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First-in-human experience with EasyCross: a novel catheter for a safe and correct aortic valve crossing
14 Jun 2024
This EIJ image highlights a new device designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of ViV TAVI procedures, particularly TAV-in-TAV, by reducing attempts to cross the valve and preventing guidewire misnavigation, thereby minimizing complications and procedure time.
TAVI for today and tomorrow - What matters the most to patients?
28 May 2024
Watch the replay of this webinar with R. Hahn, K. Hayashida, M. Joner and S. Redwood on how to illustrate how TAVI would optimise the full spectrum of lifetime management to all patients and much more!
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...
TAVI: how to prevent stroke
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on strategies for preventing stroke during TAVI procedures. It features case presentations and discussions on the use of cerebral protection devices, including a novel full-body embolic protection device, and the management of complications such as cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome.
Transcatheter solutions for combined valve disease
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the transcatheter management of patients with combined valve disease, including cases of concomitant aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, failed bioprostheses in both the aortic and mitral valves, and severe aortic regurgitation after previous valve-sparing root replacement. The session features case presentations and...
Scientific highlights, clinical trial updates and key learnings from EuroPCR 2024
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Davide Capodanno presents notable trial updates, coronary devices, and key takeaways from EuroPCR 2024. Highlights include the SOLVE-TAVI and IDEAL-LM trials at 5 years, BIOADAPTOR at 2 years, advancements in drug-coated balloons and DES, as well as insights from REC-CAGEFREE II, LANDMARK, and NOTION-2.
References
- SOLVE-TAVI: Feistritzer HJ, et al....
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...
TAVI: procedural complications - Part 1
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focuses on the management of various procedural complications that can arise during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Participants will delve into cases involving unexpected outcomes, such as nosecone-related issues, dysphagia and haematemesis, and frozen leaflets in self-expanding...
Pivotal study on the ShortCut transcatheter aortic valve leaflet splitting device
16 May 2024
Coronary obstruction is a major concern in patients undergoing TAVI for degenerated bioprostheses (valve-in-valve [ViV]) and is associated with a 30-day mortality rate of around 50%.1 While several transcatheter techniques to lacerate bioprosthetic valve leaflets prior to TAVI placement (such as BASILICA) have been described, they are...
Contemporary TAVI cases: perspectives from three different continents
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides perspectives from three different continents on the management of complex TAVI cases. It features case presentations and discussions on topics such as TAVR for the correction of aortic pseudoaneurysm, TAV-in-TAV intervention, and the management of aortic stenosis in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy....
Expanding the heart team - Improved TAVI outcomes through pre-and post-procedure collaboration
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, learn how to advance heart team collaboration through optimized TAVI pre-work-up and refined severe aortic stenosis patient selection, ensuring accurate intervention indications. Gain hands-on insights for effective post-TAVI strategies, explore procedural and valve refinements that simplify post-TAVI PCI, and stay informed on the...
Align for the future with case-based discussions on next generation balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve technology
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this EuroPCR 2024 session to delve into the cutting-edge innovations and techniques shaping transcatheter heart valve interventions. Witness firsthand the versatility of the Myval Octacor THV platform, navigating through challenging scenarios with ease, explore the significance of lifetime patient management in TAVI, unveiling the novel...
TAVI: when calcifications are the major issues
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores various challenging TAVI cases where severe aortic valve calcification was the main obstacle. Presenters share their experiences and strategies in overcoming these complex anatomical issues, including the use of techniques like the buddy balloon technique, snare technique, and innovative approaches to cross the...
TAVI indications: real dilemmas
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected clinical case submissions that explore real-world dilemmas and challenges faced by interventional cardiologists in TAVI procedures. Participants will delve into discussions on topics such as left bundle branch area pacing after TAVR, challenges in TAVI, simultaneous CardioFlow Optimisation, coronary access post-TAVI, complex...
Coronary issues before, during and after TAVI
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents a series of challenging clinical cases highlighting the complex interplay between coronary artery disease and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Attendees will witness real-world scenarios, including high-risk PCI with concomitant severe aortic stenosis, the management of degenerated aortic bioprostheses with the risk of...
The landscape of structural heart interventions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the management of structural heart disease, focusing on the differences in procedural approaches for aortic and mitral interventions. Attendees will learn effective strategies to manage procedural complications, as well as how to adapt patient pathways for various structural heart...
TAVI: how to deal with aortic regurgitation
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will explore various cases of TAVI for the management of aortic regurgitation, including patients with pure aortic regurgitation, large annuli, low coronary height, and left ventricular assist devices. Discussions will focus on the transcatheter approach, device selection, and techniques to address these challenging scenarios.
TAVI: managing acute procedural complications
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
From deep implantation challenges to embolization and iatrogenic dissections, each presentation highlights techniques for addressing critical procedural hurdles. Topics include bailout strategies, managing embolized valves, complex second valve placements, and handling unusual TAVR scenarios, offering insights on navigating complications and ensuring procedural safety.
TAVI: procedural complications - Part 2
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of procedural complications during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It presents a series of challenging cases, including valve-in-valve TAVI with complications, acute cardiogenic shock during valve-in-valve TAVI, and various other complications such as left ventricular perforation, fistula formation, and lost...
Abstracts from the Call for submissions - Nurses and Allied Professionals
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected abstracts from the call for submissions, focusing on the contributions of nurses and allied health professionals in the field of interventional cardiology. The presentations cover topics such as patient experience in the TAVI process, insights into the use of intravascular imaging and...
