Darren Walters
Latest contributions
Early treatment of severe aortic stenosis: do we need to wait?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Rahul Sharma and Darren Walters share their perspectives on shifting treatment strategies for aortic stenosis (AS), with a focus on early intervention.
Their conversation draws on the EARLY TAVR trial, which compared transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to clinical surveillance in patients with severe, asymptomatic AS at low surgical...
Shaping the future of cardiology - A journey of meaningful innovation in structural heart and coronary
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session highlights the latest device innovations reshaping interventional cardiology. Learn how the Myval OCTAPRO THV combines predictable deployment with minimal foreshortening for improved outcomes in structural heart procedures. In the coronary space, the session explores the renewed appeal of the “leave nothing behind”...
Right ventricule and tricuspid regurgitation: a linked faith
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Investigate the interconnected pathophysiology of right ventricular function and tricuspid regurgitation. This session reviews predictors of outcomes post-transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, the impact of disproportionate regurgitation, and changes in ventricular contraction patterns.
Paravalvular and defects percutaneous closure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents percutaneous closure techniques for paravalvular leaks and cardiac defects, highlighting complex cases such as closure in patients with mechanical prostheses, pseudoaneurysms, and post-redo sternotomy challenges. Gain practical knowledge on device selection and procedural strategies for successful leak and defect management.
Interventional approaches for cardiogenic shock
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain comprehensive insights into interventional strategies for cardiogenic shock, including management of non-ischemic etiologies, innovative use of ventricular vents with ECMO, the interplay of Impella, PCI, and MitraClip, and bridging techniques using left atrial veno-arterial ECMO in severe valve disease and biventricular failure.
Mitral and tricuspid intervention
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest advancements in mitral and tricuspid valve interventions in this comprehensive session. Gain insights into the impact of respiratory dysfunction on mid-term clinical outcomes after M-TEER, the improvements in left atrial structure and function after mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, and the use of...
Nightmare in mitral valve intervention
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Mitral interventions don’t always go as planned: learn how to navigate complex challenges, manage complications and optimize outcomes with this session!
You'll discover real-world cases (isolated PMVL prolapse treated with PASCAL, recurrent MR post-repair with the BATMAN procedure and edge-to-edge repair for primary MR with posterior MAC),...
High-risk TAVI
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Delve into the management of high-risk TAVI cases in this session. Discover innovative approaches, such as Impella-assisted TAVI in severe bicuspid aortic valve disease with severe left ventricular dysfunction, TAVR for pure native aortic regurgitation in surgically unfit patients, and the use of TAVI as a...
Mitral valve-in-valve and valve-in-ring electrosurgery
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Redo mitral procedures
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore this session to gain insights into the management of recurrent mitral regurgitation after percutaneous mitral valve interventions. Discover various redo procedures, including the use of the PASCAL system for recurrent MR after MitraClip, redo M-TEER for torn posterior leaflet, and successful redo TEER and MitraClip...
Challenging situations in M-TEER: Takotsubo syndrome
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Dive into this session to explore challenging situations in Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (M-TEER). Discover case studies showcasing a range of complex scenarios, including Takotsubo syndrome following M-TEER, successful TEER with improved visualization using a bronchial blocker, managing cardiac arrest during MitraClip procedures, and more. Gain...
TAV-in-SAV - Part 1
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Delve into the complex world of TAV-in-SAV (Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Surgical Aortic Valve) in this comprehensive session. Explore various case studies, including valve-in-valve TAVI in a patient with structural valve deterioration, a successful case of balloon-assisted BASILICA for TAV-in-TAV, and TAVI after valve sparing aortic replacement. Gain...
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - Imaging for aortic stenosis
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
This session provides essential insights into mastering techniques for aortic stenosis imaging, from basic to complex cases. Explore the impact of moderate stenosis and cardiac damage, learn the key elements of TAVI CT analysis, and discover strategies to optimize valve expansion and overcome challenges in transfemoral...
Rapid-fire - Transcatheter interventions for tailed mitral valve prosthesis
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
This session of rapid-fire submitted cases focuses on transcatheter interventions for tailed mitral valve prosthesis. Learn about unusual solutions, such a reversed loop and parallel wiring to close crescent mitral paravalvular leak, base-to-tip LAMPOON and IABP during a successful mitral valve-in-valve, and more!
Tricuspid and other structural interventions
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this series of submitted cases, explore challenges and bailouts around tricuspid valve intervention and other forms of structural interventions. Learn about a percutaneous solution to acute traumatic pulmonary regurgitation, a rare complication of inadequate sealing caused by anchor slip through the fabric part in a...
Shaping the future of structural heart disease intervention
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Consult this session if you want to discuss the remaining challenges of transcatheter valvular interventions, and to review latest innovations for structural heart disease.
Tailoring the TEER for an Asian patient
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this special session sponsored by Abbott, stay up to date with the latest real-world data from the EXPAND G4 study, understand the challenges that Asian heart anatomy presents for TEER therapy, and learn how the four clip sizes of the G4 MitraClip system can be...
Rapid-fire - LAA closure and plugging
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this series of rapid-fire case submissions, explore cases of left atrium appendage closure and plugging. Discover compelling cases such as the transcatheter closure of a very late atrial septal defect device erosion, learn about the importance of transseptal puncture during left appendage closure, and more....
Challenges in TEER for secondary mitral regurgitation
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Explore this session on secondary mitral regurgitation to understand the ideal case predictors gleaned from trials like EVEREST, COAPT, or MITRA-FR, delve into patient selection conundrums, including optimal medical therapy, examine technical challenges posed by atrial functional mitral regurgitation, and gain insights into TEER techniques for...
Rapid-fire - Tricuspid valve interventions in various situations
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Explore a diverse range of tricuspid valve interventions through various rapid-fire case studies. Learn about a successful TEER of torrential pentacuspid tricuspid regurgitation, gain insight into a percutaneous transcatheter balloon valvuloplasty as a bridge therapy for bioprosthetic tricuspid stenosis, and more!
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for degenerative mitral regurgitation and complex situations
16 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this teaching session, learn about common complex situations that may arise during TEER for mitral regurgitation. Explore how best to manage commissural mitral regurgitation and chordal entanglement, learn tips about imaging and implantation for degenerative mitral regurgitation, and more!