Yohei Ohno
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PCR @ TCT 2025 - Get the international perspective!
15 Oct 2025
Thanks to the contribution of a team of interventional cardiologists from around the globe, get the international perspective on Late-breaking Clinical Trials and Science released at TCT 2025 - check out the list below.
DOUBLE-CHOICE: Anesthesia strategies and self-expanding valve types for TAVI
29 Aug 2025
Fresh from his DOUBLE-CHOICE trial presentation at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab joins Yohei Ohno to discuss the key takeaways.
This two-by-two factorial randomised trial in patients undergoing TAVI compared a minimalist strategy using only local anesthesia with the standard of care, as well as two...
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PCRonline @ ESC Congress 2025: the interventional cardiology perspective!
26 Jul 2025
Stay updated with the latest in interventional cardiology at #ESCCongress 2025!
How to optimise TAVI outcomes in the Asian-Pacific population?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
What are the key considerations for TAVI in Asian-Pacific patients? This EuroPCR 2025 session focuses on optimising outcomes in anatomically and clinically specific contexts, such as patients with small annuli. Learn how the latest intra-annular self-expanding devices can help reduce post-procedural pacemaker implantation (PPI) rates, and...
TAVI outcomes
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine contemporary outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) across diverse patient populations and device generations. This session presents data on severe aortic stenosis stratified by resting gradient, comparisons between bicuspid and tricuspid valve stenosis, and clinical results of intra-annular versus supra-annular devices, including two-year outcomes...
5-year outcomes after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis (Evolut Low Risk)
01 Apr 2025
Yohei Ohno provides his takeaways from the results of the Evolut Low Risk trial which was presented by Michael J. Reardon during the ACC.25 in Chicago.
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Valve in valve in small degenerative surgical bioprosthesis - LIVE case
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
A 74-year-old female with a permanent pacemaker and preserved LV function presented with a symptomatic degenerative surgical valve (SJ Epic 21) implanted in 2016.
Patient underwent implantation of an Evolut FX 26 mm under general anesthesia with cerebral embolic protection and TEE guidance. A surgical valve fracture...
Lifetime management with self-expandable valve based on the latest evidence
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest evidence on the Evolut system and its impact on long-term valve durability in TAVR. Gain insights into its use for TAV-in-SAV procedures, the role of valve design in optimizing outcomes, and the importance of first-valve selection, commissure alignment, and coronary access.
Sharper views, smarter moves: mini 4D TEE and 4D ICE in structural heart interventions
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Don’t miss this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session replay, where experts dive into the clinical benefits of the Mini 4D TEE Probe in TAVR and LAAC procedures. Learn how this miniaturised probe enhances patient outcomes in TAVR, contributing to more efficient procedures and improved safety. Discover...
PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 Closing Ceremony
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Join us for the powerful closing ceremony of PCR Tokyo Valves 2025, following a course that gathered 1,200 participants. Watch the winner of the best clinical case present his complex case of severe aortic stenosis, left main coronary artery dissection, and severe primary mitral regurgitation in...
Coronary access after TAVI: timing and techniques
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Struggling with PCI after TAVI? This session breaks it down with 3 real-world cases. You'll learn when and how to perform revascularization in severe AS patients, the impact of commissure alignment on future coronary access, and expert techniques for post-TAVI PCI:
- Case 1: Managing a patient with...
Repeat TAVI
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Delve into the world of repeat TAVI in this insightful session. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the predicted surge in valve-in-valve volume, the various causes of TAVI dysfunction requiring re-intervention, and the comparative performance of balloon-expandable and self-expandable valves for percutaneous treatment of failed aortic valve...
How to optimise clinical outcomes with the latest generation intra-annular self-expandable TAVI device?
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Discover the latest advancements in TAVI procedures with this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session replay, where leading experts share key strategies to enhance patient outcomes. This session explores how to select the optimal index valve for lifetime management, reduce pacemaker rates with the latest intra-annular self-expanding...
Transcatheter options for degenerated surgical aortic valves - LIVE case
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08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
A 77-year-old male with a history of SAVR in 2011 (Magna Ease 23) and moderate chronic kidney disease, with preservedLV function, presented with symptomatic severe aortic regurgitation and stenosis, associated with severe MR.
A Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia 23 valve was implanted under local anesthesia, with hemodynamic...
TAVI in small annulus - LIVE case
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
A 79-year-old female with CAD (stenosis in the mid-LAD), asthma, and diabetes presented with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Left ventricular function was preserved, with an annulus measuring 355 mm², and the valves were heavily calcified.
