Makoto Amaki
Latest contributions
M-TEER for challenging anatomy
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Delve into the world of M-TEER for challenging anatomies. Understand the types of complex anatomies, the associated risks of complications, and learn how to select the appropriate TEER strategy for patients with small left atria, large gaps, and giant left atria. Gain valuable insights to optimize...
More possibilities in TEER - Treatment of degenerative mitral regurgitation
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Through case reviews, explore the latest advancements in transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for degenerative mitral regurgitation. Discover how a novel TEER device expands treatment possibilities, offering predictable and durable results.
Imaging mitral valve
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Ready to dive deep into mitral valve imaging? This session is for you!
Learn how to analyze mitral valve anatomy and pathology with echocardiography, identify the key imaging information needed for patient selection and understand the critical role of advanced imaging like CT and MRI in guiding...
M-TEER for primary mitral regurgitation
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
In this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session on M-TEER for primary mitral regurgitation, gain valuable insights starting with an overview of current TEER devices. Benefit from four case studies that highlight the features of these devices, explore strategies to prevent mitral regurgitation recurrence post-TEER, and delve...
M-TEER for secondary mitral regurgitation
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Managing secondary mitral regurgitation with M-TEER requires a tailored approach. This PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session explores key considerations for atrial functional MR and VFMR beyond COAPT criteria, helping you refine patient selection, procedural strategies, and post-treatment management through expert insights and real-world cases.
Maximising the potential of MitraClip in TEER therapy
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest advancements in TEER therapy with this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session dedicated to MitraClip. Through expert-led case discussions, gain a deeper understanding of complex scenarios, including restricted posterior leaflet in functional mitral regurgitation, commissure lesion (A3P3), and MitraClip combined with Amulet.
This session also...
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for functional mitral regurgitation
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the complexities of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session, where experts delve into key anatomical challenges and advanced TEER techniques. Learn why surgery remains the first-line treatment for atrial FMR, particularly when concomitant tricuspid regurgitation is present, and when radiofrequency...
Tricuspid valve interventions
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Consult this session if you want to understand T-TEER/TTVR procedure, learn about clinical indication and appropriate patient selection for TEER/TTVR based on TRILUMINATE trial/TRISCEND study, and update your knowledge of current transcatheter technologies for tricuspid regurgitation.
Nightmare in mitral valve interventions: sharing solutions together
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
This selection of cases showcase nightmare scenarios during mitral valve interventions. Find out what difficulties might arise during MitraClip procedure, and learn how to prevent complications through optimal treatments and bailouts.
Primary mitral regurgitation edge to edge repair with one device - LIVE case
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
An 83-year-old male presented symptomatic severe PMR due to lateral P2 chordal rupture, small LA and preserved LV function (68%). Watch the operators implant one XTW clip successfully.
LIVE case from Sendai Kousei Hospital - Sendai, Japan
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TEER for primary mitral regurgitation
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
What are the current indications and future perspectives of using TEER for primary mitral regurgitation? Join this session if you want to gain insight into anatomical evaluation before TEER, learn the procedural strategy for complex primary mitral regurgitation, and explore the specific features of both MitraClip...
Challenges in TEER for secondary mitral regurgitation
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Explore this session on secondary mitral regurgitation to understand the ideal case predictors gleaned from trials like EVEREST, COAPT, or MITRA-FR, delve into patient selection conundrums, including optimal medical therapy, examine technical challenges posed by atrial functional mitral regurgitation, and gain insights into TEER techniques for...
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for degenerative mitral regurgitation and complex situations
16 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this teaching session, learn about common complex situations that may arise during TEER for mitral regurgitation. Explore how best to manage commissural mitral regurgitation and chordal entanglement, learn tips about imaging and implantation for degenerative mitral regurgitation, and more!
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for functional mitral regurgitation
16 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Master basic TEER techniques for functional mitral regurgitation through this teaching session. Learn about transseptal puncture, the importance of trajectory, crossing and grasping during TEER, as well as result assessment and more!
Challenging case in mitral valve intervention
19 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Consult this session to discover challenging mitral valve cases. Learn to anticipate challenging anatomy, determine optimal timing for MitraClip, and witness changes in degenerative and functional mitral regurgitation procedures.
Transcatheter repair for complex degenerative mitral regurgitation - LIVE case
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
An 83-year-old female with chronic kidney disease, RBBB, has severe mitral regurgitation due to P2 prolapse and preserved LV function (69 %).
The operators decide to implant 1 XTW clip, guided by TEE and left atrial pressure.
LIVE Case from Kokura Memorial Hospital Kitakyushu, Japan
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My worst nightmare - Mitral valve intervention
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Through the three challenging cases presented in this session, each presenting an access, leaflet and clip nightmare, learn about optimal bailout and prevention methods to deal with these rare complications that can occur during transcatheter mitral valve intervention.
Edge-to-edge mitral repair
25 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021
Watch this session on edge-to-edge mitral repair to learn more about the indication and the patient selection for percutaneous mitral valve treatment for secondary MR, and discover some interesting tips and tricks in difficult situations during MitraClip.
MitraClip case in point in Japanese
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Find out more on the MitraClip NT System Japan post market surveillance, the MitraClip best practice and challenging functional MR cases...
MitraClip and challenging anatomies
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Consult this session to learn from a selection of challenging Mitraclip cases, how to avoid and cope with various complications, such as single-leaflet device attachment and leaflet tear, mitral stenosis, chordal entanglement, and more!
Abstracts from submissions - PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Consult this session to read 3 of the abstracts submitted for PCR Tokyo Valves 2020: thrombocytopenia after transfemoral TAVI, current generation transcatheter aortic valves in patients with large aortic annuli, and TAVI with Evolut R vs. Sapien 3 in small aortic annulus.
Imaging Day - Case-based imaging for the mitral valve
14 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Which imaging is most relevant to clinical decision-making and procedural planning? Find out more on the pathophysiology of mitral regurgitation.
MitraClip imaging-based patient selection
17 Feb 2019 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2019
Consult this session to learn more about the suitable anatomies for degenerative mitral regurgitation and functional mitral regurgitation, and discover how to identify complex anatomy.
TAVI and other structural interventions
16 Feb 2019 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2019
Consult this session to discover various TAVI and other structural interventions cases and studies, and learn more about the role of procedural simulation with patient-specific 3D-printed aortic root models, the prognostic value of tricuspid valve geometry and leaflet coaptation status in patients undergoing tricuspid annuloplasty, and more!
MitraClip and other mitral procedures
16 Feb 2019 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2019
Consult this session to discover various compelling mitral interventions, such as transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for acute mitral regurgitation after ACS with cardiogenic shock, unexpected ST elevation during Cardioband for mitral valve, acute hypoxia requiring iatrogenic atrial septal defect closure, and more!
Case-based learning for the Heart Valve Team: imaging for mitral valve intervention
15 Feb 2019 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2019
Consult this session to learn more about the pathophysiology of mitral regurgitation, and discover how to interpret the findings of Transesophageal Echocardiography and how to select patients for MitraClip.
