurz and Rodrigo Estevez Loureiro as they discuss with Marta Sitges a groundbreaking treatment for tricuspid regurgitation involving the implantation of heterotopic prostheses. They emphasize the harmful effects of backward failure, describe the innovative cross-caval approach, and introduce the Trillium™ and Unica™ devices. This...
Rapid learning curve to TTVR with the Cardiovalve device
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore the discussion between Rodrigo Estevez Loureiro and Georg Nickenig on treating tricuspid regurgitation with the innovative Cardiovalve replacement therapy. Learn about the unique features and properties of this low-profile valve with a dual frame, and hear Estevez Loureiro share his firsthand experience using the TTVR...
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.
Tricuspid Late-Breaking Trials: TRISCEND at 2 years, TEER in primary tricuspid regurgitation, TriCLASP, bRIGHT...
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Discover the tricuspid late-breaking trials which were presented during PCR London Valves 2023:
- TRISCEND study two-year outcomes: transfemoral TTVR
- Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with primary tricuspid regurgitation
- One-year outcomes of transcatheter tricuspid valve repair from the TriCLASP study
- TTVR with the LuX-Valve system: one-year outcomes of a multicentre experience
- Real-world...
Mitral and tricuspid valve intervention : new devices and clinical outcomes
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Need a reminder on this session about the new devices and clinical outcomes in mitral and tricuspid valve intervention? Take a look at these slides and review the essential in a glance.
Innovations in tricuspid valve therapies and complication management
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover here the cutting-edge techniques and breakthroughs that are reshaping the field of tricuspid valve therapies, while learning the art of effectively managing complications.
Treating diverse mitral regurgitation anatomies: the power of versatility
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Based on a LIVE mitral TEER educational procedure and several case examples, this MR patient session will allow you to learn more about the PASCAL platform and system, as well as the latest clinical and real-world data on mitral TEER using the PASCAL system, while benefiting...
Multiple VHD: a diagnostic and clinical challenge
11 Mar 2023 – From PCR Imaging Valves Madrid 2023
Consult these presentations on multiple VHD to learn how to deal with combined valvular lesions, how to assess their severity and how to treat them.
TAVI complications: Session 4
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
With this selection of challenging cases, discover how to face various TAVI complications, such as: annular perforation, lost wire, aortoiliac rupture, bilateral coronary ostial occlusion, and much more!
The new PASCAL Precision system unleashes the full potential of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Join this panel of experienced physicians to learn more about the novel PASCAL Precision system and to discuss implant selection and clinical data. Finally, participate in a recorded case demonstrating the use of the PASCAL Precision system for the treatment of mitral regurgitation.
A case-based tailored approach to the treatment of mitral valve disease: the Heart Team ring
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Join an advanced Heart Team in a real case discussion to understand what "mitral valve complexity" really means and to learn how to optimise selection between repair and replacement options.
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.
Paravalvular leak closure
27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
5 specific cases are proposed in this PCR LV 2022 session dedicated to PVL, including concomitant ViV TAVI and paravalvular leak closure, transapical mitral paravalvular leak closure in a young patient, or transcatheter mitral ViV implantation for paravalvular leak. Watch the videos now to find out more!
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!
