Ömer Göktekin

Omer Goktekin

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital - Istanbul, Türkiye

Latest contributions

Challenges and complications in coronary interventions

23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Discuss real-world challenges and complications in coronary interventions including heavily calcified LAD PCI, cardiac crisis management, and rare intramural hematoma cases. The session emphasizes the importance of IVUS guidance and operator expertise in complex scenarios.

Challenges and complications in coronary interventions

Advancing the standard of care in PCI with Bioadaptor: from simple to complex

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session provides an in-depth overview of Bioadapter technology and its potential to overcome the limitations of current drug-eluting stents (DES) in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Speakers present data from recent trials, including the Bioadapter RCT and the Infinity Sweetheart study, demonstrating a reduction in target lesion...

Advancing the standard of care in PCI with Bioadaptor: from simple to complex

How are we going to treat these sick patients presenting with pulmonary embolism?

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Address the urgent clinical question of how to treat patients presenting with pulmonary embolism across varying risk profiles. This session covers risk stratification and discusses interventional treatment options through detailed case analyses of intermediate and high-risk patients, providing practical guidance for individualized management.

How are we going to treat these sick patients presenting with pulmonary embolism?

Catheter-based treatment of pulmonary embolism

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore catheter-based interventions for pulmonary embolism, addressing high-risk and massive thrombus cases, management of severe complications, and clinical scenarios involving multiple concurrent challenges to optimize patient care and procedural success.

Catheter-based treatment of pulmonary embolism

Rapid-Fire - Rare and unusual (Part 1)

24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of rare and unusual interventional cardiology cases. Witness the first known case of dual valve-in-valve replacement in caval valve implantation, the management of device-related allergic reactions, and the treatment of left atrial thrombi associated with appendage occlusion devices. Explore solutions...

Rapid-Fire - Rare and unusual (Part 1)

Left main bifurcation techniques: ultra-low contrast PCI, modified reverse wire technique & more!

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session showcases various techniques for managing complex left main bifurcation lesions, including the use of ultra-low contrast PCI in calcific disease, a modified reverse wire technique for severely angulated branches, and navigating subtotal occlusions, tortuosity, and trifurcations in post-TAVI PCI. The discussions provide practical insights...

Left main bifurcation techniques: ultra-low contrast PCI, modified reverse wire technique & more!

Antegrade CTO PCI: how to develop a consistent and systematic strategy ?

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This replay provides a comprehensive guide to mastering antegrade wire escalation (AWE), managing failed procedures, and utilizing IVUS to address ambiguous proximal caps. Additionally, learn when to stop in the event of a failed case and explore alternative strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Antegrade CTO PCI: how to develop a consistent and systematic strategy ?

Ultra-low contrast techniques in complex and high-risk coronary interventions

07 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023

Explore this session to gain insights into reducing operator reliance on contrast in PCI for enhanced safety and quality, particularly in complex scenarios. Discover essential tips, tricks, and specialized tools tailored for ultra-low-contrast PCI. Additionally, immerse yourself in a practical, step-by-step example through a recorded ultra-low-contrast...

Ultra-low contrast techniques in complex and high-risk coronary interventions

Rare complications of structural intervention

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Join us in this session for a look at rare and challenging scenarios in structural interventions: delve into the complexities of an ascending aorta mycotic aneurysm in a patient with a prior TAVI procedure, witness a unique case showcasing a misloaded self-expanding TAVR device, uncover the...

Rare complications of structural intervention

Rapid-fire - Challenging TAVI procedures - Part 3

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

TAVI in patients with coronary artery disease

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Consult this session for a swift overview of navigating TAVI complexities in the presence of coronary artery disease: navigate through cases involving the management of severe aortic stenosis coupled with stable severe coronary artery disease, explore scenarios where valvular and coronary calcium present challenges, witness successful treatment...

TAVI in patients with coronary artery disease

Aortic and arterial peripheral interventions in challenging anatomies

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Explore the fascinating domain of aortic and arterial peripheral interventions in the context of challenging anatomies in this session: gain insights into the management of a superior mesenteric artery aneurysm, witness the fortunate outcome of a neglected aortic dissection, delve into the rare diagnosis of acute...

Aortic and arterial peripheral interventions in challenging anatomies

Complex aortic therapies

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of complex aortic therapies: delve into the intricate case of aortic rupture in a patient with ACTA2 mutation, witness the rare occurrence of massive haemoptysis in a patient who underwent surgical repair for coarctation 20 years ago, uncover...

Complex aortic therapies

Radial artery: the best friend of double mesh carotid stents?

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

In these slides, follow the steps described one by one to ensure the success of a high-quality radial procedure, and learn more about carotid artery stenting using radial approach, among others!

Radial artery: the best friend of double mesh carotid stents?

Endovascular management for pulmonary embolism

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

If you are interested  in expanding your knowledge on endovascular management for pulmonary embolism, do no miss watching this compelling series of cases including among others, DJ in pulmonary artery -ST-segment elevation, an unexpected culprit- MIGRA, unexpected complication of leadless pacemaker implantation and more.

