Said Assaf Neto
Latest contributions
TAVI: nightmare in the cathlab - Annular perforation, coronary obstruction & balloon rupture
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents critical case analyses of complicated TAVI procedures, highlighting unexpected and severe intra-procedural events such as annular perforation, leaflet modification complications, coronary obstructions, and device failures. It emphasizes prevention strategies, bailout techniques, and acute management to prepare clinicians for handling TAVI-related emergencies effectively.
TAVI in aortic regurgitation
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the challenges and innovations in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic regurgitation. It covers complex clinical scenarios such as severe regurgitation post-endocarditis, alternative access routes complicated by prosthesis embolisation, and the use of dedicated TAVI devices in non-tricuspid valves. The session also...
Advanced TAVI: techniques, timing, and problem-solving
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Advance your knowledge in TAVI with this session addressing sophisticated techniques, procedural timing, and problem-solving in complex cases. Explore TAVI applications in rare quadricuspid valve anatomy with pure aortic insufficiency, strategic decision-making between TAVI and PCI, and innovative solutions for managing aortic stenosis in patients with...
TAVI in challenging scenarios, diving into real-life cases
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Navigate the complexities of challenging TAVI cases through real-life clinical scenarios. This session offers valuable insights into managing complications such as aortic regurgitation, bicuspid valves, valve-in-valve procedures, coronary obstruction, and large annulus with left ventricular outflow tract calcification. Participants will gain practical tips and tricks to...
Expanding horizons with balloon-expandable TAVI - LIVE Case
12 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
A 76-year-old male with a history of abdominal and iliac stent grafts (2022), severe COPD, prostate cancer, and gastric ulcer presented with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. CT and echocardiography showed a calcified bicuspid aortic valve with preserved LV function.
A 24.5 mm Myval valve was implanted without...
Problem-solving in challenging TAVI cases
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Explore complex and challenging TAVI cases with expert-led discussions covering redo TAVI procedures, horizontal aorta anatomy, rapid pacing protocols, lithotripsy-assisted interventions for severe calcific stenosis, and management of procedural complications including valve dislodgement.
Management of hostile access for TAVI
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
Access challenges are among the most critical hurdles in TAVI procedures. This session explores how to identify difficult access routes using pre-procedural CT, and demonstrates practical techniques to safely overcome these obstacles. Through real-life case presentations—including challenging femoral access with a shockwave balloon, carotid access, and...
