
Shunsuke Kubo
Latest contributions
Mitral valve interventions cases
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
This session delves into the latest advancements in minimally invasive mitral valve interventions. Explore a range of cutting-edge techniques, including 4D intracardiac echocardiography-guided mitral valve-in-valve procedures, valve-in-ring for severe mitral stenosis, pre-emptive tip to base LAMPOON in valve-in-ring TMVR, and chordal mapping with live multi-planar reconstruction...

More possibilities in TEER - Treatment of degenerative mitral regurgitation
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Through case reviews, explore the latest advancements in transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for degenerative mitral regurgitation. Discover how a novel TEER device expands treatment possibilities, offering predictable and durable results.

Nightmare in mitral valve intervention
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Mitral interventions don’t always go as planned: learn how to navigate complex challenges, manage complications and optimize outcomes with this session!
You'll discover real-world cases (isolated PMVL prolapse treated with PASCAL, recurrent MR post-repair with the BATMAN procedure and edge-to-edge repair for primary MR with posterior MAC),...

M-TEER for primary mitral regurgitation
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
In this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session on M-TEER for primary mitral regurgitation, gain valuable insights starting with an overview of current TEER devices. Benefit from four case studies that highlight the features of these devices, explore strategies to prevent mitral regurgitation recurrence post-TEER, and delve...

Maximising the potential of MitraClip in TEER therapy
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest advancements in TEER therapy with this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session dedicated to MitraClip. Through expert-led case discussions, gain a deeper understanding of complex scenarios, including restricted posterior leaflet in functional mitral regurgitation, commissure lesion (A3P3), and MitraClip combined with Amulet.
This session also...

Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for degenerative mitral regurgitation and complex situations
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the complexities of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for degenerative mitral regurgitation in this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session. Gain insights into anatomical challenges, key procedural steps, and expert strategies for managing complex cases. Compare MitraClip and PASCAL for degenerative MR, learn how to handle commissural...

Breaking new ground in mitral valve interventions
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
What’s shaping the future of mitral valve therapies? This video from PCR London Valves 2024 unveils groundbreaking late-breaking trials that redefine the possibilities in mitral interventions.
You'll explore real-world insights from the OCEAN-Mitral registry on the MitraClip G4, uncover the link between tricuspid regurgitation and 3-year mortality...

MitraClip Asian experience: clinical evidence and experience in challenging anatomies
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session to gain insights into the clinical evidence of mitral TEER therapy for the Asian population, learn techniques for implanting a MitraClip in patients with challenging anatomy, and understand how to use the four clip sizes for optimal outcomes. The session also covers educational...

Nightmare in mitral valve interventions: sharing solutions together
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
This selection of cases showcase nightmare scenarios during mitral valve interventions. Find out what difficulties might arise during MitraClip procedure, and learn how to prevent complications through optimal treatments and bailouts.

TEER for primary mitral regurgitation
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
What are the current indications and future perspectives of using TEER for primary mitral regurgitation? Join this session if you want to gain insight into anatomical evaluation before TEER, learn the procedural strategy for complex primary mitral regurgitation, and explore the specific features of both MitraClip...

New possibilities in TEER
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Watch this session to get an overview of a new TEER device, follow the step-by-step procedure related to initial experiences with this device for a Japanese patient with degenerative mitral regurgitation, learn about the latest data from RCT and registries, and follow discussions of challenging TEER...

Tricuspid valve interventions
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Consult this session if you want to understand T-TEER/TTVR procedure, learn about clinical indication and appropriate patient selection for TEER/TTVR based on TRILUMINATE trial/TRISCEND study, and update your knowledge of current transcatheter technologies for tricuspid regurgitation.

Primary mitral regurgitation edge to edge repair with one device - LIVE case
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
An 83-year-old male presented symptomatic severe PMR due to lateral P2 chordal rupture, small LA and preserved LV function (68%). Watch the operators implant one XTW clip successfully.
LIVE case from Sendai Kousei Hospital - Sendai, Japan
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The role of WATCHMAN therapy in optimising results and future perspectives
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
This special session sponsored by Boston Scientific will help you understand the latest status and the value of WATCHMAN therapy, as well as learning about future perspectives of LAA closure by new WATCHMAN FLX pro.
Late-Breaking Trial session
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Explore pivotal findings from registries and studies, including the OCEAN-TAVI Registry on PPM prevalence in Asian TAVR patients, SIL-TAVI Registry insights on TAVI outcomes in cancer patients, the EXPAND G4 study's outcomes for Japanese MitraClip G4 recipients, and TRISTAR study's 30-day results on K-Clip for tricuspid...

