2026 Scientific Sessions

State of the Union: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Interventions

Presenter

Matthew Cavender, M.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Matthew Cavender, M.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Learning Objectives:
  1. Summarize 2025 year-in-review: Outcomes from trials like CLASP IID and APOLLO, emphasizing reductions in MR and heart failure readmissions with devices like Intrepid and Cardioband.
  2. Evaluate procedural innovations, including leaflet-to-annulus index optimization and subvalvular repairs to address recurrence in degenerative and functional etiologies.
  3. Glimpse into the future: Next-gen TMVR platforms, AI-driven imaging for patient selection, and integration with ablation for comprehensive AFib management.