Transcatheter Academy

Would you release here? Leaflet capture assessed. Valve height ~5–7 mm. Now comes the decision to release Follow Dr Firas Zahr and the @OHSUNews team through the full filmed EVOQUE TTVR case on Transcatheter Academy ▶️ Watch the full case on Transcatheter Academy: radc.life/QalZZnFM #TTVR #3DICE

PCI before or after TAVI? At ESC Congress 2026, Prof Barbara Elisabeth Stähli and Prof Albert Markus Kasel explain how the TAVI-PCI trial compared both strategies in patients with severe aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease. #TAVI #PCI

Your EVOQUE position looks good, but your ICE view doesn’t. What’s your next move? Watch Dr Firas Zahr and the structural heart team at @OHSUNews adjust the ICE catheter around the delivery shaft improving visualisation during TTVR ▶️ Watch the full case on Transcatheter Academy: radc.life/9P3Uq8Qy #3DICE #TTVR

🎥 Missed the live broadcast? 'Optimizing Structural Interventions: Hemodynamics, Pacing, and Vascular Access Strategies' is now available on demand 🔗 ow.ly/cCzB51012AU Hear from Nicolas Van Mieghem, MD, Vijay Iyer, MD, and Azeem Latib, MD on patient selection, invasive hemodynamics, LV pacing, and contemporary large-bore vascular access and closure strategies. Gain insights into evolving clinical evidence, including PATCH, and share real-world insights through case-based discussion 🫀 #StructuralHeart #InterventionalCardiology #TAVI #TAVR #CardiologyEducation This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Haemonetics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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