Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will: 

• understand the composition and function of the TAVI team;
• gain insights into the specific role of the valve coordinator; and 
• appreciate the importance of expert diagnostic imaging in support of clinical and procedural decisions.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To make clinicians aware of the important steps – starting with screening – that are needed in order to optimise TAVI efficiencies that can lead to shorter procedures and reduced hospital stays. 

Main topic:

• Valvular, myocardial, pericardial, pulmonary, congenital heart disease

Session information

This webinar is designed for:

• General cardiologists to have increased confidence in understanding diagnostics and when to refer;
• Cardiology specialists seeking a better understanding of the role of the VCC;
• The wider cardiovascular community of nurses on the role of the VCC, and the career progression routes into this role.

This webinar is one of the educational product of the AortiCare initiative, launched together by ESC and ACNAP, aiming at improving the quality of care for aortic valve stenosis patients by reducing time to diagnosis, referral, and treatment.

We invite you to visit the official AortiCare Webpage for more information on this initiative.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).

The On Demand recording of this webinar will be available with subtitles in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, and French.