N. Van Mieghem

Nicolas Van Mieghem

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Erasmus MC ingang Westzeedijk - Rotterdam, Netherlands

Latest contributions

TAVI - LIVE case

18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This educational session presents a live TAVI case from St. Thomas' Hospital in London, providing detailed insights into patient presentation, imaging analysis, operator strategy, and device selection. It includes a live procedural demonstration complemented by a recorded case from Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, offering...

TAVI: LIVE Educational Case from St. Thomas' Hospital - London, UK

TAVI - Haemodynamic performance and valve durability

18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session provides an in-depth exploration of haemodynamic performance and valve durability following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences between invasive and echocardiographic gradients post-TAVI, evaluate the haemodynamic profiles of various transcatheter valve platforms, and appreciate their implications...

TAVI - Haemodynamic performance and valve durability

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation: different animal, different challenges, different approaches

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session delves into the unique anatomical and pathophysiological challenges posed by pure aortic regurgitation and their impact on treatment strategies. It reviews clinical outcomes with established and new transcatheter devices, and presents emerging technologies that promise to advance therapeutic options for this distinct patient population.

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation: different animal, different challenges, different approaches

Planning a lifetime of care in younger patients with Evolut FX+: from index valve to future options

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

Watch this PCR London Valves 2025 session to take a deep look at the latest evidence in low-risk aortic stenosis, the durability of contemporary valves, and how anatomy — especially in women and patients with small annuli — shapes long-term strategy.

From index TAVI with Evolut FX+...

Planning a lifetime of care in younger patients with Evolut FX+: from index valve to future options

Complex valve-in-valve leaflet modification - LIVE case

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

Delve into a complex valve-in-valve leaflet modification through a LIVE educational case from Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, complemented by expert analysis and a recorded case from Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam. This session presents patient imaging, operator strategy, and detailed procedural insights that enhance understanding of advanced...

Complex valve-in-valve leaflet modification: LIVE Educational Case from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France

Featured research: latest advances in mitral TEER and valve repair technologies

16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents featured research on mitral valve interventions, including two-year outcomes from the MitraClip G4 EXPAND study, comparative data of mitral TEER versus redo surgery in failed surgical repair, evidence from novel TEER programs in non-surgical centers, and safety and efficacy results of the NeoNova...

Featured research: latest advances in mitral TEER and valve repair technologies

Meet the masters: complex TAVI

16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session offers an in-depth exploration of complex Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures, emphasizing practical aspects crucial for daily clinical practice. Expert TAVI operators share their extensive experience, providing valuable tips and tricks on case selection, procedural strategies, and managing complications to optimize patient outcomes.

Meet the masters: complex TAVI

Late-breaking evidence in structural and coronary interventions - Part 2

16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents the latest data from pivotal late-breaking trials in interventional cardiology. Highlights include one-year results from the ADALA trial, first-in-man use of the Vivasure PerQseal Elite for large hole arterial closure, two-year outcomes of the DragonFly system in China, six-month European outcomes, and insights...

The Top Late-Breaking Trials - Part 2

Innovation to address unmet clinical needs in transcatheter valve therapies

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Discover innovations addressing unmet clinical needs in transcatheter valve therapies. This session shares case-based experiences including young aortic stenosis patients, mitral regurgitation with annular calcification, and severe tricuspid regurgitation with right ventricular dysfunction, alongside the latest advances in TAVI, TMVR, and tricuspid interventions.

Innovation to address unmet clinical needs in transcatheter valve therapies

Emerging indications for TAVI in 2025

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Prepare for emerging TAVI indications anticipated in 2025. This session reviews clinical cases including asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, moderate aortic stenosis with heart failure, and severe aortic regurgitation. It discusses supporting evidence from clinical trials, evolving transcatheter technologies, and practical treatment approaches for these novel indications.

Emerging indications for TAVI in 2025

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

Innovations in TMVR and Intrepid trial updates

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This EuroPCR 2025 session highlights the evolving role of transcatheter mitral valve replacement, focusing on the clinical potential of mitral regurgitation elimination. Get an overview of the current status of the Intrepid TMVR programme, learn about the transition to the 29Fr transfemoral system, and explore how...

Innovations in TMVR and Intrepid trial updates

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

What are the emerging indications for TAVI in 2025?

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Tiffany Patterson, Nicolas Van Mieghem, and Philippe Généreux discuss emerging indications for TAVI in 2025. They review recent evidence on asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, highlighting four randomised trials—RECOVERY, AVATAR, ONLY TAVR, and EVoLVeD—that show TAVI or surgical AVR reduces hospitalisations for heart failure and trends toward...

