Kendra Grubb

Kendra Grubb

Cardiac surgeon
Emory University Hospital Midtown - Atlanta, United States of America

Latest contributions

TAVI for a lifetime

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session explores long-term aspects of TAVI, focusing on patient life expectancy and valve durability. It provides guidance on optimizing initial TAVI procedures for patients with extended life spans and offers insights into planning and performing redo TAVI. Topics include assessing life expectancy, evaluating TAVI valve...

TAVI for a lifetime

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - The wait will be worth it

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Reflect on the past decade of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) to uncover technical and clinical challenges and the lessons they've taught. Explore innovative technologies addressing persistent issues, offering solutions and anticipated timelines. Additionally, delve into the present and future trial designs, exploring the evidence required for...

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - The wait will be worth it

Key questions in tricuspid valve intervention - How do I define treatment options according to individual patient anatomy?

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Explore this tricuspid valve-focused session featuring analysis of four clinical cases: Ebstein anomaly, severe and torrential tricuspid regurgitations, and anterior flail-related torrential regurgitation. Gain insights into optimal treatment selection for each scenario, leveraging pre-procedural imaging for informed decision-making.

Key questions in tricuspid valve intervention - How do I define treatment options according to individual patient anatomy?

Planning and execution of re-do TAVI (TAV-in-TAV) procedures

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Redo TAVI poses challenges but can be managed with a step-by-step procedural plan, ensuring better acute and long-term outcomes. Guidelines and industry resources aid in planning, yet forthcoming registry studies are essential for further data and insights. Watch this session to find out more!

Planning and execution of re-do TAVI (TAV-in-TAV) procedures

Complex mitral interventions

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

What are the one-year outcomes of transfemoral TMVR? How does TMVI compare with SMVR in elderly patients at intermediate risk? What is the value of mitral ViV and mitral valve-in-ring in high-surgical-risk patients? Find the answers here!

Complex mitral interventions

Surgical and transcatheter tricuspid intervention: state of the art - LIVE case

29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

In this PCR London Valves 2022 session, follow 3 stunning case treatments:

  • Part 1: Triscupid TEER (Live)
    A 78-year-old male with a history of CABG (2015), PM-CRT (2015) and atrial fibrillation, presents a severe TR with an LVEF of 40%, preserved RV function and moderate pulmonary hypertension.
    They performed...
Surgical and transcatheter tricuspid intervention: state of the art

Transcatheter tricuspid interventions: emerging evidence

29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Get insights into the latest studies regarding transcatheter tricuspid interventions with this selection of presentations on TriCLASP, bRIGHT, PASTE, EVALUATE, and more!

Transcatheter tricuspid interventions: emerging evidence

Innovations in transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention - LIVE case

28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Watch two very innovative tricuspid cases you've never seen before:

  • Part 1: TR replacement
    An 82-year-old male with chronic atrial fibrillation and completely PM dependent for 27 years, presents a symptomatic torrential TR and an enlarged annulus with a great gap. The operators implanted for the first time in...
Innovations in transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

TAVI: new devices and procedural refinements

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Consult this session dedicated to TAVI new devices and procedural refinements to learn more about Meril's Myval transcatheter heart valve, the newest EVOLUT-FX self-expanding supra-annular valve, the OctaAlign technique with the novel Myval octacor transcatheter heart valve, and more!

TAVI: new devices and procedural refinements

Mitral valve in mitral annular calcification (MAC) - Recorded case

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

A 53-year-old male with a history of SAVR (Perimount 23) 10 years ago and chest radiotherapy (lymphoma) presents a severe mitral stenosis (MAC) with preserved LV function and impaired RV function.
On sentinel cerebral protection, the operators perform a transseptal puncture with electrifying a non-stiff guide wire,...

Recorded case: Mitral valve in MAC

Valve-in-valve interventions

27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

The 8 videos in this PCR LV 2022 session on ViV procedures will allow you to learn more about ultrasound imaging for BASILICA procedure optimization in ViV TAVI, or compare coronary access between 2 self-expandable TAVI in degenerated surgical bioprosthesis, and much more!

Valve-in-valve interventions

EuroPCR 2022 Early experience and registry results in TAVI: Optimize PRO, FORWARD PRO, Neo-Align, and more!

17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Find out more about various studies & registries in TAVI! ACURATE neo2 post-procedural hemodynamic outcomes, first real-world results of the JenaValve TAVI system, Optimize PRO study, a next-generation aortic transcatheter heart valve, commissural alignment, and three-year outcomes following TAVI with a self-expanding valve with pericardial wrap.

EuroPCR 2022 Hotlines / Late-Breaking Trials in TAVI: Optimize PRO, FORWARD PRO, Neo-Align, and more!

Worldwide experiences on contemporary TAVI implantation technique with Evolut platform

17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Through this discussion between Yohei Ohno, Kendra Grubb, and Stefan James recorded for EuroPCR 2022, discover recent updates on the COT experience/studies (optimize PRO 400pts, OCEAN TAVI, personal experience), find out about key success factors/steps on the technique to achieve optimal results, and learn how to...

Worldwide experiences on contemporary TAVI implantation technique with Evolut platform