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What influences bioprosthetic valve failure after TAVI? In this Nail It With Nadira webinar, the faculty discuss associated risk factors and seven-year reintervention data, including why competing-risk analysis matters when interpreting long-term outcomes. #TAVI #ValveDurability
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Valve durability assessment goes beyond reintervention rates. Faculty highlight echocardiographic surveillance, changing transvalvular gradients and the importance of regular follow-up after TAVI and surgical valve replacement. #TAVI #ValveDurability
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What does long-term evidence tell us about TAVI durability? In Nail It With Nadira, the faculty discuss NOTION trial findings, reintervention rates and the limitations of long-term follow-up data. #TAVI #ValveDurability
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TAVI first or PCI first? At ESC Congress 2026, Prof Barbara Elisabeth Stähli and Prof Albert Markus Kasel discuss the TAVI-PCI trial and the evidence behind timing coronary revascularisation in patients undergoing TAVI. #TAVI #PCI
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When is not intervening the right decision in an older patient with #NSTEMI? EVAOLD stopped early after enrolling 587 of a planned 1,756 patients. "We need to be courageous in making that decision." Prof @VijayKunadian in conversation with Prof @nicolasamabile & Dr @mirvatalasnag What matters most when making that call? 🔹 Frailty 🔹 Comorbidity burden 🔹 Cognitive status 🔹 Patient preference ▶️ Watch the EVIDENCE Roundtable: radc.life/2sfxUeHa #Cardiology #NSTEMI #PCI #EVAOLD
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Torrential TR. A huge coaptation gap. A broad jet. Repair or replace? Follow Dr Firas Zahr and the @OHSUNews team through the full case, from imaging and anatomical assessment to the decision and EVOQUE TTVR under 3D ICE guidance. ▶️ Watch on Transcatheter Academy: radc.life/I2cqUkJX #TTVR #TricuspidRegurgitation
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Radiation protection for interventional echocardiographers goes beyond lead garments and shields. In Nail It With Nadira, Dr Stephen Little highlights the need for better ergonomics, institutional accountability and dedicated safety training. #NailItWithNadira #RadiationSafety
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In the Imaging in Left Main: A Practical Approach presentation, Dr Ahmed Waqar highlights how intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) can guide stent optimisation during left main percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The approach begins with pre-procedural imaging to identify proximal and distal landing zones and assess lesion morphology. Following stent implantation, IVUS is used to evaluate minimum stent area (MSA), stent apposition and the distal landing zone for potential dissection or residual plaque. Dr Ahmed Waqar emphasises the importance of systematic imaging assessment to support optimal stent expansion and identify issues that may require further intervention. A practical framework for incorporating IVUS into left main PCI to support procedural optimisation and improve outcomes. #LeftMainPCI #IVUS #IntravascularImaging #InterventionalCardiology #PCI
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As TAVI expands into younger and lower-risk patient populations, valve selection is becoming increasingly important for long-term patient management.  In this exclusive interview, Dr Philipp Seppelt discusses the move beyond procedural success towards a lifetime management approach, with a particular focus on preserving future coronary access.  Watch now 👉 transcatheteracademy.com/vid… This interview is sponsored by Abbott.
