Masahiko Asami
Latest contributions
When transcatheter LAA closure becomes challenging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the technical and clinical challenges encountered during transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, including management of peri-device leaks, alternative access routes like transhepatic approaches, complications following surgical closures, and rare procedural adversities such as accidental aortic puncture.
Imaging to the rescue in LAA closure
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of advanced imaging modalities in left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Topics include novel risk assessment workflows for air embolism, evaluation protocols using cardiac CT and 3D TEE, reproducibility of anatomical classifications, and long-term follow-up outcomes with various imaging techniques.
Optimised patient selection for carotid artery stenting
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Optimize patient selection for carotid artery stenting with this session that highlights personalized approaches to ischaemic stroke treatment. Review bioactive stents versus endovascular therapy, feasibility and outcomes in near-occlusion cases, and long-term retrospective analyses supporting carotid stenting as a strategic ally in embolic stroke management.
Anatomy, physiology and clinical judgment: insights from contemporary strategies to guide PCI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover contemporary strategies integrating anatomy, physiology, and clinical judgment to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This session explores the impact of stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance in primary prevention, viability-guided PCI, and physiology-based decision-making including quantitative flow ratio (QFR). Learn about identifying patients at risk for major...
