Ioannis Kachrimanidis

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
'Ippokrateio' General Hospital of Athens - Athens, Greece

Latest contributions

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.

TMVIV - TMVIR and its challenges

Challenging LAA occlusion cases

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore complex and challenging scenarios in left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion procedures. Participants will learn about techniques for rescuing a migrating LAA occluder, managing incomplete surgical LAA ligation, and utilizing specialized techniques like the "kissing" approach for LAA...

Challenging LAA occlusion cases

Treating the right valves: not always a straightforward task

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session focuses on the challenges and complexities involved in the percutaneous treatment of right-sided heart valves, including the tricuspid and pulmonary valves. Attendees will learn from case presentations and discussions on various scenarios, such as recurrent right heart obstructive shock, paravalvular leak closure, and unusual...

Treating the right valves: not always a straightforward task

Unusual cases of PFO closure

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session will feature selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on unusual cases of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore challenging cases, such as unexplained hypoxemia in an elderly man post-lung cancer lobectomy, a case of persistent dyspnea and...

Unusual cases of PFO closure