Mohamed Abdel-Wahab

Mohamed Abdel-Wahab

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Heart Center Leipzig GmbH - Leipzig, Germany

Latest contributions

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...

Intervening in aortic regurgitation: are we finally there?

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...

Most impactful trials in structural heart disease 2024/2025

Abstracts and challenging clinical cases

30 Sep 2025 – From PCR Gulf Valves 2025

Engage with a dynamic collection of abstracts and challenging clinical cases that highlight the latest advances and investigative studies in interventional cardiology. Topics include innovative approaches to aortic stenosis management, AI-powered procedural planning, hemodynamic insights beyond traditional imaging, and complex valve interventions, providing a comprehensive overview...

Abstracts and challenging clinical cases

DOUBLE-CHOICE: Anesthesia strategies and self-expanding valve types for TAVI

29 Aug 2025

Fresh from his DOUBLE-CHOICE trial presentation at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab joins Yohei Ohno to discuss the key takeaways.

This two-by-two factorial randomised trial in patients undergoing TAVI compared a minimalist strategy using only local anesthesia with the standard of care, as well as two...

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Performing BASILICA: a step-by-step guide to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI

12 Sep 2025

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PCI for complex bifurcation disease - LIVE Case

23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

A 60-year-old male patient presented with an inferior STEMI one month ago, which was treated with RCA and LCx PCI. He was referred for LAD/diagonal PCI. The LV function was reduced (EF 45 %). The team performed a DK crush PCI, guided by IVUS.

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PCI for complex bifurcation disease - LIVE Case

Redo TAVI - How to treat different TAVI platforms when they fail

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Understand the complexities of redo TAVI procedures with emphasis on planning, valve platform characteristics, and tailored procedural strategies. This session features cases of redo TAVI for failed short-frame and tall-frame valves, alongside discussions on current evidence gaps guiding optimal management.

Redo TAVI - How to treat different TAVI platforms when they fail

Successful finale - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session covers the latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure, focusing on minimising vascular complications.

Learn about a novel patch-based closure system with encouraging early results in TAVI cases, highlighting the importance of deployment angle and ultrasound guidance.

The venous case presentation...

Successful finale - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure

Calcified nodules: a different beast?

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session offers a comprehensive exploration of calcified nodules, a challenging entity in PCI. Learn to identify these nodules with IVUS and OCT, understand their unique treatment challenges, and select optimal plaque modification tools through detailed case discussions.

Calcified nodules: a different beast?

New evidence for treatment of calcified coronary artery disease

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore the latest randomized trials and studies advancing the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease. This session covers cutting balloon use, lithotripsy versus conventional preparation, and one-year outcomes comparing rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser. Also highlighted is the EMPOWER CAD study focusing on women treated with...

New evidence for treatment of calcified coronary artery disease

Challenges and solutions in an expanding TAVI world

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This EuroPCR 2025 session addresses key challenges and emerging solutions in today’s rapidly evolving TAVI landscape. It presents the latest evidence on valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, alongside strategies for navigating the complexities of lifetime management in TAVI candidates. The programme features a...

Challenges and solutions in an expanding TAVI world

My approach for a calcified bifurcation lesion

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session provides a comprehensive approach to managing calcified bifurcation lesions. Learn how to interpret angiographic and intravascular imaging, plan interventions with appropriate devices for simplicity and safety, and evaluate final results to understand their clinical impact through real cases.

My approach for a calcified bifurcation lesion

How to successfully approach calcified bifurcation lesions?

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Calcified bifurcation lesions remain one of the toughest challenges in interventional cardiology, combining two high-risk features into one complex scenario.

In this discussion, Dejan Milasinovic, Miroslaw Ferenc, and Mohamed Abdel Wahab explain why this subset deserves dedicated attention. They highlight the critical role of intra-coronary imaging to...

How to successfully approach calcified bifurcation lesions?

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation with a dedicated CE-mark device: an underdiagnosed and undertreated disease

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Explore this session to learn about the unmet needs in aortic regurgitation (AR) and the performance of dedicated TAVI devices for AR. Discover why new thresholds for severe AR are necessary, and how traditional methods may underestimate its severity. Gain insights into the TRILOGY THV system,...

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation with a dedicated CE-mark device: an underdiagnosed and undertreated disease

TAV-in-SAV for surgical bioprosthetic valve failure

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Dive into the intricacies of TAV-in-SAV procedures for failed surgical bioprosthetic valves. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key information needed to evaluate a failed surgical bioprosthesis before considering a valve-in-valve intervention. Learn strategies to avoid high gradients and patient-prosthesis mismatch, and explore the clinical relevance...

TAV-in-SAV for surgical bioprosthetic valve failure

Mind the gap! - What's missing in the field of transcatheter aortic valve interventions

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

This session aims to uncover the hidden gaps in the field of transcatheter aortic valve interventions (TAVI). Explore strategies for optimizing hemodynamics, durability, flow, and frame expansion post-TAVI. Review current knowledge and emerging approaches to improve hemodynamic performance, device durability, and flow dynamics after TAVI. Discuss...

