Built to last: lifetime management for durability and beyond

Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences

Spokesperson: K. Poon

Guest Speakers: G. Sengottuvelu, A. Sinhal, R. Gurvitch

Summary

This session addresses the principles of lifetime management aimed at durability and optimal long-term outcomes in complex valvular heart disease cases. Key topics include the critical importance of initial valve choice, practical tips for optimizing paravalvular leak (PVL) management, and advanced strategies for redo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The content is designed to equip clinicians with actionable knowledge to enhance procedural success and patient prognosis over the lifespan of valve interventions.

Learning Objectives

To learn about practical considerations in lifetime management of complex cases to optimise durability and long-term outcomes
To learn about the importance of first valve choice
To get tips and tricks for optimising PVL in complex cases
To learn about strategies for optimal redo TAVI