Hidehiko Hara

Hidehiko Hara

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Toho University Ohashi Medical Center - Tokyo, Japan

Latest contributions

LAA closure procedure step-by-step

09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025

Want to master the step-by-step approach to Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)? This session is for you!

Follow expert operators as they walk you through the entire procedure, from pre-procedural imaging with TEE and CT to intracardiac echocardiography guidance and precise device deployment. Learn how to assess...

LAA closure procedure step by step

LAA closure

09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025

This session offers valuable insights into various aspects of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, a critical procedure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients. Explore improvements to the safety checklist, case studies on left atrial thrombosis and mobile thrombus management, as well as a successful case...

LAA closure

Rapid-fire - PVL after TAVI

17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024

This session of rapid-fire submitted cases focuses on PVL after TAVI. Explore complex cases such as acute haemolytic anaemia associated with paravalvular leak after TAV-in-TAV, haemolytic anaemia due to a small paravalvular leak, and others.

Future perspectives of LAAC

17 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023

In this session, delve into the evolving landscape of Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC). Explore evidence, optimal patient criteria, and comprehensive preprocedural assessments for innovative LAAO devices. 

The role and benefit of WATCHMAN FLX in stroke prevention

17 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023

In this session, discover WATCHMAN FLX's numerous benefits for stroke prevention, covering topics such as patient indications for LAAC, the importance of Heart-Brain Team collaboration and post-procedural management insights.

PFO closure

17 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023

Consult this session to learn procedural tips and tricks and explore the role of PFO treatment for stroke prevention. Discover the evidence for PFO closure, when it should be considered, pre, intra and post procederal management, and common procedural complications.

The role of left atrial appendage closure in stroke prevention

07 Feb 2023

Watch the replay of the 4th of #PCRtokyo 2022’s six live webinars. You’ll learn all about ‘The role of left atrial appendage closure in stroke prevention'

A case-based discussion on left atrial appendage closure

26 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021

Watch this case-based session on left atrial appendage closure to learn more about patient selection and pre- / post-procedural planning for LAAO, and discover how to perform a safe and effective procedure.

A case-based discussion on left atrial appendage closure

PCR Tokyo Valves 2020: Selection of the best abstracts

16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020

Consult this session to discover a selection of the best abstracts submitted at PCR Tokyo Valves 2020: the efficacy of direct visualization of MANTA using ultrasound-navigated technique following large-bore arteriotomy, inflammatory reaction associated with leaflet thrombosis in the transcatheter aortic valve, and more!

Selection of the 2020 best abstracts

Strategies to handle complications during interventions for structural heart disease: my worst nightmare - Part 1

16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020

Consult this session to learn all about how to handle and avoid complications during interventions for structural heart disease, such as TAVI valve emboli, intra-aortic balloon occlusion, mitral leaflet tear, and more!

Strategies to handle complications during interventions for structural heart disease

Stroke Prevention Day - Essentials in LAA closure

14 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020

Consult this session to learn more about patient selection for LAA closure, the importance of TEE/CT imaging to identify LAA anatomy/morphology, and discover how to detect immediate/late complications and how to manage them, thanks to a selection of various challenging cases.

Stroke Prevention Day - Essentials in LAA closure

Stroke Prevention Day - PFO

14 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020

Consult this session to learn how to build a stroke prevention team, what are the indications and pre-procedural screening of PFO closure, and discover the step-by-step procedure of PFO closure thanks to a selection of cases and studies.

Stroke Prevention Day - PFO