Nadir Elamin

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Berne University Hospital - Bern, Switzerland

Latest contributions

TAVI: alternative access

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session addresses alternative access routes for TAVI in patients with challenging vascular anatomies. It includes innovative approaches such as transapical TAV-in-TAV procedures, transcaval implantation in emergency settings, and techniques for patients with hostile iliofemoral access, showcasing adaptive strategies when conventional access is not feasible.

Multiple valve interventions

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session delves into the complexities of multiple valve interventions, showcasing a fully transcatheter strategy for combined complex heart procedures. It presents stepwise approaches for managing multivalvular disease with severe pulmonary hypertension and sequential transcatheter strategies when single valve treatment is insufficient. Additional focus is given...

TAVI for aortic regurgitation: off-label use

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore the complexities and off-label challenges of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with severe pure aortic regurgitation. This session highlights the bold strategies, complication management, and innovative use of the Octacor valve in this demanding clinical scenario, providing valuable insights into navigating a difficult...

TAVI for aortic regurgitation: off-label use

TAVI: managing acute procedural complications

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

From deep implantation challenges to embolization and iatrogenic dissections, each presentation highlights techniques for addressing critical procedural hurdles. Topics include bailout strategies, managing embolized valves, complex second valve placements, and handling unusual TAVR scenarios, offering insights on navigating complications and ensuring procedural safety.

TAVI: managing acute procedural complications