Volkmar Falk
Declaration of interest
| Function | Company |
|---|---|
| Honorarium | Edwards Lifesciences |
| Honorarium | Medtronic |
| Grants/research support | Philips |
| Consultant | Valtech |
Latest contributions
How to treat my patient with primary mitral regurgitation?
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
In this session, study the different cases of primary mitral regurgitation in detail, with diagrams, videos and even recommendations, to find out when to opt for replacement rather than repair, how to better manage transcatheter mitral replacement, and how to get to grips with endoscopic mitral...
Mitral annular calcification - From diagnosis to treatment
29 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Focus on mitral annular calcification: from diagnosis to treatment, learn more about the prevalence and clinical importance of MAC, understand the challenges of different therapeutic approaches and discover the current results and perspectives on transcatheter mitral valve implantation in patients with MAC.
How to deal with residual or recurrent mitral regurgitation after failed surgical or transcatheter repair
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Consul this session to learn more about the available treatment options after failed mitral surgical or transcatheter procedures, the factors that increase the likelihood of residual/recurrent mitral regurgitation, and more!
Transcatheter primary mitral regurgitation repair and tricuspid replacement - LIVE case
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
- Part 1: Primary MR repair (recorded case)
An 89-year-old male with atrial fibrillation, severe primary MR (prolapse A1-A2) with a preserved LV function. The operators implant 1 Pascal ACE, on general anaesthesia, guided by TEE. - Part 2: Tricuspid valve in valve (Live case)
A 52-year-old female, with diabetes and...
A case-based tailored approach to the treatment of mitral valve disease: the Heart Team ring
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Join an advanced Heart Team in a real case discussion to understand what "mitral valve complexity" really means and to learn how to optimise selection between repair and replacement options.
Primary mitral regurgitation: treatment options when the anatomy is simple
27 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
Consult this session to learn about the different technical aspects and limitations for both surgical and catheter-based techniques and to understand the design and implications of two current RCTs comparing interventional and surgical techniques in patients with primary mitral regurgitation.
Revascularisation for Ischemic heart failure: is PCI as good as CABG?
27 Sep 2022
Pamela Gatto interviews Volkmar Falk, Cardiovascular Surgeon, and Dejan Milasinovic, Interventional Cardiologist, to get their perspective about the results of the REVIVED-BCIS2 trial.
The 3 questions are:
- What were your first thoughts and feelings when the findings from REVIVED were presented at ESC 2022?
- In STICH(es), CABG had a...
