Khaled Almerri
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TAVI: LIVE Educational Case from St. Thomas' Hospital - London, UK
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This educational session presents a live TAVI case from St. Thomas' Hospital in London, providing detailed insights into patient presentation, imaging analysis, operator strategy, and device selection. It includes a live procedural demonstration complemented by a recorded case from Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, offering...
TAVI valve-in-valve - Part 5
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session explores the complexities of valve-in-valve TAVI procedures, with a focus on managing paravalvular leaks in failed bioprosthetic valves. It covers challenging cases where surgery is not an option, intricate anatomical considerations, differential diagnosis of paravalvular leaks, and strategies for redo TAVI interventions to optimize...
Featured research - TAVI - Part 7
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This detailed session investigates critical aspects of TAVI procedures including the safety of selective and routine femoral access angiography post-TAVI, outcomes from the ReTAVI registry focusing on redo-TAVI in various valve frames, and a comparative analysis of JenaValve versus Evolut transcatheter heart valves in severe aortic...
PCR Gulf Valves 2025 Closing Ceremony
30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Join the PCR Gulf Valves 2025 Closing Ceremony to reflect on the advancements and highlights of this year’s sessions dedicated to valvular interventions. This event marks the culmination of comprehensive educational activities, fostering collaboration and innovation in valvular heart disease management within the Gulf region.
Second valve strategies with SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA
30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Gain key insights into managing second valve interventions with the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA system.
This session helps you anticipate and address complex scenarios such as mitral valve-in-valve, TAV-in-SAV, and valve-in-valve-in-valve procedures. Learn from expert case discussions that explore procedural strategies, technical challenges, and best practices to...
Myval transcatheter heart valve series - Align for the future with novel design, data and daily clinical experience
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Join this comprehensive session to explore the Myval transcatheter heart valve series, featuring the latest clinical updates from two large randomized controlled trials—Landmark and Compare TAVI. Learn from real-world experiences, including recorded cases, and understand how these innovations translate to complex patient demographics in daily TAVI...
Mitral valve-in-valves: echocardiography and CT scan
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
This session provides in-depth knowledge on imaging planning for mitral valve-in-valve procedures, focusing on echocardiography and CT scan assessment. Learn the critical role of intraprocedural imaging guidance to ensure procedural success and patient safety during mitral valve-in-valve interventions.
Prediction and prevention of coronary artery obstruction during TAVI
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
This session delivers expert insights into predicting and preventing coronary artery obstruction during TAVI procedures. Attendees will learn comprehensive assessment strategies for both native and bioprosthetic valves and explore advanced techniques to minimize occlusion risk in high-risk patients, including discussion of the UNICORN approach.
PCR Gulf Valves 2025 Opening Ceremony
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Join us for the PCR Gulf Valves 2025 Opening Ceremony, marking the commencement of an exceptional congress dedicated to advances in structural heart interventions. This session sets the stage for the latest innovations and expert discussions that will shape the future of valve therapies in the...
Mechanical circulatory support: role in the management of high-risk PCI and AMI-cardiogenic shock
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This session highlights the essential role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in managing high-risk PCI and AMI-related cardiogenic shock. Explore case-based discussions on device selection, hemodynamic impact, and evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes in complex scenarios.
Fostering patient care with calcium management solution
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This sponsored session by Abbott explores the value of intracoronary imaging in managing calcified lesions. Learn how to adopt appropriate procedural strategies, utilize orbital atherectomy for plaque modification, and optimize stent results through the insights gained from a live case presentation and debriefing. Discover how these...
TAVI in complex situation - LIVE case
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Discover a LIVE case followed by a recorded case exploring complex transcatheter aortic valve interventions:
- An 85-year-old woman with a history of RCA PCI, COPD, CKD stage 3, and LBBB on ECG presented with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and preserved LV function (67%). With an aortic...
Featured cases - TAVI coronary protection strategies (Part 2)
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into this captivating session showcasing a collection of complex TAVI cases from PCR London Valves 2024, with a focus on coronary protection strategies. Explore innovative approaches to managing complications such as acute left main occlusion, degenerated sutureless bioprosthesis, and the Basilica-Unicorn technique. Gain invaluable insights...
PCI complications: mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation & more
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focusing on various PCI complications, including mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation, and unexpected stent behavior after post-dilatation. The cases are presented with interactive discussions to enhance understanding of these complex scenarios and their management.
TAVI in TAVI - LIVE case
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 74-year-old male with a history of cancer, TAVI with Evolut R 34 in 2019, COPD, obesity, and RBBB presents with a symptomatic degenerated valve (regurgitation).