Endovascular management for pulmonary embolism

EuroPCR 2023 Hotlines/Late-Breaking clinical data: focus on left main and bifurcation PCI

16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Listen to the presenters give you the latest information on left main and bifurcation from a series of late-breaking trials presented at EuroPCR 2023:

- The five-year follow-up of the EBC TWO 5-year follow-up study, which evaluated provisional versus culotte intervention for coronary bifurcations
- KISS: the benefit...

Hotlines on left main and bifurcation lesions

Challenging and complication cases

15 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022

Watch this GulfPCR-GIM 2022 session to learn how to deal with post-infarction ventricular rupture, an unusual post-CABG complication, a left main complication with the LACOSTE technique, the entrapment of a knotted catheter in the radial artery during primary PCI, and much more!

Challenging and complication cases

TAVI challenges: session 2

28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022

Watch this PCR LV 2022 session to learn how to treat TAVI with severe peripheral calcifications, a complex TAVI with extreme tortuous and horizontal aorta, or even TAVI in aortic regurgitation patient after failed attempt with commercial device. 

TAVI challenges: session 2

Below-the-knee angioplasty for critical limb ischemia

19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch the 2 pre-recorded cases of this EuroPCR 2022 session and follow the debates they generate to learn about the toolbox needed for below-the-knee angioplasty, define which vessel to treat according to wound location, and learn a step-by-step approach to recanalise tibial vessels.

Below-the-knee angioplasty for critical limb ischemia

Valve-in-valve could be a challenging procedure

19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch this session on valve-in-valve to learn how to deal with challenging procedures: FIH experience with first dedicated transcatheter leaflet splitting device, bioprosthesis haemodynamics and coronary flow after TAVI in TAVI, and simultaneous complex transcatheter treatment for degenerated prosthetic valves. 

Valve-in-valve could be a challenging procedure

Upper limb and visceral artery treatment

Watch this session on upper limb and visceral artery treatment to discover some compelling cases, such as the endovascular upper limb salvage in a patient with a thrombotic complication after SARS-COV2 vaccine, the extraction of a multiple kinked catheter in the brachial artery, the treatment of...

Upper limb and visceral artery treatment

Tailored procedure for carotid angioplasty

Consider the case of an asymptomatic patient treated by stenting with distal protection filter and the one of a symptomatic patient treated by double mesh stent plus proximal protection device to discuss complications during CAS and carotid angioplasty strategy, among others.

Tailored procedure for carotid angioplasty

Endovascular aortic arch aneurysm treatment

17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Watch this session to gain insight into the treatment of endovascular aortic arch aneurysm, thanks to a selection of challenging cases: the percutaneous device closure of a leaking descending aortic pseudoaneurysm, an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm closure with a vascular plug, and more!

Endovascular aortic arch aneurysm treatment

Treating ASD and VSD in heart failure patients

17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Consult this session to learn more about the treatment of atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect in heart failure patients with a selection of complex cases: atrial septal defect in a patient with dextrocardia, NobleStitch failure after a percutaneous PFO closure, ventricular septal defect after...

Treating ASD and VSD in heart failure patients

Contemporary TAVI in 2021 - Session with LIVE case

15 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021

Watch the LIVE case of a 76-year-old female patient with DM and HTN, who had MPI 2 years ago and who presented with severe aortic stenosis, and discuss device selection based on coronary anatomy, cerebral protection device use, and peripheral vascular access management.

Contemporary TAVI in 2021

Case-based learning for the Heart Valve Team: TAVI in pure aortic regurgitation

19 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session on TAVI in pure aortic regurgitation to learn more about the anatomy and pathophysiology of aortic regurgitation, the current and emerging surgical treatment options, and the potential role of TAVI in this patient group and how to identify potential candidates for transcatheter intervention.

Case-based learning for the Heart Valve Team: TAVI in pure aortic regurgitation

Technical solutions for a successful femoro-popliteal complex desobstruction

24 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session on femoro-popliteal complex desobstruction to learn technical solutions from experts to successfully perform this procedure, with compelling clinical cases involving a highly calcific stenotic left common femoral artery, the opening of a long-segment calcific CTO of the superficial femoral artery, and more!

Technical solutions for a successful femoro-popliteal complex desobstruction

From aortic root to iliac vessel aneurysm therapies

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about aneurysm therapies, and discover compelling cases along with innovative treatment strategies, such as the percutaneous closure of an aortic giant pseudo-aneurysm, the TEVAR for coarctation of aorta with dissecting aortic aneurysm, and more!

Predictors of success and new techniques for PCI of CTO

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about the predictors of success and the new techniques for PCI of CTO: comparison of EuroCTO (CASTLE) and J-CTO scores, conventional vascular access site approach vs. fully transwrist approach, and more!

Predictors of success and new techniques for PCI of CTO

Critical limb ischaemia antegrade below-the-knee angioplasty - LIVE Case

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn all about first intention anterograde access, the currently available wires and how to use microcatheters and low-profile balloons.

Critical limb ischaemia antegrade below-the-knee angioplasty