Carsten Skurk
Latest contributions
The next frontier in LAA closure: innovations and opportunities
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Explore the forefront of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure with this session focusing on the latest innovations and clinical opportunities. Topics include recent data on WATCHMAN FLX PRO and VersaCross Connect systems, workflow strategies to improve procedural efficiency, and discussions on upcoming clinical trials such as...
Mastering simple and complex LAA closure: a step-by-step case-based approach
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This case-based session offers a comprehensive approach to mastering left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, emphasizing the critical role of imaging from pre-procedural planning through execution. It covers patient selection, procedural strategies from experienced operators, device selection tailored to anatomy, and nuanced decision-making during challenging device releases...
Broadening OPTIONs for LAA closure: innovations and outcomes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest insights into LAA closure from EuroPCR 2025. This session highlights results from the OPTION trial—the largest RCT comparing LAAC (with Watchman FLX) to DOAC therapy in AF patients undergoing ablation. The findings? Comparable stroke prevention at 3 years, with a 56 % reduction...
High-risk PCI in cardiogenic shock and calcified vessels
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Looking for a better insight into this session devoted to high-risk PCI in cardiogenic shock and calcified vessels? Revisit the slides presented and review the detailed results of a series of important studies conducted on the subject.
