Mahmoud Traina
Latest contributions
TAVI complications - Part 4
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on complex complications encountered in TAVI procedures, presenting challenging cases such as combined adverse events, wire-related technical difficulties, differential diagnosis between hypoattenuated leaflet thickening and infective endocarditis one year post-TAVI, issues caused by fractured sheath tips impacting valve expansion, and sinus breaches. These...
Featured research - TAVI - Part 11
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents featured research on TAVI, highlighting long-term outcomes and innovations in transcatheter aortic valve therapy. It includes registry data on mild paravalvular leak impact, five-year evaluations of the Hydra THV, comparisons between deep learning and manual echocardiographic assessments, pacemaker implantation outcomes post-TAVI, and procedural...
Cardiogenic shock: transcatheter solutions
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on transcatheter solutions for cardiogenic shock, highlighting rescue therapies such as mitral clip intervention in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, valve-in-valve TAVI during CPR, and sequential mechanical circulatory support. It presents complex clinical cases illustrating stepwise approaches combining mechanical support and percutaneous valve repair to...
Intervening in aortic regurgitation: are we finally there?
30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Explore the evolving landscape of transcatheter treatment for aortic regurgitation in this informative session. Understand the anatomical and clinical criteria essential for selecting candidates for transcatheter therapy, review the latest device options supported by real-world and investigational data, and learn to navigate procedural challenges with advanced...
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...
Complex femoral access for TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis - LIVE Case
30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
74 year-old male with history of multiple PCI, PAD, Type 2 DM, presented a symptomatic bicuspid aortic stenosis with a preserved LV function.
They implant a myval 26 mm by right femoral artery access with a right radial secondary access, after a predilation (Balloon 20mm). They prepare...
Most impactful trials in structural heart disease 2024/2025
30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Delve into the most impactful structural heart disease trials shaping 2024 and 2025. This session addresses current dilemmas in TAVI, including early intervention and management of small annuli, evaluates evidence for transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve repair, and identifies evidence gaps relevant to the region, providing...
Redefining standards: TAVI in the era of lifetime management, beyond high-risk patients
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
Discover a selection of cases showcasing the key features of the Navitor Valve System and its clinical applications. This session explores auxiliary access, the use of Navitor in alternative access and complex PCI, its performance in challenging peripheral anatomies, and innovative outcomes with the Vantage 30D...
Tricuspid valve TEER workshop
29 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025
This workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of tricuspid valve anatomy, echocardiographic screening, and procedural guidance essential for successful tricuspid TEER. Learn to distinguish suitable candidates and gain hands-on experience with intra-procedural echocardiography techniques.
Left main bifurcation instent restenosis - LIVE case
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
A 76-year-old male with a history of LM PCI (2-stent strategy), RCA PCI, reduced LV function (25%), diabetes, and CKD presented with worsening angina. Angiography revealed in-stent restenosis at the ostium of the LAD and CX, along with RCA occlusion.
The procedure was performed with axillary Impella...
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 nightmares (Part 3)
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Brace yourself for a deep dive into TAVI nightmares from PCR London Valves 2024. Uncover cases involving severe complications such as annular ruptures, transvalvular regurgitation, instrument failures, and post-dilation balloon ruptures. Witness how skilled clinicians navigated these high-stakes scenarios and implemented life-saving interventions. Gain invaluable insights...
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...
Pre-emptive TAVI for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis - From headlines to clinical practice
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Is early TAVI the right choice for your asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis? In this video, we break down the latest clinical trials, including EARLY TAVR and EVOLVED, to help you navigate the complex decision-making process.
Find out what these studies really tell us about the...
Latest developments in interventional valve therapies
06 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
In this GulfPCR-GIM 2023 session, learn more about RESILIA, the calcium-blocking tissue found in Edwards' newest innovative system: the Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia. Then, move on from TAVI to the first mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) performed in the Middle East using the PASCAL Precision System.
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...
OCT and artificial intelligence: a new shiny light for better decision making in complex coronary interventions
15 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
Watch this case-in-point presentation focusing on decision-making in complex PCI using OCT plus AI to understand how to take the right measurement throughout the procedure, how artificial intelligence aids in decision making during imaging-guided PCI, and to gain skills in interpreting OCT imaging, among others!
Another frontier crossed!
15 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
Watch this session to find out more about the optimal approach to complex patients, to learn about optimal plaque modification techniques, including atherectomy, to discuss the approach to severely calcified lesions, and to know more about the added value of intravascular imaging.
Severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation
15 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
This GulfPCR-GIM 2022 session aims to illustrate the role of mitral TEER in patients with significant MR and cardiogenic shock, to demonstrate the importance of early detection, but also to show that earlier referral and treatment of patients with significant TR is essential to prevent patients...
TAVI in 2022 - Lifetime management, durability and clinical relevance to patients
14 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
In this session, a panel of experts address important issues on TAVR, especially regarding younger patients. Join them as they discuss lifetime management, valve durability, and the latest devices' role in extending re-intervention timelines.
Interactive Case Corner 6 - SCAD, LMS lesions & stent thrombosis
19 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this session to learn from complex clinical cases, how to manage challenging scenarios and complications, such as SCAD in three different vessels, acute stent thrombosis, LMS lesions, and more!
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.
How to treat a patient with challenging STEMI scenarios?
18 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this session to learn how to deal with challenging primary PCI in various STEMI scenarios (LV aneurysm, acute pulmonary embolism...), how to manage unorthodox presentations (such as an arterial lusoria), and how to deal with primary PCI complications (such as a thrombus), thanks to a selection of complex clinical...