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What can surgical valves teach us about the relationship between early haemodynamics and long-term durability? Dr Tsuyoshi Kaneko examines why strong short-term haemodynamic performance does not necessarily translate into better long-term valve durability. Catch up on 'Nail It With Nadira: The Next Chapter in AV Replacement' on demand 👉 ow.ly/CEA850ZRx38 This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Edwards Lifesciences. #StructuralHeart #TAVR #AorticStenosis #HeartTeam #InterventionalCardiology
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Does every calcified left main lesion require atherectomy? In this live case from Clinique Saint Augustin, Dr Oliver Darremont and Dr Nicolas Boudou discuss how IVUS helped determine that additional calcium modification was not required following successful balloon expansion. #LeftMainPCI #IVUS #BifurcationPCI
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Prof Marta Sitges explores why follow-up imaging matters after aortic valve intervention, including baseline echocardiography, long-term surveillance and the role of cardiac CT in assessing valve dysfunction. 🔗 Watch the full session: ow.ly/JiX450ZS7Cj This symposium is supported by Medtronic. #AorticStenosis #TAVI #CardiacImaging
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In this case-based presentation, Dr Firas Zahr demonstrates the role of Philips VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in guiding transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) with the EVOQUE valve. During this procedural step, Dr Firas Zahr assesses device orientation and positioning, including the relationship between the implant trajectory, septal structures and tricuspid valve anatomy. The clip highlights the importance of tailoring device positioning to individual anatomy, particularly in cases with a short and tethered septal leaflet. By adjusting the depth and trajectory of the system, the team aims to optimise alignment and support effective valve deployment. A practical demonstration of how detailed anatomical assessment and real-time ICE guidance can help navigate challenging tricuspid anatomies during TTVR. #TTVR #TricuspidRegurgitation #StructuralHeart #ICE #EVOQUE #InterventionalCardiology
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Should frailty matter more than age when deciding whether an older patient with #NSTEMI undergoes invasive management? EVAOLD stopped early after enrolling 587 of a planned 1,756 patients, leaving important questions unanswered. "We need to be courageous in making that decision." - Prof @VijayKunadian in conversation with Prof @nicolasamabile & Dr @mirvatalasnag What factor influences your decision most? 🔹 Frailty 🔹 Comorbidity burden 🔹 Cognitive status 🔹 Patient preference ▶️ Watch the discussion: radc.life/81alKcu8 #Cardiology #NSTEMI #PCI
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IVUS-guided decision-making in left main bifurcation PCI In this live case from Clinique Saint Augustin, operators use IVUS pullback to assess distal left main disease and guide stent strategy for a complex bifurcation lesion. #LeftMainPCI #IVUS #BifurcationPCI
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In this case-based presentation, Dr Firas Zahr demonstrates the use of Philips VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) during transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) with the EVOQUE valve. During this stage of the procedure, Dr Firas Zahr highlights how ICE catheter positioning can be adjusted to improve visualisation of key procedural landmarks, including the capsule gap and device depth relative to the tricuspid annulus. The clip demonstrates how small changes in imaging angle and catheter position can help move the ICE view away from the EVOQUE delivery system, providing clearer assessment of the capsule gap and surrounding anatomy. This enhanced visualisation supports evaluation of device trajectory, anatomical relationships and procedural positioning during complex tricuspid valve replacement. A practical insight into how advanced ICE imaging can help guide TTVR procedures in challenging anatomies. #TTVR #TricuspidRegurgitation #StructuralHeart #ICE #EVOQUE #InterventionalCardiology
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In Physiology & the LM Live Case from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain, Dr Carlos Collet discusses the role of coronary physiology in complex revascularisation decision-making. Dr Carlos Collet explains why physiological assessment of the culprit vessel during ACS requires careful interpretation, as myocardial injury and changes in hyperaemic response can influence the reliability of lesion severity assessment. He highlights how pullback analysis can provide additional information by demonstrating the distribution of resistance across the vessel, helping operators better understand lesion characteristics and guide treatment strategy. The discussion forms part of a broader exploration of how physiology and imaging can be integrated when assessing complex lesions, including left main and bifurcation disease. A practical perspective on when physiology can support decision-making and where its limitations should be considered. #InterventionalCardiology #CoronaryPhysiology #LeftMainDisease #PCI #Cardiology
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🔴 Just 48 hours remain until 'Mitral-Tricuspid Heart Team: You Make the Call'. Secure your place 🔗 radcliffecardiology.com/webi… Join co-chairs Prof Rafal Dworakowski and Dr Soh Hosoba alongside Dr Mike Saji, Dr Julian Kenrick Loh, Dr Wen-Loong Yeow, and Dr Mehdi Eskandari. Hear expert perspectives, explore real-world considerations and submit your questions to the panel live! Don't miss practical insights into optimal patient selection, precise timing and the correct procedural sequence in complex or multivalvular disease. 👋 See you there! #StructuralHeart #TAVI #ValveInValve #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiology
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Isabel Peterson explores how to streamline the #AorticStenosis patient pathway, from referral and assessment through valve coordination, treatment and discharge. 🔗 Watch the full session: ow.ly/c3z850ZS7Af This symposium is supported by Medtronic. #TAVI #StructuralHeart #InterventionalCardiology
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🫀 How do you integrate imaging, haemodynamics and Heart Team discussion when evaluating tricuspid regurgitation? This webinar brings together Dr Nadira Hamid, Dr Fabien Praz, Prof Erwan Donal, Dr Edwin Ho, Dr Davide Margonato, Dr Omar Khalique and Dr Julien Dreyfus to examine the foundations of contemporary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) assessment. 🗓️ 12 October | 12:00 CDT | 13:00 EDT | 18:00 BST Secure your place now 🔗 transcatheteracademy.com/web… This webinar is supported by Philips.
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