Controversies and conversations in TAVI

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 abstract submissions

Moderators: C. Frerker, J. A. Baz

Speakers: G. Incesu, T. Simone, N. Stalikas, O. Dumpies, A. Apostolos, D. Tchetche

Summary

This session addresses key controversies and discussions in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including the role of invasive coronary angiography prior to TAVI, use of cangrelor during combined TAVI and high-risk PCI, and discrepancies in aortic valve stenosis assessment methods. Additional topics cover operator models, valve choice in younger patients, and forecasting valve-in-valve procedural volumes in Europe.

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Invasive coronary angiogram prior to TAVI with self-expandable valves: temporal trends and outcomes
Use of cangrelor in the context of concomitant TAVI and complex-high risk PCI
Determinants of discordance between echo, CT-derived and invasive assessment of aortic valve stenosis
In-house vs. visiting TAVI operators
TAVI with self-expanding vs. balloon-expandable valves in patients under 70 years
Forecasting transcatheter valve-in-valve procedural volume in Europe

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Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 abstract submissions

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