Thomas Nestelberger
Latest contributions
TAVI in bicuspid - Planning to performance
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in bicuspid aortic valves, this session examines anatomical assessment, sizing methods, and clinical outcomes. It includes meta-analyses and registry insights, addressing challenges such as stent deformation and leaflet modification to guide optimal TAVI performance in this distinct patient population.
All you need to know about interventional therapies for pulmonary embolism
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on interventional therapies for pulmonary embolism, this session guides on establishing and sustaining Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT), refining patient selection for intervention, choosing appropriate technologies, and identifying intraprocedural markers indicating successful treatment outcomes.
TAVI Durability: Evidence and contemporary practice
13 Apr 2026
Discover the latest insights on TAVI durability in this replay, where O. Demir, T. Nestelberger and T. Rheude break down the evidence and highlight what it means for clinical practice and long‑term patient care.
Challenging vascular access and closure management
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address challenging vascular access and closure management in complex TAVI cases. This session covers the selection of femoral access, use of PTA and intravascular lithotripsy, and strategies to manage closure failure with illustrative real-world cases.
The best clinical cases in PFO closure and carotid stenting
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore compelling clinical cases showcasing the latest interventions in PFO closure and carotid stenting. This session covers bilateral carotid occlusion with syncope, acute cerebral circulatory insufficiency management, complex peripheral artery disease post-radiotherapy, and innovative dual-device approaches for challenging PFOs.
How to build a tricuspid programme?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn how to build a successful tricuspid valve programme with a focus on patient screening protocols, heart team roles, and post-procedural management. Gain expert perspectives on organizational requirements, referral optimization, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality assessment for tricuspid interventions.
Featured Cases - Combined valve interventions (Part 2)
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore the cutting-edge field of combined valve interventions in this Featured Cases - Combined Valve Interventions (Part 2) session. Witness real-world case presentations showcasing simultaneous M-TEER and TTVR, transcatheter interventions for aortic and mitral prostheses dysfunction and tricuspid valve disease, India's first double valve-in-valve (mitral and...
Rapid-Fire - Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into a rapid-fire session showcasing the latest advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). Explore a case of using the LuX TTVR system to salvage a single leaflet device attachment TriClip, a unique case combining multiple interventional strategies for severe tricuspid regurgitation, and the first...
Featured cases - TAVI coronary complications
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into this session featuring selected PCR London Valves 2024 Clinical Cases submissions on TAVI coronary complications. Explore a case of post-TAVR acute pulmonary edema, an unusual inter-TAVI diastolic gradient, late coronary artery occlusion after TAVR-in-SAVR, acute coronary syndrome after TAVI due to subacute left main...
Unlocking the potential of mitral and tricuspid valves clipping
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
This session examines two compelling cases: a 78-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, chest trauma, an osteoporotic sternum fracture, and NYHA II exertional dyspnoea, and an 82-year-old man with chronic three-vessel coronary artery disease, bradycardic AF, peripheral arterial disease, spinal stenosis, and chronic kidney disease. Through...
Complication occurring during PCI of calcified coronary lesions
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this in-depth session on the complications encountered during PCI of calcified coronary lesions, featuring real-world challenges like no flow with coronary dissection, stuck wires, and non-dilatable lesions. From the "Kokeshi phenomenon" to IVL-induced RCA dissection, this session highlights key lessons and red flags, emphasizing the...
Complex PCI in NSTEMI - Part 1
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Experts will present and discuss challenging cases, including scenarios involving bleeding risks, wandering coronary stents, and the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance...
Cardiovascular intervention for chronic heart failure: where do we stand?
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Complex PCI leading to complex complications
20 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Get an insight on Complex PCI by exploring five different cases where ingenuity and fast decision-making are crucial to deal with complex complications.
