Prof. Thomas Walther

Thomas Walther

Cardiac surgeon
Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt - Frankfurt, Germany

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Latest contributions

Active posterior leaflet replacement - A novel transcatheter approach for the treatment of primary and secondary mitral regurgitation

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Find out more about an innovative transcatheter strategy for managing both primary and secondary mitral regurgitation in this EuroPCR 2025 session. Experts introduce the concept of active posterior leaflet replacement and present the Polares MRace device—a novel solution designed to address the limitations of current therapies....

Active posterior leaflet replacement - A novel transcatheter approach for the treatment of primary and secondary mitral regurgitation

Pushing the boundaries to optimise patient outcomes: from planning to success

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Learn from experts about achieving optimal TAVI outcomes, tailoring approaches for lifetime management, and mastering tips for diverse anatomical challenges.

Pushing the boundaries to optimise patient outcomes: from planning to success

Featured cases - When the cardiologist meets the surgeon

26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

Dive into a collection of captivating clinical cases where the cardiologist and surgeon collaborate to tackle complex cardiovascular challenges. From direct vision TAVI implantation during left ventricular assist device surgery to managing iatrogenic annulus rupture during TAVR, this session offers invaluable insights into the art of...

Featured cases - When the cardiologist meets the surgeon

Non-transfemoral TAVI - The toolkit

25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024

When should you consider alternative access for TAVI instead of the transfemoral route? This video dives right into the different non-transfemoral approaches, from transsubclavian to transcaval, and explains when each technique is most appropriate.

Learn how vascular modification can expand access options for more patients and discover...

Non-transfemoral TAVI - The toolkit

Aortic regurgitation - Part 2

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Dive into this session on aortic regurgitation to uncover the promising short-term outcomes of managing aortic regurgitation in patients with LVADs using a specialized TAVI device, to gain insights from an intermodal assessment approach utilizing both cardiac CT and MRI to evaluate the severity of aortic...

Aortic regurgitation - Part 2

Key questions in aortic valve intervention - How to navigate valve sequencing in younger patients?

21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

What are the aspects to consider when treating younger patients? In this session, get both the interventional cardiologist's and the surgeon's perspective. What do we know and what do we need to know about valve sequencing and hemodynamics? What about CT planning and execution of redo-TAVI?...

Key questions in aortic valve intervention - How to navigate valve sequencing in younger patients?

Late-breaking trials on latest-generation aortic valves and dedicated transcatheter devices

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Find out the outcomes of the main studies on the latest-generation valves and devices presented at PCR LV 2023 to better determine their benefits, performance and interest in the treatment of specific aortic pathologies: REACCESS-2 Study, ACURATE Neo2 PMCF post-market registry, OCEAN-TAVI registry, ShortCut Pivotal Study, and...

Late-breaking trials on latest-generation aortic valves and dedicated transcatheter devices

Aortic stenosis in the younger patient: procedural complications and lifetime management

21 Nov 2021 – From PCR London Valves 2021

Biological, surgical valves and TAVIs are being implanted in younger and younger patients. Since these procedures must be planned in the best possible way to minimize future complications, and because the lifetime management of these patients must be thought of, watch this session to get very useful...

Aortic stenosis in the younger patient: procedural complications and lifetime management

TAV in TAV for an 8-year old degenerating TAVI device - Session with LIVE case

19 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Watch this session with a LIVE demonstration from St Thomas' Hospital - London, United Kingdom

TAVI: predicting the need for permanent pacing

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session to learn more about how to predict the need for permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVI, thanks to a selection of studies regarding novel anatomic predictors, newer MDCT measurements, and more!

TAVI: predicting the need for permanent pacing

Heart Team 2.0 in action: how to manage complex TAVI procedures

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session to learn how to plan a successful TAVI procedure for your patients with challenging anatomy and high-risk clinical characteristics, such as: with a bicuspid aortic valve and associated aortopathy, with severe LVOT calcification, with a high risk of left main coronary occlusion, and more!

Heart Team 2.0 in action: how to manage complex TAVI procedures

TAVI: clinical outcomes with new devices and delivery systems

18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019

Consult this session on TAVI to learn more about the clinical outcomes with new devices and delivery systems, such as the self-expandable Portico valve, the Portico IDE FlexNav delivery system, the SAPIEN 3 Ultra system, and more!

TAVI: clinical outcomes with new devices and delivery systems

Tendyne - Journey toward a tailored transcatheter therapy selection part II: from mitral repair to replacement

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session on Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI) system and learn how it has expanded the ability to treat diverse mitral pathologies.

Tendyne - Journey toward a tailored transcatheter therapy selection part II: from mitral repair to replacement