
Khaled Almerri
Latest contributions
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.

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).

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.

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.

Decrypting TAVI future contemplations: durability and life-time management
12 Dec 2020 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2020
Find out more about the impact of haemodynamics on durability and the best strategies to enable safer and easier future access of coronaries post TAVI as well as step-by-step guidance to learn commissure alignment.
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...

Improving patient access and clinical outcomes for valvular heart disease
18 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this session on valvular heart disease to learn more about the indication expansion for aortic stenosis patients and the implication of valve design choice for the patient's future, and discover some new treatment options for mitral valve disease.

Updates in TAVI therapies
18 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this session to learn more about the latest updates in TAVI therapies, and discover the unique features of Acurate neo and Lotus Edge, the clinical evidence of both Boston Scientific TAVI platforms, while learning all about the needs of cerebral protection during TAVI procedures.

GulfPCR-GIM 2018 Opening Ceremony
19 Dec 2018 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2018
Find out about the course highlights, course directors and the scientific programme presented at GulfPCR-GIM 2018 in Dubai!
