Tetsuro Shimura
Latest contributions
Mastering LAA closure: a step-by-step case experience
14 Feb 2026 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2026
Master the step-by-step approach to Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure, covering procedural planning, device-specific strategies, complication prevention, and advanced bailout techniques such as leak closure with coiling or dual-device implantation.
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - TAVI basics
13 Feb 2026 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2026
This session offers a comprehensive overview of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) fundamentals, focusing on CT scan analysis for optimal patient and valve selection, strategies to avoid procedural complications, and approaches to streamline TAVI procedures for improved outcomes.
Complications of mitral TEER
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses complications associated with mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), showcasing innovative bailout methods such as snare-assisted retrieval of undeployed devices, managing leaflet perforations with latest-generation devices, cases of valve-adjacent tears, mechanical support considerations when pumps fail, and the clinical impact of iatrogenic fossa ovalis...
M-TEER around the world
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest insights and advancements in the field of Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (M-TEER) from around the world. Discover a new anatomical risk score for predicting procedural outcomes, two-year outcomes from the MiCLASP study, the impact of regurgitant volume to left atrial volume ratio on...
Rapid-fire - Outcome studies after valvular intervention
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
This session of rapid-fire submitted cases focuses on outcome studies after valvular intervention. Learn about clinical impacts of cerebral micro-bleeds in patients undergoing TAVI, explore the long-term outcomes of Venus P valve for dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tract, and more!
Complex diagnosis
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Gain valuable insights in how to deal with complex diagnoses in this session of rapid-fire submissions cases [in Japanese].
Achieving the optimal outcome using the latest self-expandable TAVI - LIVE case
17 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
An 86-year-old woman presented severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease with a preserved LV function. The operators performed a PCI of the RCA ostium one month ago. The CT showed a small femoral access (diameter: 5.3 to 4.9 mm).
After a predilatation with a 20 mm...
TAVI for complex valve
19 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Join this session to discover TAVI challenges for complex valves. Gain insights into variations in TAVI patient treatment: bicuspid valve with atypical calcium chunk, balloon-expandable valve implantation, sinus sequestration, hybrid therapy and more!
TAVI and difficult anatomy
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Consult this session to discover how TAVI techniques helped cases of complex anatomy, such as: extremely horizontal aorta patient treated with snare-assisted TAVI technique, a novel simplified pacing-over-the-wire technique, successful non-contrast TAVI, and much more!
Case-based challenging heart team decisions in combined structural heart diseases
25 Sep 2021 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2021
Watch this case-based session on combined structural heart diseases to discover what is the heart team approach for complex structure heart diseases, as well as how to manage a patient with multiple diseases.