What are the emerging indications for TAVI in 2025?

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - Are we there yet?

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Are we ready to embrace transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) as the next big step in mitral interventions? Find out in this must-watch video!

Discover the key anatomical factors that favor TMVR over TEER, get acquainted with cutting-edge TMVR platforms like Tioga, Cephea and Intrepid, and master...

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement - Are we there yet?

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation - LIVE case

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Watch a LIVE case followed by a recorded case on aortic regurgitation:

  • An 86-year-old male with a history of stroke and prostate cancer presenting acute heart failure due to severe pure aortic regurgitation and LV dysfunction (EF 39%). A 27 mm JenaValve Trilogy prosthesis was implanted without...
TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation

TAVI for aortic regurgitation

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Curious about advancing your knowledge in TAVI for aortic regurgitation? Don’t miss this video!

You'll dive into the diagnostic and treatment strategies to optimize outcomes in patients with aortic regurgitation, explore groundbreaking technologies like the Jenavalve Trilogy THV system and gain insights from the latest clinical evidence and...

TAVI for aortic regurgitation

Featured research - Aortic valve (Part 1)

24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Dive into the latest research on aortic valve interventions in this two-part featured research session. Explore a wide range of topics, including the safety and efficacy of novel transcatheter aortic valve systems, hemodynamic outcomes, risk scoring, and peri-procedural considerations.

Featured research - Aortic valve (Part 1)

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.

You’ll discover:

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

Leading innovation for patients with valvular heart disease

24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Discover the newest advancements in transcatheter heart valves and their role in modern lifetime management of valvular heart disease. Review the latest clinical outcomes demonstrating improved patient care and explore how a diverse device portfolio addresses a wide range of valve anatomies.

Leading innovation for patients with valvular heart disease

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with systolic heart failure and moderate aortic stenosis (TAVR UNLOAD)

28 Oct 2024

Mirvat Alasnag interviews Nicolas M. Van Mieghem about the results of the TAVR UNLOAD trial he presented at the TCT Conference 2024.

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Identification and treatment of (sub)clinical transcatheter valve thrombosis

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session offers a practical guide to CT diagnosis of HALT/RLM, highlighting the importance of taking HALT/RLM seriously and providing insights into approaching HALT/HAM and the potential impact of pharmacotherapy. Gain knowledge on determining leaflet thickening and mobility through MSCT, receive updates on antithrombotic treatment strategies...

Identification and treatment of (sub)clinical transcatheter valve thrombosis

Transformative imaging in the clinical pathway of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Explore this EuroPCR 2024 session for a comprehensive understanding of the imaging pathway in transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions, including diagnosis, therapy, and post-procedural follow-up, discover innovative, transformative imaging techniques such as 4D intracardiac echocardiography and dual-source photon-counting CT, and learn how these innovations can be applied in...

Transformative imaging in the clinical pathway of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions

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

Align for the future with next-generation balloon expandable THV technology

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

In this session, explore the next-generation balloon-expandable Myval Octacor THV, focusing on its key features, procedural impact, and potential clinical benefits. Understand the procedural steps for planning and implanting it, especially for intermediate and extra-large sizes, using the Octalign technique. Learn about the unmet clinical need...

Align for the future with next-generation balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve technology

TAVI hotline: long-term registry data

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session presents and discusses long-term registry data on various aspects of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It covers topics such as the surgical versus transcatheter approach in combined coronary and aortic valve disease, long-term outcomes of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement, and registry data...

TAVI hotline: long-term registry data

Crossing the finishing line - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Tune in to this session for insights on optimizing vascular access and closure techniques. Explore steps like thorough CT analysis, ultrasound-guided puncture, and contingency plans for alternative access methods to minimize complications. Discover a novel patch-based closure approach offering immediate hemostasis and simplified usage, addressing issues...

Crossing the finishing line - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure

Clinical experience with DurAVR THV: a new class, biomimetic TAVI

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Join Azeem Latib, Christopher Meduri, and Nicolas Van Mieghem as they explore the history of cutting-edge tissue science in the TAVI space. Learn about the development of a biomimetic aortic valve design and insights from the DurAVR FIH study on this balloon-expandable platform. Discover the link...

Clinical experience with DurAVR THV: a new class, biomimetic TAVI

Finishing strong - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Consult this session to grasp the current landscape of techniques for closing large holes in both arterial and venous contexts. Acquire valuable tips and tricks aimed at minimizing vascular complications, and learn about the innovative patch-based closure approach for a comprehensive understanding.

Finishing strong - Latest best practices and technologies for large hole arterial and venous closure