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TAVI (Transcatheter aortic valve implantation)

Latest TAVI content in interventional cardiology - research, practice, and education

TAVI, now an established, valid treatment for patients presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, has proven to be superior to medical treatment for inoperable patients whilst being a valid alternative to surgery in select, high-risk patients. This topic covers the newest devices and emerging data in TAVI as well as information on tools, devices and techniques such as vascular access; the role of adjunctive pharmacotherapy; imaging techniques such as echocardiography, understanding bleeding risks or patient selection. Use the filters below to access PCRonline resources.

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Featured research - TAVI: Predictive tools, AI innovation and reintervention strategies

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents cutting-edge research in TAVI, covering the development of predictive models for clinical valve thrombosis, comparative analyses between self-expandable and balloon-expandable valves from the Greek TAVI registry, and the emerging role of AI-guided Heart Team decisions. It also examines outcomes of reintervention strategies following...

Featured research - TAVI: Predictive tools, AI innovation and reintervention strategies

TAVI valve-in-valve - Challenging clinical scenarios

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session focuses on the complexities of valve-in-valve TAVI procedures, highlighting challenging clinical scenarios such as managing severely regurgitant rapid deployment valves and degenerated stentless bioprostheses. It provides detailed insights into overcoming procedural barriers and strategies for complex valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) interventions.

TAVI valve-in-valve - Challenging clinical scenarios

TAVI: alternative access

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session addresses alternative access routes for TAVI in patients with challenging vascular anatomies. It includes innovative approaches such as transapical TAV-in-TAV procedures, transcaval implantation in emergency settings, and techniques for patients with hostile iliofemoral access, showcasing adaptive strategies when conventional access is not feasible.

TAVI: challenging anatomies

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session explores the management of challenging anatomical conditions in TAVI procedures. Topics include strategies for difficult self-expandable valve delivery angles, addressing complications occurring during and after TAVI, and approaches for patients with severe kyphosis or complex structural abnormalities such as aneurysms and septal anomalies.

TAVI in shock

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents advanced cases of TAVI performed in patients experiencing cardiogenic shock. It includes valve-in-valve TAVI under ECMO support, innovative antegrade-retrograde crossing techniques for legacy surgical bioprostheses, and management of acute aortic regurgitation following prosthesis failure or TAVI.

TAVI valve-in-valve - Part 4

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This advanced session addresses complex valve-in-valve TAVI procedures, including management of challenging cases involving combined valve-in-valve TAVI and thoracic endovascular aortic repair. It also discusses technical considerations such as retrieval of lost stents in the left main coronary artery and critical aspects of TAV-in-TAV selection, sizing,...

Featured Research - TAVI: valve positioning & aortic anatomy

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents pioneering research on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), exploring key topics such as the rise of osteogenic progenitors post-TAVI, the impact of transcatheter aortic valve planar tilt on outcomes, and the comparative results of self- versus balloon-expandable valves in patients with dilated ascending...

Featured Research - TAVI: valve positioning & aortic anatomy

Featured research - TAVI: Redo strategies, valve performance & access safety

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This detailed session investigates critical aspects of TAVI procedures including the safety of selective and routine femoral access angiography post-TAVI, outcomes from the ReTAVI registry focusing on redo-TAVI in various valve frames, and a comparative analysis of JenaValve versus Evolut transcatheter heart valves in severe aortic...

Featured research - TAVI: Redo strategies, valve performance & access safety

TAVI in challenging annular anatomy

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session addresses the complexities of performing TAVI in challenging annular anatomies. It features case studies such as TAVI-in-TAVI in a patient with Morquio syndrome, strategies for managing severe annular calcification including calcium cracking techniques, and the use of large-diameter Myval valves for very large annuli...

TAVI in challenging scenarios

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session explores complex and emergent scenarios in TAVI, featuring cases such as emergent transfemoral TAVI in failing homograft roots complicated by extensive aortic dissection, the use of BASILICA in high-risk left main occlusion terrain, and the aorto-mitral challenges during TAVR. It also covers innovative coronary...