Mind the gap! - What's missing in the field of transcatheter aortic valve interventions

A window into the future - Expanding horizons for patients with long life expectancy with the Evolut FX + TAVI system

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Gain insights into the key considerations when performing TAVI in patients with long life expectancy, including long-term outcomes, valve durability, and the feasibility of future redo-TAVI. Discover the latest data on TAVI in women and patients with small annulus anatomy, as well as a live case...

A window into the future - Expanding horizons for patients with long life expectancy with the Evolut

Electrosurgery and leaflet modification: addressing an unmet need for transcatheter valve interventions

24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Electrosurgery and leaflet modification are revolutionizing transcatheter valve interventions, addressing unmet needs for patients who lack conventional treatment options. This video offers a deep dive into the clinical applications of these advanced techniques and equips you with the knowledge to implement them effectively.

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  • How electrosurgical tools,...
Electrosurgery and leaflet modification: addressing an unmet need for transcatheter valve interventions

Euro4C Team

19 Jun 2024

Discover the individuals driving the Euro4C Group, including the main board, national coordinators, research and education groups, and the dedicated editorial team!

Imaging-guided left main PCI - LIVE case

17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

A 53-year-old male with a history of advanced malignancy (lung adenoma) and mid LAD PCI last year, along with multiple risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and smoking), presented with angina and a positive stress test and CT. The angiography and CT showed significant left main stenosis...

Imaging-guided left main PCI

New data on TAVI

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session presents the latest research and data on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It covers a range of topics, including long-term results of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk severe aortic stenosis, real-world experience with novel transcatheter heart valve devices, outcomes in patients...

New data on TAVI

Innovation and strategies in TAVI: design, data and directions for clinical practice

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this session to explore considerations for TAVI implantation in small annuli, gain insights into future lifetime management, learn about the benefits of FX technology and clinical evidence beyond small annuli, and witness a live case procedure showcasing the innovation of FX plus. This session is...

Innovation and strategies in TAVI: design, data and directions for clinical practice

Undilatable calcified lesion with balloon - LIVE case

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

A 66-year-old male with a history of PAD, COPD, diabetes, and an LV function of 44% presented with unstable angina. Coronary angiography revealed a severe and heavily calcified RCA lesion undilatable with a balloon. The patient was referred to a centre specializing in calcified lesion treatment.
Using...

Calcified lesions: LIVE Educational Case

Essentials of lifetime management of TAVI patients

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Consult this session if you want to learn about the next generation transcatheter heart valve technology key features, procedural and clinical benefits, to learn tips and tricks for managing bicuspid and valve-in-valve interventions, and to understand procedural and clinical relevance of intermediate and XL sizes in...

Essentials of lifetime management of TAVI patients

Best contemporary clinical practice for TAVI

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Watch this session if you wish to explore emerging trends for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in younger patients, the specific considerations for TAVI in individuals with an extended life expectancy, and examine how valve design and implantation techniques can impact long-term outcomes.

Best contemporary clinical practice for TAVI

TAVI in complex scenarios - Valve-in-valve TAVI (TAV-in-SAV) - A tailored approach

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

This session is designed for those seeking an understanding of critical imaging principles in planning successful TAV-in-SAV procedures. Gain insights into the latest tools for pre-procedural imaging and learn how to develop customized algorithms for selecting transcatheter heart valves in individual patients undergoing TAV-in-SAV interventions.

TAVI in complex scenarios - Valve-in-valve TAVI (TAV-in-SAV) - A tailored approach

TAVI unleashed: optimisation of immediate and long-term outcomes

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Consult this session if you want to gain insights into the effects of paravalvular leak, conduction disturbances, stroke, and permanent pacemaker issues following transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The discussion also delves into the design of transcatheter heart valves and its implications for selecting the initial valve...

TAVI unleashed: optimisation of immediate and long-term outcomes

Valve performance and durability - Main considerations in selecting the right TAVI valve

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

In this session with LIVE case, participants discuss the critical role of valve selection in influencing patient outcomes. The focus includes understanding the latest clinical outcomes of supra-annular TAVI and SAVR, exploring their practical implications. The session also highlights the contribution of novel technology Evolut FX, in...

Valve performance and durability - Main considerations in selecting the right TAVI valve

TAVI in complex scenarios - Prevention and management of acute coronary obstruction

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Although acute coronary obstruction remains rare, it is a dramatic complication during TAVI: find out how to predict this preventable obstruction in different clinical scenarios by learning the key steps of the chimney stenting and BASILICA techniques, and get a glimpse into the future to learn...

TAVI in complex scenarios - Prevention and management of acute coronary obstruction

Planning and execution of re-do TAVI (TAV-in-TAV) procedures

19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Redo TAVI poses challenges but can be managed with a step-by-step procedural plan, ensuring better acute and long-term outcomes. Guidelines and industry resources aid in planning, yet forthcoming registry studies are essential for further data and insights. Watch this session to find out more!

Planning and execution of re-do TAVI (TAV-in-TAV) procedures