The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) will host its annual meeting from May 1-3, 2025, in Washington, DC. The SCAI 2025 Scientific Sessions will unite global leaders in interventional cardiology to present the latest clinical research, procedural strategies, and insights. The event will feature a blend of educational and evidence-based presentations, with a strong emphasis on interactive sessions covering various aspects of clinical practice. These will include both common and complex cases, along with best practices, practical tips, and techniques for managing unexpected challenges. Attendees will also have opportunities to expand their professional network and participate in SCAI's committees.

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Below, you will find a list of sessions focused on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) that we are eagerly anticipating at the SCAI 2025. These sessions are organized in chronological order for your convenience.

TAVR Fundamentals: From Hemodynamics to New Innovations

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session delves into the foundational concepts of TAVR, including the hemodynamic complexities of aortic stenosis and the difficulties associated with TAVR in small annuli. It also discusses key considerations for bicuspid TAVR and the long-term management of TAVR in younger patients. The latest advancements in TAVR access techniques and device technologies will also be highlighted, followed by a panel discussion addressing questions from the audience.

Patient Prosthesis Mismatch and TAVR in Small Annuli

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 9:23 AM - 9:31 AM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session will examine the concept of patient prosthesis mismatch and how to avoid it in patients with small annuli. It will focus on strategies for selecting the right prosthetic valve size and ensuring optimal outcomes in these challenging cases.

Bicuspid TAVR Considerations

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 9:40 AM - 9:48 AM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session will cover the unique challenges faced when performing TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves. Key focus will be on identifying the specific anatomical features that must be considered and the strategies for optimal treatment of these cases.

Lifetime Management: TAVR in the Young Patient

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 9:48 AM - 9:56 AM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: The session will focus on managing aortic stenosis in young patients to achieve the best possible outcomes while minimizing future morbidity. It will address considerations for lifelong management strategies and potential procedures over time.

TAVR Access in 2025

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 10:05 AM - 10:13 AM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session will review the latest techniques for optimizing TAVR access, including intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), closure devices, and the management of associated complications.

TAVR for Aortic Insufficiency

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 5:32 PM - 5:52 PM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: In this session, case-based examples will be shared to illustrate data for treating aortic insufficiency. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing procedures using Jena valve technology and identifying appropriate cases that can be successfully managed with currently available platforms.

TAVR and LVOT Obstruction

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 4:22 PM - 4:42 PM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session will address the complex physiology involved in treating patients with both aortic stenosis (AS) and LVOT obstruction. High-risk scenarios will be discussed, including strategies for managing LVOT obstruction both before and during the TAVR procedure, as well as hemodynamic considerations. Techniques such as alcohol septal ablation and the use of Sesame will also be covered.

State of the Art: Valve-in-Valve TAVR and TAVR in TAVR

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 3:32 PM - 3:52 PM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session reviews the critical considerations for performing valve-in-valve procedures, both in SAVR and TAVR, while also discussing how to prepare for successful future procedures. Topics will include techniques for optimizing the procedure and the use of balloon valve fracture to enhance outcomes.

TAVR Complex Techniques

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session focuses on the advanced techniques involved in TAVR procedures, including valve-in-valve TAVR, TAVR in TAVR, and transcatheter electrosurgery. It also explores the management of complications such as LVOT obstruction and paravalvular leak (PVL), along with strategies for addressing complex anatomical challenges and surgical innovations in cases where TAVR is not viable.

Surgical Innovations When TAVR Isn’t an Option and When TAVRs Fail

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 5:52 PM - 6:12 PM
  • Location: 147AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
  • Description: This session explores innovative surgical techniques for cases where TAVR is not an option, or where it has failed. Topics will include mini sternotomy, keyhole access, and robotic access, along with root enlargement and post-TAVR surgery.

TAVR in Congenital Heart Disease...Really?

  • Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM - 2:08 PM
  • Location: 145AB (Floor 1, Walter E. Washington Convention Center)

Description: This session will assess the potential role of TAVR in congenital heart disease. Attendees will gain insights into both the benefits and the challenges of applying TAVR techniques in patients with congenital heart defects.

The #SCAI2025 is set to be an enriching and informative event. We recommend clicking here to explore the comprehensive list of topics and sessions that will be covered at this significant event. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your expertise — register today.

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