TAVI Valve-in-Valve: Managing unexpected anatomical challenges

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session examines valve-in-valve interventions in TAVI, highlighting management of concomitant left main disease, unique case narratives such as "The Highlander story," and the unpredictability inherent in these procedures. It also reviews successful transfemoral TAV-in-SAV interventions in acute heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and addresses treatment of degenerated sutureless...

TAVI Valve-in-Valve: Managing unexpected anatomical challenges

TAVI in patients with concomitant valve and coronary artery disease

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

Focused on patients with concomitant valve and coronary artery disease, this session examines evaluation strategies for aortic stenosis burden, integrates recent trial data on combined TAVI and PCI, and discusses optimal management approaches in complex multi-valve disease scenarios through detailed case presentations and clinical outcomes.

TAVI in patients with concomitant valve and coronary artery disease

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation: different animal, different challenges, different approaches

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session delves into the unique anatomical and pathophysiological challenges posed by pure aortic regurgitation and their impact on treatment strategies. It reviews clinical outcomes with established and new transcatheter devices, and presents emerging technologies that promise to advance therapeutic options for this distinct patient population.

TAVI for pure aortic regurgitation: different animal, different challenges, different approaches

TAVI: nightmare in the cathlab - Annular perforation, coronary obstruction & balloon rupture

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents critical case analyses of complicated TAVI procedures, highlighting unexpected and severe intra-procedural events such as annular perforation, leaflet modification complications, coronary obstructions, and device failures. It emphasizes prevention strategies, bailout techniques, and acute management to prepare clinicians for handling TAVI-related emergencies effectively.

TAVI: nightmare in the cathlab - Annular perforation, coronary obstruction & balloon rupture

Featured research - TAVI: cutting-edge developments

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This featured research session reviews cutting-edge developments in TAVI, addressing challenges and outcomes in young patients with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, prognostic significance of concomitant valvular disease, and long-term results of prophylactic chimney stenting and prosthetic valve performance in bicuspid stenosis.

Featured research - TAVI: cutting-edge developments

Valve interventions in grown-up congenital heart disease

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session presents complex valve interventions in patients with grown-up congenital heart disease, showcasing innovative transcatheter approaches including combined TAVI and pulmonary valve implantation in high-risk patients. Cases highlight management strategies in elderly patients with concomitant conditions such as patent ductus arteriosus and severe left ventricular...

Complex valve-in-valve leaflet modification - LIVE Case

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

Watch this LIVE case followed by a recorded case, regarding a 79-year-old male with permanent AF and a history of surgical aortic valve replacement in 2010 (Magna Ease 25) who presented with symptomatic bioprosthetic valve stenosis, normal LV function, and no CAD. A Sapien 3 Ultra...

Complex valve-in-valve leaflet modification - LIVE Case

TAVI: coronary complications

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

Focused on coronary complications related to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), this session discusses unexpected coronary obstructions, the critical role of PCI expertise in management, and unique procedural challenges such as late delayed obstruction and post-UNICORN complications. It also addresses angiographic nuances and strategies to manage...

TAVI valve-in-valve - Paravalvular leak management & complex anatomies

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session explores the complexities of valve-in-valve TAVI procedures, with a focus on managing paravalvular leaks in failed bioprosthetic valves. It covers challenging cases where surgery is not an option, intricate anatomical considerations, differential diagnosis of paravalvular leaks, and strategies for redo TAVI interventions to optimize...

TAVI valve-in-valve - Paravalvular leak management & complex anatomies

TAVI: complex vascular access

17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025

This session addresses the challenges of complex vascular access in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It discusses strategies for navigating difficult thoraco-abdominal aortic anatomies, managing double aortic arches, and overcoming hostile femoral access. Case studies illustrate meticulous planning and innovative solutions essential for successful TAVI in...