It was decided to implant a Sapien 3 Ultra 26, without pre-dilatation and post-dilatation, using a temporary pacing lead (due to...
TAVI with a new generation of valve and difficult arterial access - LIVE case
07 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
An 84-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes, anaemia (Hgb: 9 g/dl), morbid obesity and limited mobility, and mild LV function impairment (50%), presented an acute heart failure on severe aortic valve stenosis.
The operators decided to implant an Evolut FX by femoral access with secondary access in...
Lifetime management - Tailoring treatment options to secure future possibilities
07 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
Discover key insights in this video session from GulfPCR-GIM 2023 focusing on post-TAVI considerations. Gain understanding into the importance of posterior left ventricular and conduction disorders after TAVI and their impact on long-term outcomes. Explore the latest evidence regarding lifetime management for aortic stenosis patients. Delve...
Newer generation self-expanding platform: technical optimisation for common clinical challenges
05 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
The primary focus of this GulfPCR-GIM 2023 session revolves around pre-procedural planning considerations, valve selection, and managing complex anatomies using both traditional self-expanding valves and the Evolut FX system. Additionally, the session aims to explore the work-up protocol for patients grappling with severe AS and advanced...
Complex bifurcation PCI - LIVE case
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Study the case of this 69-year-old male patient with recent PCI on LAD presenting chronic coronary syndrome. Angiography showed calcified stenosis on bifurcation of proximal CX and large obtuse marginal 1, Medina 0-1-1.
The PCI strategy was an OCT-guided TAP technique:
7F guiding catheter, predilatation with semi-compliant and non-compliant...
The why and how of performing plaque modification in calcified lesions
15 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
Consult this session to learn more about the different kinds of lesions we face during coronary angiography and the different tools and techniques available to treat calcified lesions, as well as to discover how to prepare for each procedure to treat calcified lesion and how to manage complications.
Multivessel disease PCI: role of imaging and functional assessment - Session with LIVE case
14 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
In this GulfPCR-GIM 2022 LIVE session, watch the case of this 49-year-old smoker, dyslipidemic male patient, who presented one month ago with acute inferior STEMI complicated by electrical instability, and whose angio showed significant LAD stenosis, and moderate to severe LCx stenosis, and discuss the role of imaging...
Optimal PCI in patient with long calcified lesion
14 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
In this session, follow a LIVE case from the Chest Diseases Hospital in Kuwait and learn what the best strategy is to treat patients who present with a very long calcified coronary artery lesion, as well as how to select the best device and which different...
Left main PCI in different technical and anatomical scenarios
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Discover left main PCI in varied technical and anatomical situations, including the case of a left main intramural hematoma, of unprotected left main calcified stenosis and circumflex CTO, along with a case highlighting the importance of the kissing balloon technique.
PCI in acute coronary syndrome: when do we need assist device?
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Take the case of a 70-year-old-patient suffering obesity, DM, HTN, HLD, who presented with an anterior STEMI and shock, or the one of a 74-year-old woman with ACS and a very low ejection fraction, and get to understand when assist devices can be used.
Align to a line: improve clinical outcome of current and future patients with the Evolut platform
22 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
Thanks to this session, aimed at revealing the exceptional performance of Evolut PRO+, learn key considerations for patients with longer life expectancy and explore the pathway to a single-digit pacemaker post-TAVI.
Complete revascularisation: from defining PCI strategy to PCI optimisation
22 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
In this session on percutaneous coronary intervention, learn about available physiology tools for a full coronary assessment, understand how OCT impacts decision-making to strategise and optimise PCI, and learn through case examples how the use of physiology and OCT impacts daily practice.
STEMI and cardiogenic shock
16 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
Thanks to the 3 presentations proposed in this session, review SCAI classification of cardiogenic shock and appraise the role of MCS in the management of STEMI with cardiogenic shock in the cathlatb.
Challenging STEMI and MVD scenarios
16 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
In this session, five challenging STEMI cases are discussed so as to enable you to find out how to manage complex primary PCI in STEMI with multivessel disease (MVD).
Transcatheter valve-in-valve procedure – Making tomorrow, today
12 Dec 2020 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2020
In this session, a team of experts discuss the advantages of TAVI over surgery for ViV procedures and the benefits of SAPIEN 3 for TAVI ViV, followed by a ViV case review.
This session was originally presented during GulfPCR-GIM 2020.
CAD management in TAVI patients
12 Dec 2020 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2020
Watch this session if you want to reflect on optimal management of CAD in TAVI candidates, to discuss tips and tricks to improve future coronary access during TAVI procedure and to review how to optimise management of CAD in post-TAVI patients.
This session was originally presented during...
