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3138 results
New solutions for old problems
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover new solutions addressing persistent cardiovascular challenges, including novel diagnostic systems, vascular closure devices, specialized transcatheter closure technologies, and innovative stent-graft systems.
Getting started with a renal denervation programme
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Begin your renal denervation program with this comprehensive session focusing on the importance of a multidisciplinary hypertension team, procedural techniques with current devices, and expected clinical outcomes across patient subgroups. Practical case examples illustrate effective team-based hypertension management and procedural execution.
Complex PCI in a TAVI patient - LIVE case
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 84-year-old patient with a history of ischemic stroke in 2017, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and a preserved LV function (63 %) presented with a severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. The coronary angiography revealed a severe and calcified stenosis of the distal left main.
Operators implanted an Edwards Sapien...
TAVI in patients with a small annulus
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the unique challenges of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with small aortic annuli. This session discusses comparative outcomes of balloon-expandable versus self-expandable valves, size prediction methodologies, and management of paravalvular regurgitation in low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis cases.
TAVI in bicuspid aortic valve disease - LIVE Case
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
A 79-year-old male patient with atrial fibrillation and RBBB on ECG presented with symptomatic severe bicuspid aortic stenosis. LV function was preserved, and coronary artery disease was noted in LAD and first diagonal. A 26 mm Sapien Ultra Resilia valve was implanted via dual femoral access,...
New evidence for treatment of calcified coronary artery disease
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest randomized trials and studies advancing the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease. This session covers cutting balloon use, lithotripsy versus conventional preparation, and one-year outcomes comparing rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser. Also highlighted is the EMPOWER CAD study focusing on women treated with...
A mindset shift in the cathlab: leveraging contemporary technologies for planning and guiding PCI in complex patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session examines evolving catheterisation lab workflows, highlighting how integrated imaging, physiology, and procedural strategies are reshaping PCI practices. Speakers emphasize the importance of advanced pre-procedural planning using modalities such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to optimise stent deployment, and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to improve diagnosis...
A simple low profile solution to the pulmonary embolism problem: EKOS
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover a streamlined approach to pulmonary embolism treatment in this EuroPCR 2025 session. Learn how ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis improves right ventricular function and pulmonary perfusion while enabling timely reperfusion with low-dose thrombolytic therapy delivered directly to the clot. Explore the latest data from the HI-PEITHO randomised trial...
Complications of mitral TEER
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses complications associated with mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), showcasing innovative bailout methods such as snare-assisted retrieval of undeployed devices, managing leaflet perforations with latest-generation devices, cases of valve-adjacent tears, mechanical support considerations when pumps fail, and the clinical impact of iatrogenic fossa ovalis...
Transcatheter solutions in young and congenital heart disease patients
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on transcatheter solutions tailored for young and congenital heart disease patients, featuring challenging edge-to-edge repair in extracardiac Fontan physiology, systemic AV valve TEER in congenital anomalies, multidisciplinary management of repaired tetralogy of Fallot with tricuspid regurgitation, innovative TAVI in young congenital patients, and...
TAVI-in-TAVI - Part 2
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session explores the evolving field of TAVI-in-TAVI interventions, presenting complex cases such as transfemoral TAVI-in-TAVI for degenerated transapical clip-fixed valves in transplanted hearts, management of very late TAVI migration in Bentall de Bono patients, TAVI for degenerated Evolut R valves, stepwise approaches to coronary protection...
Curious TAVI scenarios - Part 3
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session examines unusual and challenging clinical scenarios following TAVI, including presentations of cyanosis, evolving valvular defects such as growing paravalvular holes, atypical imaging findings, paradoxical transvalvular gradients switching from aortic regurgitation to stenosis resolved by postdilatation, and bicoronary protection techniques in patients with low coronary...
TAVI - Haemodynamic performance and valve durability
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides an in-depth exploration of haemodynamic performance and valve durability following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences between invasive and echocardiographic gradients post-TAVI, evaluate the haemodynamic profiles of various transcatheter valve platforms, and appreciate their implications...
Complications of paravalvular leak closure
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the complexities and risks associated with paravalvular leak (PVL) closure. It offers detailed analysis of principal complications, prevention techniques, and practical management strategies shared by experienced operators. Case studies illustrate complications such as device embolisation, prosthetic valve disc impingement, and delivery failures, along...
TAVI complications - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session explores complex and uncommon complications associated with TAVI procedures, highlighting challenging clinical scenarios such as neurological complications in bicuspid valves, management of critically unstable left ventricles, and outcomes in complex valve interventions. Each topic offers valuable lessons for improving procedural safety and patient outcomes...
Pills and pumps: targeting heart failure before and after surgical and transcatheter valve interventions
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session examines the integrated role of heart failure therapies in the peri- and post-procedural management of patients undergoing surgical and transcatheter valve interventions. It reviews current and emerging clinical trial data, discusses identifying high-risk patients, and explores advanced modalities such as cardiac resynchronization and circulatory...
Thrombotic complications of transcatheter valves
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Focusing on thrombotic complications following transcatheter valve implantation, this session presents a series of complex cases illustrating acute and late thrombotic events, their clinical presentations, and the pivotal role of multimodality imaging in diagnosis and management. Insights include coronary embolism and cardiogenic shock scenarios, emphasizing challenges...
Getting to the heart of access: mastering femoral puncture and vascular closure
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides an in-depth understanding of femoral anatomy and the critical role of imaging in ensuring safe vascular access via femoral puncture. It covers the latest equipment used for vascular access and closure, highlighting haemostasis techniques and closure devices. Interactive case scenarios offer practical insights...
TAVI: coronary protection
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses coronary protection strategies during TAVI procedures, especially in complex scenarios such as valve-in-valve interventions, small annulus, and high-risk anatomy. It covers advanced techniques like BASILICA and bioprosthetic valve fracture, providing expert guidance on overcoming challenges to prevent coronary artery obstruction and optimize procedural...
Featured research - Mitral valve interventions - Part 4
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This research-focused session presents contemporary evidence and clinical outcomes related to mitral valve interventions. It includes data on transapical mitral valve-in-ring implantation from the European Tendyne registry, prognostic utility of CT-derived fatty muscle fraction in mitral TEER, and comparative outcomes between transapical TMVR and mitral TEER....