Tailoring the TEER for an Asian patient
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this special session sponsored by Abbott, stay up to date with the latest real-world data from the EXPAND G4 study, understand the challenges that Asian heart anatomy presents for TEER therapy, and learn how the four clip sizes of the G4 MitraClip system can be...
Challenges in TEER for secondary mitral regurgitation
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Explore this session on secondary mitral regurgitation to understand the ideal case predictors gleaned from trials like EVEREST, COAPT, or MITRA-FR, delve into patient selection conundrums, including optimal medical therapy, examine technical challenges posed by atrial functional mitral regurgitation, and gain insights into TEER techniques for...

Rapid-fire - LAA closure and plugging
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this series of rapid-fire case submissions, explore cases of left atrium appendage closure and plugging. Discover compelling cases such as the transcatheter closure of a very late atrial septal defect device erosion, learn about the importance of transseptal puncture during left appendage closure, and more....
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for functional mitral regurgitation
16 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Master basic TEER techniques for functional mitral regurgitation through this teaching session. Learn about transseptal puncture, the importance of trajectory, crossing and grasping during TEER, as well as result assessment and more!
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TEER for degenerative mitral regurgitation and complex situations
16 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
In this teaching session, learn about common complex situations that may arise during TEER for mitral regurgitation. Explore how best to manage commissural mitral regurgitation and chordal entanglement, learn tips about imaging and implantation for degenerative mitral regurgitation, and more!
Challenging case in mitral valve intervention
19 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Consult this session to discover challenging mitral valve cases. Learn to anticipate challenging anatomy, determine optimal timing for MitraClip, and witness changes in degenerative and functional mitral regurgitation procedures.
My worst nightmare - Mitral valve intervention
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Through the three challenging cases presented in this session, each presenting an access, leaflet and clip nightmare, learn about optimal bailout and prevention methods to deal with these rare complications that can occur during transcatheter mitral valve intervention.

Expanding the spectrum of TEER suitability
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Join this session to delve into diverse Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) scenarios, covering optimal patient groups for MitraClip therapy, insights from the EXPAND G4 study and the meticulous choice of four clip sizes for varying valve anatomies.
Transcatheter repair for complex degenerative mitral regurgitation - LIVE case
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
An 83-year-old female with chronic kidney disease, RBBB, has severe mitral regurgitation due to P2 prolapse and preserved LV function (69 %).
The operators decide to implant 1 XTW clip, guided by TEE and left atrial pressure.
LIVE Case from Kokura Memorial Hospital Kitakyushu, Japan
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The tricuspid valve: from diagnosis to repair. An Asian perspective
19 Aug 2022
Watch the replay of the 5th of #PCRtokyo 2022’s six live webinars. You’ll learn all about ‘The tricuspid valve: from diagnosis to repair. An Asian perspective'

Tailoring mitral repair and optimising clinical outcomes using MitraClip G4
27 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021
Using the one-year results of the EXPAND study and the 30-day results of the EXPAND G4 study, this session highlights the value of the latest generation of MitraClip technologies, providing an overview of the strengths of the MitraClip G4 and its practical use on 2 case...

Case-based challenging edge-to-edge mitral repair
26 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021
Watch this session on mitral valve repair to learn how to successfully perform this procedure, especially in patients with challenging anatomies, and how to face any possible complications.

MitraClip™ G4 - Treat more patients with more options
20 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021
Thanks to this presentation on clip size selection based on each mitral valve anatomy, in which Shunsuke Kubo relies on concrete cases to illustrate his points, discover the wide range of products proposed, their specificities, and their interest according to whether it is a question of treating primary or...

MitraClip case in point in Japanese
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Find out more on the MitraClip NT System Japan post market surveillance, the MitraClip best practice and challenging functional MR cases...

Strategies to handle complications during interventions for structural heart disease: my worst nightmare - Part 1
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Consult this session to learn all about how to handle and avoid complications during interventions for structural heart disease, such as TAVI valve emboli, intra-aortic balloon occlusion, mitral leaflet tear, and more!
