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David Hildick-Smith
Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK
Biography
Prof David Hildick-Smith is Professor of Interventional Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist at the Sussex Cardiac Centre - the Regional Specialist Unit. He is Director of the Cardiac Research, ex-Treasurer of the British Cardiovascular Interventions Society, and, with more than 20 years experience of Interventional Cardiology, is considered one of the country's leading experts in management of Cardiovascular complaints.
A pioneer of Interventional Cardiology, David is recognised internationally as a leader in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.
Featured Courses
TAVI – Is Lifetime Patient Management the Alpha to Omega of Contemporary Practice?
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Learning objectives
- Evaluate the factors influencing coronary access in different valve designs
- Formulate strategies to optimise coronary access based on valve characteristics
- Evaluate the role of valve design in reducing pacemaker implantation rates and enhancing future coronary access
- Learn the step-by-step process for achieving optimum implant depth during TAVI
- Apply guidelines and best practices for achieving and confirming optimum implant depth in TAVI procedures
TIO 2022 - Session 3.3: Keynote & Controversies: Live Cases And Discussion
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Learning objectives
- Describe the practical implications of TAVI in the context of coronary artery disease, atrioventricular valve disease and transcatheter heart valve degeneration
- Select appropriate tools for calcified coronary artery disease, including mechanical circulatory support and invasive imaging techniques
- Understand coronary physiology, novel recanalization and goal-oriented planning for chronic total occlusion
- Evaluate the role of novel oral anticoagulants in transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- Discuss the need for gender-specific trials and renal denervation