Niklas Schofer
Latest contributions
Tricuspid TEER - Advanced skills
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Want to take your tricuspid TEER skills to the next level? Watch this video!
You’ll discover how to tackle common anatomical challenges, improve your imaging techniques with tools like intra-cardiac echocardiography and learn expert strategies for managing complex cases. Don't miss these valuable tips and tricks!
Featured research - Tricuspid valve (Part 1)
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore the latest research on tricuspid valve interventions in this featured session from PCR London Valves 2024. Discover insights on the prognostic impact of heart failure hospitalization in severe tricuspid regurgitation, the influence of moderate mitral regurgitation in tricuspid TEER patients, the association of effective right...
Mitral TEER - Advanced skills (challenging anatomy - when, why and how?)
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Curious about how to tackle complex mitral valve anatomies with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)? This video dives straight into advanced techniques for challenging cases, delivering expert insights on expanding indications, optimal patient selection and precise procedural strategies.
Through real-world case presentations, you’ll learn the “when, why, and...
“Big and heavy” – TAVI in a severely calcified aortic stenosis with large annulus
22 Nov 2024
An 89-year-old male presented with worsening HF symptoms and a history of permanent AF and chronic renal failure. TTE confirmed severe AS, while coronary angiography revealed single vessel disease. He was referred to a heart valve center for further evaluation, where multislice computed tomography showed a...
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To repair or to replace the mitral valve: that is the question
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides a comprehensive understanding of both transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) techniques, including their respective advantages, suitability criteria, and clinical outcomes. The session features insights from a surgeon's perspective on the considerations and techniques involved in mitral valve repair...
Percutaneous tricuspid treatment in challenging anatomies
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session on percutaneous tricuspid treatment to explore key cases, including managing tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation in a patient with a giant right atrium, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair post-Mustard procedure, and tricuspid replacement in a challenging extreme anatomy case. You'll also learn about cross-caval treatment for torrential...
PASCAL Precision system simulation showcase: grasp the difference!
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this EuroPCR 2024 session, explore a transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair case, delve into discussions backed by simulation, evidence, and real-world cases to understand atraumatic clasp and closure techniques and predictable implant release. Additionally, gain insights into real-world evidence for tricuspid TEER from the EuroTR trial...
Pushing the limits of transcatheter mitral valve interventions
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions showcasing the latest advancements and challenges in transcatheter mitral valve interventions. Experts will present and discuss complex cases involving severely calcified mitral valves, mitral valve-in-ring implantations, and the management of mitral regurgitation associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy....
Clinical outcomes of transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Treating a wide range of patient anatomies with the PASCAL implants
06 Dec 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Sam Dawkins, Niklas Schofer and Mirjam Wild share the latest experience on Pascal implants for mitral and tricuspid TEER. Together they discuss the rationale for using the same device for mitral and tricuspid, how the skills and knowledge on MR can be used for TR,...
Tricuspid valve intervention in complex scenarios - Patient and procedural optimisation
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Watch this session to enhance your knowledge on optimizing patients throughout the entire transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention process— from pre-procedure preparation to post-procedural care. Learn effective strategies for managing immediate and early complications, refine post-procedural treatment plans, and gain insights into future strategies aimed at further...
The EVOQUE and PASCAL Precision systems in action: simulation- and case-based learning
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
This session explores the features of the PASCAL Precision and the EVOQUE tricuspid replacement systems through simulators and case presentations, while a panel of experts discuss the technology, witnessing live demonstrations of treating mitral and tricuspid regurgitation patients.
All you need to know about transcatheter treatment solutions for mitral regurgitation
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this session for a comprehensive understanding of mitral regurgitation including anatomy, pathophysiology, imaging interpretation for diagnosis, intervention selection and procedure guidance, and identifying future unmet needs, illustrated with a series of case examples.
Transcatheter tricuspid interventions: emerging evidence
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Get insights into the latest studies regarding transcatheter tricuspid interventions with this selection of presentations on TriCLASP, bRIGHT, PASTE, EVALUATE, and more!
HighLife TSMVR and their latest experiences, moving forward
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
A panel of experts review the latest clinical data, study progress and future plans regarding mitral valve replacement, and the position of HighLife, a new technology in this field.
Reinventing the treatment of patients with tricuspid valve disease
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
This innovative session takes you through the patient selection and anatomical characteristics when selecting amongst the different transcatheter options to treat tricuspid regurgitation, followed by a recorded demonstration using the PASCAL Precision repair system.
