Wojciech Wojakowski
Latest contributions
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...
Breaking new ground in mitral valve interventions
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
What’s shaping the future of mitral valve therapies? This video from PCR London Valves 2024 unveils groundbreaking late-breaking trials that redefine the possibilities in mitral interventions.
You'll explore real-world insights from the OCEAN-Mitral registry on the MitraClip G4, uncover the link between tricuspid regurgitation and 3-year mortality...
New evidence on TAVI from PCR Companions
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 abstract submissions presenting the latest evidence on TAVI. Topics include device success in valve-in-valve TAVI, next-day discharge after TAVI, comparative network meta-analysis of PCI strategies in TAVI patients, factors associated with thrombosis treatment response, and outcomes of a novel balloon-expandable...
Essentials in the management of calcified coronary stenosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the essentials of managing calcified coronary stenosis, including diagnostic pitfalls, selection strategies for appropriate plaque modification devices, and the safe and effective adoption of specific tools and techniques. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat calcified...
Acute and chronic right ventricular failure: focus on the weak link
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session discusses new diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of shock due to right ventricular infarction, explores why and how the failing right ventricle contributes to worsening heart failure, and examines device-based treatment opportunities for chronic right ventricular and tricuspid valve failure, including repair vs replacement. It...
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...
TAVI in challenging anatomies
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore the complexities of TAVI in patients with intricate aortic stenosis: learn the critical role of detailed CT imaging and meticulous pre-procedural planning, and find out how to customize valve selection and implantation techniques to match unique patient anatomies, such as highly calcified tricuspid valves, low...
TAVI in TAVI - LIVE case
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 74-year-old male with a history of cancer, TAVI with Evolut R 34 in 2019, COPD, obesity, and RBBB presents with a symptomatic degenerated valve (regurgitation).
It was decided to implant a Sapien 3 Ultra 26, without pre-dilatation and post-dilatation, using a temporary pacing lead (due to...
TAVI optimisation
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Consult this series of slides to enhance your understanding of TAVI optimisation through selected studies for PCR Tokyo Valves 2024. Learn about the prognostic value of right ventricle dysfunction after TAVR, explore a risk model in dialysis patients following TAVR, and explore the impact of age...
Nightmares in TAVI: sharing solutions together
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Consult this session to learn more about bailout techniques for TAVI during uncommon complications, such as late coronary obstruction post-TAVI, a migrated self-expandable valve, or a C-tab induced iatrogenic thoracic aortic dissection after Evolut FX implantation.
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...
New devices for tricuspid valve intervention
20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Join this session for a quick overview of groundbreaking devices shaping tricuspid valve interventions: witness the first-in-man experience with a cross-caval device designed for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation, navigate through a challenging case involving a patient with massive tricuspid regurgitation and a permanent pacemaker lead and...
TAVI outcomes - Part 1
19 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Learn more about TAVI outcomes with this session: examine the impact of high-gradient and discordant low-gradient aortic stenosis, discover the potential of patient-specific computer simulation, explore the critical factor of time to TAVI and its implications in decompensated aortic stenosis cases, dive into the POPular TAVI...
Valvular heart disease: novel transcatheter approaches
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore this thrilling session on transcatheter approaches for valvular heart disease, featuring the latest advancements, emerging techniques, and revolutionary research. Join your peer as they present novel strategies and devices aimed at improving valvular disease management.
Other cardiac interventions
19 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Explore innovative approaches to cardiac interventions featured at PCR Tokyo Valves 2023: from performing TricValve implantation in Asian patients to addressing unique cases like transcatheter valve replacement with a novel tricuspid bioprosthesis. Discover how these experts navigated challenging scenarios!
TAVI and alternative access
19 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Learn more about TAVI in this session by reviewing case submissions on topics such as bailout transseptal approach, primary percutaneous transaxillary TAVI, and transapical TAVI with chimney stenting.
TAVI and difficult anatomy
18 Feb 2023 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2023
Consult this session to discover how TAVI techniques helped cases of complex anatomy, such as: extremely horizontal aorta patient treated with snare-assisted TAVI technique, a novel simplified pacing-over-the-wire technique, successful non-contrast TAVI, and much more!
Transcatheter mitral valve interventions: clinical outcomes 2
28 Nov 2022 – From PCR London Valves 2022
This PCR LV 2022 session will enable you to discover outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge MVR in patients with right ventricle dysfunction, TEER for MR early after myocardial infarction, or a predictive selection of patients for TMVR, among others!
TAVI in a transcatheter aortic valve - Session with LIVE demonstration
20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session if you want to learn a step-by-step approach to valve in valve TAVI and to understand how to optimise haemodynamic outcomes of valve-in-valve TAVI.
This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.
TAVI in a degenerated surgical valve - Session with LIVE demonstration
20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session if you want to learn a step-by-step approach to valve in valve TAVI and to understand how to optimise haemodynamic outcomes of valve-in-valve TAVI.
This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.
PCR Tokyo Valves 2020: Selection of the best abstracts
16 Feb 2020 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2020
Consult this session to discover a selection of the best abstracts submitted at PCR Tokyo Valves 2020: the efficacy of direct visualization of MANTA using ultrasound-navigated technique following large-bore arteriotomy, inflammatory reaction associated with leaflet thrombosis in the transcatheter aortic valve, and more!
Valve for Life @ PCR London Valves 2019
18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019
Consult this session to learn all about the importance of valvular heart disease across countries in Europe, the EAPCI goals for transcatheter heart valve interventions and the actions supported by the Valve for Life initiative.
Advanced TAVI: challenges and complexities in TAVI 2019 in high-risk patients
24 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on advanced TAVI to discover all about the challenges and complexities in TAVI 2019 in high-risk patients with difficult anatomies, and how to prevent and overcome them.
Complex transcatheter valve interventions
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on complex transcatheter valve interventions, to learn all about the current practice in transcatheter aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve treatment and the use of TAVI in complex clinical scenarios.
Catheter-based renal denervation – Back in routine clinical practice?
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on catheter-based renal denervation to learn about recent studies, the "ideal patients", the pre-procedural planning and procedural aspects of renal denervation, and more!
How to manage PCI in patients treated with oral anticoagulant?
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn how to decide between different combinations of antithrombotic agents after PCI and how to manage high ischaemic risk patients treated with oral anticoagulant.
