Walter Desmet

Walter Desmet

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
UZ Leuven - Leuven, Belgium

Latest contributions

TAVR in challenging anatomies

17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session focuses on navigating TAVR procedures in complex anatomical scenarios. It covers topics such as optimizing the position of a TAVR valve in a stentless bioprosthesis, managing an unexpected deep position of a TAVR implant, dealing with a completely radiolucent failing surgical bioprosthetic valve, and...

TAVR in challenging anatomies

Management of PCI complications - Part 1

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session comprises a series of selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focusing on the management of various PCI complications. Participants will explore cases involving coronary physiology challenges, iatrogenic compressive coronary intramural hematoma, misbehaving stents, catheter-induced dissections, and device malfunctions, along with the corresponding bailout techniques...

Mastering the Art of Complication Management in PCI

Hurdles in TAVI and dilemmas in CTO

19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Consult this session if you want to learn how to recognise unexpected problems in TAVI, to learn to think out of the box for tackling unusual problems, and to learn how to know when to expect rare problems.

Hurdles in TAVI and dilemmas in CTO

When the going gets tough

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session on STEMI to learn all about how to manage challenging clinical cases, such as heavy ostial thrombus, unusual coronary anatomy, gastro-intestinal bleeding, and more!

When the going gets tough

Management of coronary perforations - Part 1

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about how to manage coronary perforations, thanks to various compelling clinical cases presenting techniques and treatment strategies.

Management of coronary perforations - Part 1

Dealing with difficult side branch access during bifurcation PCI

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about how to deal with difficult side branch access during bifurcation PCI, thanks to compelling clinical cases involving interesting tools and techniques, such as 3D-OCT, reverse wire and TAP techniques, and more!

Dealing with difficult side branch access during bifurcation PCI