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Oct 27, 2009 14:49 EDT

The PARTNER and PAVIS trials of transcatheter aortic valve implementation will include inoperable or very high-surgical-risk patients. In Europe, where the devices have been approved for a few years, the technology is being expanded to lesser-risk patients. Interventionalist Dr Jeffrey Popma discusses the selection of patients with surgeon Dr Mathew Williams.

Interventional/Surgery

Transcatheter Aortic Valves: Lessons From Europe

Jun 26, 2009 00:02 EDT

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been approved in Europe since 2007, whereas these devices are just entering large-scale research trials in the United States. Dr. Popma leads a panel discussion with European interventionalist Dr. Eberhard Grube and surgeon Dr. Neil Moat on their experiences with TAVI.

Interventional/Surgery

Thoracic Aneurysms: Open vs Endovascular Approaches

2 COMMENTS - Apr 20, 2009 00:00 EDT

Learn about the current status of less-invasive strategies to repair thoracic aneurysms as Dr. Mack leads a discussion with vascular surgeons, Drs. Kasirajan and Woo. Which cases are amenable to endovascular repair and which require open surgery?

CME provider: Medscape.
The catheter based therapies theme is supported by an independent educational grant from Medtronic, Inc.

Steering committee

The steering committee members are active in overseeing the development and direction of this educational series.

Michael J. Mack, MD
Neil E. Moat, MBBS
Jeffrey J. Popma, MD
Mathew R. Williams, MD
Edward Y. Woo, MD

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