11 Sep 2025
Management of hostile access for TAVI
Anchorperson:
F. L. Ribichini
Spokesperson:
M. Sztejfman
Summary
Access challenges are among the most critical hurdles in TAVI procedures. This session explores how to identify difficult access routes using pre-procedural CT, and demonstrates practical techniques to safely overcome these obstacles. Through real-life case presentations—including challenging femoral access with a shockwave balloon, carotid access, and transcaval approaches—learn how to anticipate complications and manage peri- and post-operative risks effectively. Watch the session to see how these strategies are applied in complex TAVI cases.
Learning Objectives
- To identify challenging access for TAVI based on pre-procedural CT
- To learn different techniques to overcome challenging access
- To know how to manage peri-operative and post-operative complications associated with hostile access
