Structural heart: demanding anatomies, difficult situations and unusual strategies

Facilitators: P. Caramori, E. Quintella

Summary

Navigate complex structural heart interventions through this session focusing on challenging anatomies and innovative procedural strategies. Topics include orthotopic tricuspid valve replacement amidst anatomical and physiological complexities, percutaneous closure of Valsalva sinus fistula, extreme TAVI approaches for pure aortic regurgitation, management of mitral paravalvular leaks with high crossing resistance, and occlusion techniques for large and anatomically complex left atrial appendages.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Orthotopic tricuspid valve replacement: anatomy and physiological challenges
  • Percutaneous closure of a valsalva sinus fistula to the right atrium
  • In extremis TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation with unprecedented balloon overfilling
  • Mitral paravalvular leak: small hole, high crossing resistance and enormous clinical impact
  • LAA with complex anatomy: occlusion of a large left atrial appendage