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Academic Research Consortium on LAA closure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain comprehensive understanding of the Academic Research Consortium's achievements in left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Learn how standardized endpoints are streamlined for randomized controlled trials and how collaborative efforts homogenize definitions to advance clinical research.
LAA closure and anthrombotic therapies
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore contemporary evidence on left atrial appendage (LAA) closure and associated antithrombotic therapies. This session covers strategies for antithrombotic de-escalation, efficacy and safety in patients with anticoagulation contraindications, breakthrough stroke etiology, and anatomical considerations in high-risk atrial fibrillation patients undergoing ablation.
Case-based learning on different aspects of transcatheter LAA closure
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Engage in case-based learning focused on transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. This session covers safe transseptal puncture techniques, state-of-the-art standard LAA closure procedures, management of challenging LAA anatomies, and optimization of post-procedure antithrombotic therapy in high-risk patients.
Advanced imaging in structural heart disease interventions
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This EuroPCR 2025 session brings together expert insights on the evolving role of 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in procedures like LAA closure, Mitral TEER, and Tricuspid TEER—highlighting how this advanced modality is reshaping procedural guidance.
You'll also discover how AI-enabled device detection technology is being integrated into...
Broadening OPTIONs for LAA closure: innovations and outcomes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest insights into LAA closure from EuroPCR 2025. This session highlights results from the OPTION trial—the largest RCT comparing LAAC (with Watchman FLX) to DOAC therapy in AF patients undergoing ablation. The findings? Comparable stroke prevention at 3 years, with a 56 % reduction...
What are the essential aspects of transcatheter LAA closure?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Ole De Backer and Philippe Garot discuss the rapid evolution of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion.
They begin by contrasting patient selection in Europe and the US, where approaches diverge significantly: in Europe, very high bleeding risk remains the main criterion, while in the US, LAA...
Navigating LAA closure in retrobend chicken-wing anatomy
07 Mar 2025
A 76-year-old female patient with a history of atrial fibrillation and contraindication to long-term anticoagulation presents for left atrial appendage closure. However, preprocedural imaging reveals a challenging retrobend chicken-wing morphology. What is the best technique to optimize positioning and ensure safe, effective closure in this scenario?
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LAA closure
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
This session offers valuable insights into various aspects of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, a critical procedure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients. Explore improvements to the safety checklist, case studies on left atrial thrombosis and mobile thrombus management, as well as a successful case...
LAA closure procedure step-by-step
09 Feb 2025 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2025
Want to master the step-by-step approach to Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)? This session is for you!
Follow expert operators as they walk you through the entire procedure, from pre-procedural imaging with TEE and CT to intracardiac echocardiography guidance and precise device deployment. Learn how to assess...
Best abstracts session #2
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This 'Best Abstracts' session features a diverse range of cutting-edge research in interventional cardiology. Explore insights into the Canadian experience with balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, gain mechanistic understanding of iatrogenic coronary artery dissections through direct angioscopic visualization, and delve into the outcomes...
