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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...
Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: Will these trials change my practice?
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, in collaboration with Partners in Learning, explores the emerging evidence on the use of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. It covers data from registries and randomized controlled trials, the current guideline recommendations, and the potential impact of...
Bicuspid disease - All you need to know
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is ideal if you want to understand the anatomical features of bicuspid aortic stenosis, learn about the latest post-TAVI clinical outcomes in bicuspid aortic valves, grasp key considerations for TAVI sizing in these cases, and analyze both self-expanding and balloon-expandable TAVI procedures in bicuspid...
TAVI - Step by step
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This interactive session provides a step-by-step guide on performing minimalist TAVI procedures. Attendees will learn how to optimize TAVI for speed and safety, with a deep dive on the safest techniques for large-bore arterial access and vessel closure. Key topics include femoral access, fluoroscopic projections, crossing...
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...
Complex TAVI procedures: bicuspid, large annulus, and pure regurgitation
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features a collection of selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, focusing on complex TAVI procedures. Attendees will explore cases involving bicuspid aortic stenosis, large aortic annuli, and pure aortic regurgitation. Through interactive discussions, participants will gain insights into the challenges and strategies for...
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....
New data on TAVI
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents the latest research and data on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It covers a range of topics, including long-term results of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk severe aortic stenosis, real-world experience with novel transcatheter heart valve devices, outcomes in patients...
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...
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...
TAV-in-TAV in complex situations
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on TAVI-in-TAVI procedures in complex situations. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including re-do TAVI with the risk of acute coronary obstruction, expanding possibilities in TAVR-in-TAVR with the mid-leaflet implantation technique, transcatheter valve-in-valve in self-expanding...
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...
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.
REC-CAGEFREE II, NOTION-2, LANDMARK: Three major late-breaking trials presented at EuroPCR 2024
15 May 2024
The Course Directors have selected 3 major Late Breaking Trials (LBTs) that were presented for the first time during the 2024 edition of EuroPCR. These trials were selected on account of their design, outcomes and potential to influence daily clinical practice.
Valve-in-valve: utility of splitting devices
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the use of specialized splitting devices for transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve procedures. It features a case series demonstrating the application of a dedicated splitting device in failed TAVI valves, as well as the use of the BASILICA technique for transcatheter aortic valve replacement....
