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Combined LAA closure and transcatheter mitral valve repair - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 82-year-old male patient with a history of PM (pacemaker) implantation in 2024, and ischaemic cardiomyopathy presented with symptomatic heart failure due to severe secondary mitral regurgitation and impaired LV function (EF 40 %). He also presented with recurrent gastro-intestinal bleeding while on DOAC for atrial...

From innovation to integration: the evolution of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in structural heart interventions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn how 4D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is reshaping structural heart procedures. This EuroPCR 2025 session takes you through the latest in imaging technology—highlighting the benefits of 4D ICE and AI integration in improving the safety, precision, and efficiency of mitral and tricuspid interventions. From valve repair...

EuroPCR 2025 – The FAITAVI trial: angiography versus physiology-guided PCI in patients undergoing TAVI – 12-month follow-up data
21 May 2025
Paris, France, 20-23 May 2025. The EuroPCR Course Directors have selected 3 major late-breaking trials that will be presented for the first time during the 2025 edition of EuroPCR. These trials were selected because of their design, results, and potential to impact practice, among them is the...

Primary tricuspid regurgitation: how can we avoid high-risk surgery?
08 Apr 2025
A 70-year-old male patient presents with severe dyspnea (NYHA III) and marked leg edema, alongside a complex medical history including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and liver fibrosis.
With invasive hemodynamic measurements indicating elevated pressures and reduced cardiac output, how would you approach the treatment of this patient,...

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Impact of transcatheter or surgical aortic valve performance on 5-year outcomes in patients at ≥ intermediate risk
12 Mar 2025
The objective of this study was to validate standardised clinical criteria for BVD and evaluate its association with mortality and rehospitalisation, thereby guiding optimal valve selection in clinical practice.

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Gore Cardioform ASD occluder implantation for late progression of TR after Triclip
12 Mar 2025
Late progression of TR following T-TEER is not uncommon and may be challenging to treat due to anatomical and technical limitations. This is the 1st report of Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder implantation to treat recurrent severe TR after T-TEER.

Sharper views, smarter moves: mini 4D TEE and 4D ICE in structural heart interventions
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Don’t miss this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session replay, where experts dive into the clinical benefits of the Mini 4D TEE Probe in TAVR and LAAC procedures. Learn how this miniaturised probe enhances patient outcomes in TAVR, contributing to more efficient procedures and improved safety. Discover...

Imaging mitral valve
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Ready to dive deep into mitral valve imaging? This session is for you!
Learn how to analyze mitral valve anatomy and pathology with echocardiography, identify the key imaging information needed for patient selection and understand the critical role of advanced imaging like CT and MRI in guiding...

Imaging aortic valve
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore cutting-edge imaging techniques to assess and guide the management of aortic valve disease in this comprehensive session. From preprocedural assessment with TEE to advanced CT and MRI strategies, learn how to evaluate and treat patients with low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and post-TAVI complications....

Basic imaging and procedural steps for T-TEER
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Don’t miss this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session, where experts provide a comprehensive guide to T-TEER. Explore the basic anatomy and mechanisms essential for procedural planning and learn how to effectively image the tricuspid valve during T-TEER using 3D echocardiography and intracardiac echocardiogram. This session walks...
