Silvia Moscardelli
Latest contributions
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...
Curious TAVI scenarios - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session examines challenging and unusual scenarios encountered during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Topics include managing desaturation after transfemoral J-Valve implantation for pure NAVR, addressing procedural difficulties such as paddle release with Evolut TAVI, and utilizing snaring-assisted TAVI under cerebral embolic protection. It further explores...
TAVI: complex vascular access - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Focus on complex vascular access challenges in TAVI with this session covering strategies such as the pave and crack technique for inaccessible vessels, management of bicuspid aortic stenosis with hostile access and horizontal aorta, complex single transfemoral access procedures, and combined interventions including left atrial appendage...
Featured cases - Non-transfemoral TAVI access
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into this session showcasing a range of non-transfemoral TAVI access techniques from PCR London Valves 2024. Discover alternative approaches such as transiliac, transsubclavian, and transcaval access, employed to overcome complex anatomical challenges. Learn how to navigate tortuous vasculature, snare-assisted TAVR, and transform access when traditional...
Featured Cases - TAVI in patients with challenging vascular access
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into a collection of captivating TAVI cases that push the boundaries of vascular access challenges. Witness how interventionists navigate complex aortic anatomies, dissections, and rare genetic diseases to deliver life-saving care. Explore innovative approaches such as transbrachial TAVI, transcarotid access, and valve-in-valve TAVI. This session...
