Vlasis Ninios
Latest contributions
Transcatheter solutions in young and congenital heart disease patients
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on transcatheter solutions tailored for young and congenital heart disease patients, featuring challenging edge-to-edge repair in extracardiac Fontan physiology, systemic AV valve TEER in congenital anomalies, multidisciplinary management of repaired tetralogy of Fallot with tricuspid regurgitation, innovative TAVI in young congenital patients, and...
From innovation to intervention: optimising procedural techniques in tricuspid TEER
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Explore advanced strategies for tricuspid TEER in this PCR London Valves 2025 session.
Through real-world cases and interactive simulation, learn how to optimise outcomes in complex tricuspid anatomy, manage challenges posed by pacemaker leads, and enhance procedural efficiency using the TriClip G5 device.
Gain practical insights on clipping...
Just CINCH - Indirect annuloplasty for secondary mitral regurgitation in heart failure patients
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides a detailed review of indirect annuloplasty as an interventional treatment for secondary mitral regurgitation in heart failure patients, with a focus on the landmark EMPOWER trial. Learn about patient selection optimisation, procedural considerations involving the coronary sinus and left circumflex artery, and future...
TAVI: vascular complications
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session examines vascular complications associated with transfemoral TAVI procedures, featuring challenging cases such as initial procedural obstacles, complex post-TAVI vascular events, and unusual complications. It also explores advanced techniques like intravascular lithotripsy to optimize TAVI outcomes in patients with severe calcific iliofemoral disease.
The Top Late-Breaking Trials - Part 1
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents pivotal late-breaking trials in transcatheter mitral and aortic valve interventions. Explore one-year outcomes from the AltaValve early feasibility study featuring atrial fixation TMVR, interim results from the TARGET study assessing Cardiovalve for tricuspid regurgitation, five-year data on transapical TMVR, and outcomes of TAVI...
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...
TAVI and structural imaging
11 Sep 2025 – From PCR Rio Valves 2025
This session addresses the critical role of structural imaging in TAVI procedures. Gain valuable knowledge on multimodal imaging approaches in TAVI-in-TAVI cases, complex paravalvular leak management, and unique complications after surgical valve replacement. The session also includes case studies highlighting combined treatments and challenges in severe...
Rapid-Fire - Pulmonary valve interventions
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into this rapid-fire session showcasing a collection of pulmonary valve interventions from PCR London Valves 2024. Discover expert tips and tricks for pulmonary valve-in-valve procedures, transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in complex anatomies, and the use of novel extra-large balloon-expandable valves for the right ventricular outflow...
Featured Cases - Pulmonary valve intervention
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore this session featuring a selection of compelling clinical cases from PCR London Valves 2024, focusing on innovative percutaneous interventions for complex pulmonary valve pathologies. Discover how clinicians are simplifying the challenge of treating dilated main pulmonary arteries, dealing with premature balloon rupture, and tackling giant...
Featured cases - Mitral valve-in-valve (Part 2)
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Explore a diverse array of challenging mitral valve-in-valve cases in this session. Discover innovative techniques and strategies, including bailout for uncrossable atrial septum, balloon-assisted translocation of the anterior mitral leaflet, and managing mitral annular calcification. Gain insights into preventing complications like outflow tract obstruction and optimizing...
Featured cases - New TMVR devices
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into the latest advancements in transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) technologies with this featured cases session from PCR London Valves 2024. Explore innovative approaches to address complex mitral valve pathologies, including the use of a combined valvulopathy with severe mitral regurgitation and moderate stenosis, the...
Cinch it if you can - Indirect annuloplasty for functional mitral regurgitation
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
This session on mitral regurgitation offers an in-depth look at the EMPOWER trial outcomes, indirect annuloplasty in aFMR, and remodeling with the CARILLON device. Explore the benefits of early treatment for secondary mitral regurgitation, understand the role of left ventricular reverse remodeling, and review the latest...
The top clinical cases in interventional cardiology
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Curious about the latest in interventional cardiology? Don't miss this video!
You'll discover groundbreaking techniques for complex conditions, from treating mitral regurgitation after healed endocarditis to repairing the tricuspid valve in dextrocardia. You'll also see the latest advances (including the SAPIEN 3 Tendyne device) and gain expert...
Rapid-fire - Transcatheter solutions for rare complications
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Prepare to be captivated by a rapid-fire session showcasing transcatheter solutions for rare and complex cardiovascular complications. Witness the percutaneous closure of a right ventricular pseudo-aneurysm, the treatment of a VSD complicating myocardial infarction, and the management of iatrogenic left ventricular pseudo-aneurysms. Explore innovative approaches to...
