Ole De Backer
Latest contributions
LAAC: current and future indications
03 Jun 2025
Watch the replay of this webinar and learn about the evidence (current guidelines and indications) for LAAC in 2025, and so much more!
Combined LAA closure and transcatheter mitral valve repair - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 82-year-old male patient with a history of PM (pacemaker) implantation in 2024, and ischaemic cardiomyopathy presented with symptomatic heart failure due to severe secondary mitral regurgitation and impaired LV function (EF 40 %). He also presented with recurrent gastro-intestinal bleeding while on DOAC for atrial...
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...
All you need to know on aorto iliac disease during TAVI: from access to complications management
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expertise in managing aorto-iliac disease during TAVI procedures, from access planning to complication management. This session covers key imaging techniques, decision-making regarding stenting and lesion modification, approaches to access-related complications, and criteria for involving vascular surgeons, ensuring procedural safety and success.
Case-based learning on different aspects of transcatheter LAA closure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Engage in case-based learning focused on transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. This session covers safe transseptal puncture techniques, state-of-the-art standard LAA closure procedures, management of challenging LAA anatomies, and optimization of post-procedure antithrombotic therapy in high-risk patients.
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...
Which valve is best for my patient?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session guides clinicians in selecting the most appropriate transcatheter aortic valve tailored to individual patient characteristics. Through diverse case discussions, including patients with coronary artery disease, small anatomies, bicuspid valves, and surgical bioprostheses, it elucidates decision-making processes and planning for complex TAVI anatomies.
Hotline TAVI 1: extended analysis of the randomised trials
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain comprehensive insights from extended analyses of randomized TAVI trials. This session reviews five-year UK TAVI outcomes, cardiac damage evolution in asymptomatic aortic stenosis, one-year results from the LANDMARK trial, and three-year comparisons of balloon-expandable valves, highlighting critical clinical implications.
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...
Learnings from Evolut Low Risk 5-year and SMART 2-year trials : from evidence to practice
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
At EuroPCR 2025, Angela McInerney, Didier Tchétché, and Ole De Backer discuss key results from the SMART and Evolut Low Risk trials. The SMART trial compared balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves in small annulus patients, showing better hemodynamics with the Evolut platform at 2 years. The Evolut...
What are the essential aspects of transcatheter LAA closure?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Ole De Backer and Philippe Garot discuss the rapid evolution of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion.
They begin by contrasting patient selection in Europe and the US, where approaches diverge significantly: in Europe, very high bleeding risk remains the main criterion, while in the US, LAA...
Heart to Heart Conversations podcasts – expert insights in interventional cardiology, anytime, anywhere
06 Feb 2025
Stay ahead in interventional cardiology with Heart-to-heart podcasts, the audio companion to our acclaimed webinar series.
Pushing the boundaries to optimise patient outcomes: from planning to success
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Learn from experts about achieving optimal TAVI outcomes, tailoring approaches for lifetime management, and mastering tips for diverse anatomical challenges.
Transcatheter mitral intervention for failed surgical valves and rings - The toolkit
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Looking to enhance your approach to failed surgical mitral valves and rings? This video is a must-watch!
You’ll explore patient selection, master the steps of mitral valve-in-valve and valve-in-ring procedures, and learn strategies like valve cracking and LAMPOON to overcome key challenges.
Optimising TAVI for bicuspid aortic stenosis: experience with a novel self-expanding system
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Watch this session to explore the latest trial results and insights on treating bicuspid aortic stenosis with self-expanding valves. Learn key tips for optimal outcomes, including the importance of supra-annular assessment, appropriate sizing, and techniques to prevent underexpansion. Discover the VitaFlow specifications and clinical data, including...
What is the optimal TAVI access approach in contemporary practice?
14 May 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2024
What is the optimal TAVI access approach in today’s practice? Ole De Backer and Maarten Vanhaverbeke break down the latest evidence and trends in TAVI access. Watch this video to learn about the dominance of transfemoral access, the role of alternative routes like transcarotid and transaxillary,...
Non-transfemoral TAVI - The toolkit
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
When should you consider alternative access for TAVI instead of the transfemoral route? This video dives right into the different non-transfemoral approaches, from transsubclavian to transcaval, and explains when each technique is most appropriate.
Learn how vascular modification can expand access options for more patients and discover...
Mastering structural heart intervention with innovations in imaging
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore the future of transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies in this innovative session. Learn how advanced imaging techniques like CT/fluoro fusion and 4D intracardiac echocardiography are revolutionizing complex procedures, enhancing both safety and outcomes. Hear from experienced operators as they share their insights on the evolving...
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...
The many faces of complex TAVI
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Learn how to navigate challenging cases illustrating the complexities of TAVI procedures and the importance of device selection and implantation technique. Discover strategies for tackling issues like bicuspid aortic stenosis, difficult access, and complex anatomies.
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...
Optimisation of your valve implantation to ensure lifelong outcomes using a novel self-expanding valve
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Gain insights into the importance of valve optimization post-implantation to secure acute and long-term outcomes. In this session, you will discover the new features and benefits of the ACURATE Prime platform illustrated by a recorded case, and compare how different TAVI platforms perform when treating larger...
TAVI - Advanced skills: overcoming challenges in transfemoral procedures
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover how to master advanced techniques and navigate the most challenging situations in transfemoral TAVI procedures. This session will guide you through the potential pitfalls, teach you how to manage unanticipated scenarios and provide strategies for addressing complications during transcatheter heart valve (THV) deployment.
You’ll also dive...
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,...
TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis: when and how?
10 Oct 2024
Discover with D. Milasinovic and O. De Backer when and how to perform TAVI in bicuspid aortic valve stenosis.
Management of LAA closure complications
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores the various complications that can arise during left atrial appendage (LAA) closure procedures, including pericardial effusion, device embolisation, and procedural strokes. Learn how to identify risk factors, prevent these complications, and effectively manage them through case-based discussions and expert guidance.
LAA closure - LIVE case
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 78-year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and a history of pacemaker implantation in 2023, presented with retinal hemorrhage while on NACO for AF. Despite a CHA2DS2-VASC score of 5, anticoagulation was withdrawn. The operators implanted a Watchman device in the LAA via a venous right femoral...
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...
REC-CAGEFREE II, NOTION-2, LANDMARK: Three major late-breaking trials presented at EuroPCR 2024
15 May 2024
The Course Directors have selected 3 major Late Breaking Trials (LBTs) that were presented for the first time during the 2024 edition of EuroPCR. These trials were selected on account of their design, outcomes and potential to influence daily clinical practice.
Contemporary TAVI: the VISION of lifetime management
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, discover how pre-procedural assessment is used to optimize procedural outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for patients undergoing TAVI, learn the intricacies of selecting the most suitable valve for each individual patient, considering their unique anatomical and clinical factors, and engage in discussions...
