Henryk Dreger
Latest contributions
Performing BASILICA: a step-by-step guide to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI
05 Aug 2025
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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.
Best of science and education in cardiovascular interventional medicine in 2024
16 Dec 2024
Dear Colleagues, dear PCR Companions,
As we welcome a new year, it is the perfect time to reflect on what we achieved together over the past year—both as a celebration of our successes and as motivation to continue improving in the year ahead.
2024 was a record year...
Featured Cases - TAVI-in-TAVI (Part 2)
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
This session features a collection of compelling clinical cases from PCR London Valves 2024, focusing on the challenges and management of TAVI-in-TAVI procedures. Dive into real-world scenarios where redo TAVI was performed for symptomatic paravalvular leaks, TAV-in-TAV was used to address catastrophic complications, and innovative techniques...
Tailoring tricuspid interventions with the EVOQUE and PASCAL Precision systems
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Catch up on this engaging session, featuring a parallel case study of two high-risk patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Discover how the PASCAL system is used to treat diverse TR anatomies and explore patient selection and management strategies for the EVOQUE system. Watch a recorded case...
TAVI-in-TAVI in a patient with a high risk for coronary obstruction
02 Dec 2024
A 93-year-old woman with prior TAVI and chronic kidney disease presented with severe aortic regurgitation from structural valve degeneration, worsening NYHA III symptoms, and repeated hospitalizations for cardiac decompensation. Imaging highlighted distinct anatomical complexities. How would you navigate the treatment options for this challenging case?
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Severe tricuspid regurgitation: repair or replace?
15 Nov 2024
An 87-year-old male patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a history of pacemaker implantation, and atrial fibrillation seeks advanced treatment options to improve his declining exercise capacity and daily activities.
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What does the interventionist need to know from the imager?
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Take inspiration from the discussions on the case of a 78-year-old patient with HTN, HLD, and AF, presenting with symptomatic heart failure, or that of a 59-year-old female patient, former smoker, with HTN, DM, and persistent AF, who had been treated for breast carcinoma and post-chemotherapy...
Best contemporary clinical practice for TAVI
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Watch this session if you wish to explore emerging trends for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in younger patients, the specific considerations for TAVI in individuals with an extended life expectancy, and examine how valve design and implantation techniques can impact long-term outcomes.
TAVI - Alternative access - Part 1
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Learn more about the evolving landscape of TAVI techniques and access options with this session: experience the first-hand application of JenaValve Trilogy via transaxillary access in treating aortic regurgitation, delve into the challenges and solutions of transcaval TAVI in a patient with right iliac vein occlusion,...
How to ensure coronary access after transcatheter aortic valve implantation?
15 Jun 2022
Watch the replay of this webinar on TAVI with L. Conradi, H. Dreger and F. Ribichini on TAVI.
Learnings from an optimised TAVI patient's journey
18 May 2022 – From EUROPCR 2022
What are the best practices related to referring and in-hospital patient pathways? How and which TAVI procedural aspects can be optimised for the greater good of the patient and the healthcare system?
Watch this EuroPCR 2022 session to discover how an optimised TAVI care pathway offers...