Featured cases - TAVI in SAVR (Part 1)
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Delve into a collection of compelling TAVI cases involving prior surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Witness the nuances of valve-in-valve TAVI, including the importance of pre-dilation and the challenges of uncrossable valves. Gain insights into managing severe aortic regurgitation in failed bio-Bentall procedures and navigating TAVI...
Featured cases - Paravalvular leak closure
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into a captivating session showcasing selected PCR London Valves 2024 clinical cases on paravalvular leak closure. Witness the use of a hybrid approach for aortic paravalvular leaks, the management of infective endocarditis complications, and the percutaneous treatment of complex malpositioned valves. Explore interventions to address...
Mitral and tricuspid hotline
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides updates on the latest developments in transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve interventions. Key topics include one-year outcomes of the MiCLASP study on transcatheter mitral repair, the impact of residual mitral and tricuspid regurgitation after transcatheter repair, and the early feasibility of the AltaValve...
Mitral valve replacement devices and techniques
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on mitral valve replacement devices and techniques. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the treatment of mitral regurgitation with atrial fixation TMVR, mitral valve-in-valve with a novel device, transcatheter treatment of a structurally degenerated...
Treating the right valves: not always a straightforward task
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the challenges and complexities involved in the percutaneous treatment of right-sided heart valves, including the tricuspid and pulmonary valves. Attendees will learn from case presentations and discussions on various scenarios, such as recurrent right heart obstructive shock, paravalvular leak closure, and unusual...
Aortic valve-in-valve or TAV-in-TAV challenges
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the challenges of aortic valve-in-valve or TAV-in-TAV procedures. The session will feature various complex cases, including when even two surgeries are not enough, resilient rhythms in geriatric resurgence, valve-in-valve TAVI for degenerated small surgical bioprosthetic...
LANDMARK RCT - Early outcomes of a randomised non-inferiority trial comparing TAVI devices: the LANDMARK trial
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides an overview of the early outcomes of the LANDMARK trial, a randomized non-inferiority trial comparing TAVI devices. It examines baseline characteristics, the significance of intermediate sizes according to MSCT recommendations, real-world representative cases from the LANDMARK RCT, insights from quantitative aortography and echocardiography...
When and how to plug holes in the cathlab
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the diagnosis and management of various types of holes and fistulas encountered in the catheterization laboratory. The cases cover a range of scenarios, including large holes in unexpected locations, left ventricle-left atrial appendage fistulas, pulmonary...
Treatment of paravalvular leak
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Explore innovative approaches in paravalvular leak management with this selection of cases: discover the unique strategy of employing three plugs to close a challenging mitral paravalvular leak, navigate the challenges of tackling device migration and retrieval in the closure of a sizable aortic paravalvular leak, gain...
Interventions for multiple valve disease
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Consult this session to discover innovative strategies for managing multiple valve diseases: witness the strategic staging of treatments using two distinct devices for mitigating mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, navigate the challenges encountered in a patient presenting with severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and unable for edge-to-edge procedures,...
Tricuspid valve interventions in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
TAVI in challenging aortic anatomy
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Explore TAVI in challenging aortic anatomy through this selection of cases: navigate strategies for crossing severely adverse calcific bicuspid aortic valves in horizontal aortas, witness TAVI adaptability in cases of severe aortic stenosis with situs inversus totalis, learn about the complexities of TAVI implantation in patients...
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Consult this session for key insights into diverse TMVR challenges: discover unique scenarios such as para-holes post-Tendyne implant, TMVR in a patient with severe mitral annular calcification, a complex case involving mitral para-ring leak and stenosis with a two-step treatment and an atypical LAMPOON indication, and more!
Mitral and tricuspid valve intervention : new devices and clinical outcomes
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Need a reminder on this session about the new devices and clinical outcomes in mitral and tricuspid valve intervention? Take a look at these slides and review the essential in a glance.
Lifetime management - Tailoring treatment options to secure future possibilities
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Check out this session if you want to better understand the importance of paravalvular leaks and conduction disorders after TAVI on long-term outcomes. You will also learn about the latest data on the lifetime management of patients with aortic stenosis, and value the importance of TAVI...
Rapid-fire clinical cases: Session 6
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Discover a selection of abstracts presented during PCR LV 2022: valve-in-valve implant in a dysfunctional tricuspid bioprosthesis, first patient in TRICURE FIH trial, challenging percutaneous closure of prosthetic paravalvular leaks, and more!
