Danny Dvir
Latest contributions
Planning a lifetime of care in younger patients with Evolut FX+: from index valve to future options
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Watch this PCR London Valves 2025 session to take a deep look at the latest evidence in low-risk aortic stenosis, the durability of contemporary valves, and how anatomy — especially in women and patients with small annuli — shapes long-term strategy.
From index TAVI with Evolut FX+...
Leaflet modification techniques: latest acronyms, concepts and best practice
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Gain comprehensive insights into leaflet modification techniques with a focus on the latest acronyms, concepts, and best practices. This session covers step-by-step approaches to transcatheter electrosurgical leaflet modification, including BASILICA, SHORTCUT, and UNICORN, alongside troubleshooting strategies and the innovative SURPLUS surgical technique.
Beyond TAVI
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session offers a glimpse into cutting-edge structural heart interventions beyond TAVI. It introduces novel devices in early development stages targeting aortic valve stenosis and leaflet modification, discusses strategies to facilitate or defer TAVI, and provides opportunities for engagement with early-stage start-up partners innovating in structural...
Challenging TAVI
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the complexities encountered in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in challenging anatomical settings. It reviews management of bicuspid valves with calcification, horizontal aorta, coronary artery anomalies, and navigation of difficult angles. Case studies illustrate techniques to optimize commissural alignment and strategies to address...
TMVIV - TMVIR and its challenges
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the challenges and innovations in transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve and valve-in-ring procedures. This session presents alternative access routes, management of paraannular compromise, and complex cases involving ECMO support and unexpected outcomes, offering valuable insights into advanced mitral interventions.
Leaflet modification to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session addresses advanced leaflet modification techniques to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI. Learn from detailed cases involving valve-in-valve interventions, treatment of failed stentless valves, homograft management, and dedicated devices for leaflet modification prior to valve-in-valve and valve-in-valve-in-valve procedures.
Valve-in-valve TAVI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore valve-in-valve TAVI strategies for patients with degenerated surgical valves, focusing on small aortic annuli. This session covers the impact of valve design and implant techniques, valve fracturing methods, procedural outcomes of repeat TAVI, and mid-to-long-term results from the ACCURATE NEO 2 study.
Which valve is best for my patient?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session guides clinicians in selecting the most appropriate transcatheter aortic valve tailored to individual patient characteristics. Through diverse case discussions, including patients with coronary artery disease, small anatomies, bicuspid valves, and surgical bioprostheses, it elucidates decision-making processes and planning for complex TAVI anatomies.
Challenges and solutions in an expanding TAVI world
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session addresses key challenges and emerging solutions in today’s rapidly evolving TAVI landscape. It presents the latest evidence on valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, alongside strategies for navigating the complexities of lifetime management in TAVI candidates. The programme features a...
Overcoming anatomical challenges in the lifetime management of young TAVI patients
27 Mar 2025
Watch this replay with D. Tchetche, S. Bleiziffer, D. Dvir and D. Talreja and learn about the criteria for valve selection before TAVI in young patients, and so much more!
TAV-in-SAV for surgical bioprosthetic valve failure
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into the intricacies of TAV-in-SAV procedures for failed surgical bioprosthetic valves. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key information needed to evaluate a failed surgical bioprosthesis before considering a valve-in-valve intervention. Learn strategies to avoid high gradients and patient-prosthesis mismatch, and explore the clinical relevance...
Featured cases - TAVI coronary protection strategies (Part 3)
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
This session, part of the Featured Cases series from PCR London Valves 2024, focuses on TAVI coronary protection strategies. Explore various challenging cases, including valve-in-valve TAVI scenarios with the risk of left main artery obstruction, orthotopic chimney stenting following valve-in-valve TAVI, and the management of post-dilatation...
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - Are we there yet?
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Are we ready to embrace transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) as the next big step in mitral interventions? Find out in this must-watch video!
Discover the key anatomical factors that favor TMVR over TEER, get acquainted with cutting-edge TMVR platforms like Tioga, Cephea and Intrepid, and master...
A window into the future - Expanding horizons for patients with long life expectancy with the Evolut FX + TAVI system
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Gain insights into the key considerations when performing TAVI in patients with long life expectancy, including long-term outcomes, valve durability, and the feasibility of future redo-TAVI. Discover the latest data on TAVI in women and patients with small annulus anatomy, as well as a live case...
TAVI innovations: latest breakthroughs from PCR London Valves 2024
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Curious about the latest advancements shaping the future of TAVI? Don't miss this video which deliver insights from the PCR London Valves 2024 Late-Breaking Trials, diving into key topics that matter most in clinical practice.