A Navitor Vision valve was implanted with predilatation (18 mm balloon) under...
Basic imaging and procedural steps for T-TEER
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Don’t miss this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session, where experts provide a comprehensive guide to T-TEER. Explore the basic anatomy and mechanisms essential for procedural planning and learn how to effectively image the tricuspid valve during T-TEER using 3D echocardiography and intracardiac echocardiogram. This session walks...
Maximising the potential of MitraClip in TEER therapy
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Explore the latest advancements in TEER therapy with this PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 session dedicated to MitraClip. Through expert-led case discussions, gain a deeper understanding of complex scenarios, including restricted posterior leaflet in functional mitral regurgitation, commissure lesion (A3P3), and MitraClip combined with Amulet.
This session also...
PCR Tokyo Valves 2025 Welcome Ceremony
08 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Relive the 10th PCR Tokyo Valves Opening Ceremony, starting with a heartfelt tribute to Kentaro Hayashida and Shigeru Saito, the visionaries behind this enduring Course. Look back on a decade of growth, meet past directors, and hear inspiring testimonials from key contributors and participants. Finally, enjoy...
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - Imaging for aortic stenosis
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
This session provides essential insights into mastering techniques for aortic stenosis imaging, from basic to complex cases. Explore the impact of moderate stenosis and cardiac damage, learn the key elements of TAVI CT analysis, and discover strategies to optimize valve expansion and overcome challenges in transfemoral...
Mastering techniques from basic to complex - Complex scenarios
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Delve into the complexities of TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in this comprehensive session. Gain insights into the challenges of TAV-in-TAV procedures and the new terminologies associated with them. Discover strategies to mitigate the risk of conduction disturbances after TAVI, and learn how to prepare for...
Mastering excellence: from valve selection to optimal outcomes with the Evolut TAVI system
07 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Watch this expert-led session on the latest Evolut TAVI advancements, device selection for small annulus cases, and strategies for complex anatomies. Learn about redo-TAVI feasibility and key 1-year data from the SMART trial.
PCRonline @ ACC.25 Scientific Sessions
07 Feb 2025
Live updates on a selection of major Late Breaking Clinical Trials of interest in interventional cardiology presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Sessions #ACC25
TAV-in-SAV for surgical bioprosthetic valve failure
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Dive into the intricacies of TAV-in-SAV procedures for failed surgical bioprosthetic valves. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key information needed to evaluate a failed surgical bioprosthesis before considering a valve-in-valve intervention. Learn strategies to avoid high gradients and patient-prosthesis mismatch, and explore the clinical relevance...
New iterations of self expendable valves - LIVE case
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Watch a LIVE case followed by a recorded case on enhanced TAVI:
- An 80-year-old female with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, a complete right bundle branch block (RBB), and preserved LV function. The operators implanted a 25 mm ACURATE Prime valve following predilation with a 22 mm balloon....
TAVI innovations: late-breaking trials from PCR London Valves 2024
24 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
What does the future hold for TAVI procedures? Don’t miss the latest innovations—watch this video now! It explores the Late-Breaking Trials from PCR London Valves 2024, featuring groundbreaking studies that could transform the way we approach TAVI in clinical practice.
You’ll dive into the CANNULATE TAVR EXTENDED...
Contemporary challenges of TAVI: tailored device selection to the anatomy
13 Sep 2024
Watch the replay of this webinar to capture the challenges of specific aortic anatomies, learn how to tailor the device to the patient and so much more!
MATTERHORN - Transcatheter versus surgical mitral valve repair in patients with heart failure and secondary mitral regurgitation
01 Sep 2024
Yohei Ohno provides his takeaways from the results of the MATTERHORN trial presented by Volker Rudolph at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.
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PCRonline @ ESC Congress 2024: the interventional cardiology perspective!
26 Jul 2024
What was new and hot in interventional cardiology at #ESCCongress 2024!
TAVI hotline: long-term registry data
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents and discusses long-term registry data on various aspects of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It covers topics such as the surgical versus transcatheter approach in combined coronary and aortic valve disease, long-term outcomes of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement, and registry data...
New possibilities in TEER
18 Feb 2024 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2024
Watch this session to get an overview of a new TEER device, follow the step-by-step procedure related to initial experiences with this device for a Japanese patient with degenerative mitral regurgitation, learn about the latest data from RCT and registries, and follow discussions of challenging TEER...
