15 Feb 2026
Learn from the experts: Evolut first implant technique and treatment strategies
Sponsored by Medtronic
Anchorperson:
M. Tabata
Summary
This session provides expert insights into evolving clinical practices for aortic valve disease, examining the transcarotid approach as a first alternative. It compares treatment strategies including TAVI, SAV, TAV-in-SAV, and TAVI explantation, with a focus on patient selection, anatomical considerations, and risk-benefit analyses. Additionally, it reviews optimal implant techniques such as pacing and ICE guidance to enhance procedural safety and outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- To learn more about clinical practices evolution: could transcarotid approach be the first alternative?
- To compare and contrast current treatment strategies for aortic valve disease, including TAVI, surgical aortic valve replacement (SAV), TAV-in-SAV, and TAVI explantation
- To evaluate patient selection criteria, anatomical considerations, and risk–benefit profiles that inform decision-making across the lifetime management pathway
- To discuss optimal implant practices, including pacing and deployment strategies, that enhance safety and outcomes in modern TAVI procedures