Explore 5-year outcomes of AVR in low-risk patients stratified by annulus size,...
Electrosurgery and leaflet modification: addressing an unmet need for transcatheter valve interventions
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Electrosurgery and leaflet modification are revolutionizing transcatheter valve interventions, addressing unmet needs for patients who lack conventional treatment options. This video offers a deep dive into the clinical applications of these advanced techniques and equips you with the knowledge to implement them effectively.
You’ll discover:
- How electrosurgical tools,...
Pivotal study on the ShortCut transcatheter aortic valve leaflet splitting device
16 May 2024
Coronary obstruction is a major concern in patients undergoing TAVI for degenerated bioprostheses (valve-in-valve [ViV]) and is associated with a 30-day mortality rate of around 50%.1 While several transcatheter techniques to lacerate bioprosthetic valve leaflets prior to TAVI placement (such as BASILICA) have been described, they are...
TAVI Hotline: new devices, new approaches
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Sensor-Guided TAVI using the SavvyWire Pre-Shaped Pressure Guidewire
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this roundtable discussion, Ole De Backer and Danny Dvir explore the potential of the new SavvyWire to enhance #TAVI procedures by improving safety and efficiency while reducing the need for multiple manipulations. They also highlight how real-time left ventricle monitoring during procedures can lead to...
ShortCut leads the way for leaflet modification
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Check out this interview with Philippe Genereux, Danny Dvir and Susheel Kodali, where they discuss the ShortCut trial. Learn about the ShortCut device, the first tool for splitting leaflets in valve-in-valve procedures. Hear key insights, including the dual splitting technique, comparisons between BASILICA and ShortCut, and...
Mitral valve intervention in complex scenarios - Valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring, valve-in-MAC
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
What role does imaging play in complex mitral interventions such as valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring or valve-in-MAC? Study how CT-scan, fusion imaging, TEE and TOE are used throughout the procedures and analyse the latest trial results on the subject to get an idea.
Mitral valve intervention in complex scenarios - Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - who are the eligible patients, and what are the available options?
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
This PCR London Valves 2023 session about mitral valve interventions seeks to address three key questions: identifying the ideal patient for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI), exploring treatment alternatives for ineligible patients, and discussing the prediction and management of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Watch video...
Leaflet modification techniques
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Discover cutting-edge leaflet modification approaches in transcatheter interventions with this selection of cases: explore the imaging aspects of the emerging ShortCut procedure for coronary protection in Valve-in-Valve TAVR, experience the effectiveness and simplicity of Balloon - Basilica for valve-in-valve interventions, learn about the adaptability of right...
TAVI in complex scenarios - Prevention and management of acute coronary obstruction
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Although acute coronary obstruction remains rare, it is a dramatic complication during TAVI: find out how to predict this preventable obstruction in different clinical scenarios by learning the key steps of the chimney stenting and BASILICA techniques, and get a glimpse into the future to learn...
Valve-in-valve procedures - Part 2
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Embark on a captivating exploration of a challenging valve-in-valve case, where a non-retractable self-expandable aortic prosthetic valve presents a unique complication by deeply opening within the left ventricle, and witness the successful management of this complex scenario.
How to treat coronary aneurysm
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Treating coronary aneurysms requires careful consideration and depends on several facors such as specifics characteristics of the aneurysms and patient’s conditions. Learn more the way to treat them throught this series of cases: massive thrombosis of an RCA aneurysm ; new insight toward understanding WOVEN like...
TAVI: preventing coronary obstruction
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore the strategies to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI procedures and learn valuable insights to enhance patient outcomes in this session: witness the challenges faced in valve-in-valve cases with a high risk of this complication, discover the utilization of dedicated splitting devices as a proactive measure to mitigate...
Long-term valve performance for the next decade and beyond
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
How can TAVI outcomes be made better for younger patients with longer life horizons? Check-out in this session where you also will be able to gain in the understanding of the structural challenges of providing TAVI services and see how innovation can contribute to optimal outcomes and...
Pushing TAVI boundaries: daily practice challenges
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Pushing the limits of TAVI is a challenge you face in your daily practice? See how some of your colleagues have tackled the same challenge through this series of cases. To mention a few: TAVR in patient with a large membranous ventricular- Chronic kidney disease and...
Which valve for which patient? - Part 2: complex anatomy
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this session if you want to understand how to optimize the hemodynamic performance after VinV procedures, to identify patients at risk for coronary occlusion and how to prevent this in VinV procedures, and to learn how to gain safe vascular access in challenging peripheral anatomies.
