TAVI - Advanced skills: overcoming challenges in transfemoral procedures

Facilitators: C. De Biase, T. Pilgrim

Summary

Discover how to master advanced techniques and navigate the most challenging situations in transfemoral TAVI procedures. This session will guide you through the potential pitfalls, teach you how to manage unanticipated scenarios and provide strategies for addressing complications during transcatheter heart valve (THV) deployment.

You’ll also dive into complex cases featuring intricate peripheral access, delivery methods and real-time management of complications. 

Curious to learn more? Watch the video to explore expert insights on overcoming common hurdles and take away actionable tips to improve your TAVI procedures!

Learning Objectives

  • To learn what pitfalls you may face during a routine transfemoral TAVI procedure
  • To understand how to deal with unanticipated procedural scenarios
  • To discuss how to manage specific complications arising during THV deployment