Cleveland Clinic – Mastering the Management of Aortic Valve Disease 2025 (Videos)

Advanced Cardiology Course on Aortic Stenosis, TAVR, SAVR & Structural Heart Interventions

Overview

Cleveland Clinic – Mastering the Management of Aortic Valve Disease 2025 is a comprehensive, evidence-based cardiovascular education program designed to provide clinicians with the latest advances in the diagnosis, imaging, risk stratification, and treatment of aortic valve disease. Developed by internationally recognized experts from Cleveland Clinic, this course delivers an in-depth review of modern valvular heart disease management with a particular focus on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR), multimodality cardiac imaging, and patient-centered decision-making.

Featuring 50 expert-led video sessions, the program explores contemporary approaches to aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, bicuspid aortic valve disease, valve durability, procedural complications, and emerging structural heart interventions. Participants gain practical insights into integrating evidence-based guidelines, advanced imaging techniques, and multidisciplinary heart team strategies into daily clinical practice.

Whether preparing for board examinations, updating clinical knowledge, or refining advanced valvular heart disease management skills, this course provides a comprehensive resource for cardiovascular professionals seeking excellence in structural heart care.

Course Specifications

• Format: On-Demand Video Course
• Content: 50 Expert-Led Video Sessions
• Release Date: December 2025
• Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Institution: Cleveland Clinic
• Focus: Aortic Valve Disease, TAVR, SAVR, Imaging & Structural Heart Interventions

Course Overview

Aortic valve disease remains one of the most common and clinically significant cardiovascular disorders worldwide. Advances in transcatheter therapies, surgical techniques, and multimodality imaging have transformed treatment options and improved outcomes for patients with both simple and complex valvular disease.

This course provides a comprehensive review of modern aortic valve disease management, emphasizing:

• Contemporary guideline-based care
• Structural heart interventions
• Advanced cardiac imaging
• Risk assessment and patient selection
• Procedural planning and complication management
• Long-term follow-up and valve durability

Participants learn how to optimize treatment decisions through a multidisciplinary heart team approach while applying the latest clinical evidence and technological innovations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose and classify various forms of aortic valve disease.
• Apply current guidelines for timing and selection of valve interventions.
• Evaluate patients for TAVR and SAVR using evidence-based criteria.
• Utilize multimodality imaging for diagnosis, procedural planning, and follow-up.
• Manage complications associated with transcatheter and surgical interventions.
• Assess valve durability and long-term outcomes.
• Develop treatment strategies for complex valvular heart disease.
• Integrate contemporary clinical trial data into patient management.
• Improve outcomes through multidisciplinary heart team collaboration.

Major Topics Covered

Aortic Valve Disease Fundamentals

Clinical Evaluation

• Aortic stenosis pathophysiology
• Aortic regurgitation mechanisms
• Symptom assessment
• Risk stratification strategies

Patient Selection

• Timing of intervention
• Shared decision-making
• Management of elderly and high-risk patients

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Contemporary TAVR Practice

• Patient selection criteria
• Procedural planning
• Device selection

Advanced TAVR Topics

• Valve-in-valve procedures
• TAVR in bicuspid valves
• Expanding indications

Clinical Outcomes

• Short- and long-term results
• Quality of life improvements
• Future directions in TAVR

Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Surgical Management

• Conventional SAVR
• Minimally invasive approaches
• Prosthetic valve selection

Complex Surgical Cases

• Redo valve surgery
• Combined valve and aortic procedures
• Root replacement techniques

Multimodality Cardiac Imaging

Echocardiography

• Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Hemodynamic assessment

Cardiac CT

• Annular sizing
• Coronary assessment
• Procedural planning

Cardiac MRI

• Ventricular function assessment
• Myocardial characterization
• Advanced valvular evaluation

Imaging-Guided Decision Making

• Aortic calcium scoring
• Flow assessment
• Structural heart intervention planning

Aortic Stenosis

Contemporary Management

• Severe aortic stenosis
• Low-flow, low-gradient AS
• Asymptomatic severe AS

Heart Failure & Aortic Stenosis

• Ventricular remodeling
• Heart failure management
• Advanced heart failure considerations

Aortic Regurgitation

Diagnostic Evaluation

• Severity assessment
• Ventricular adaptation
• Imaging findings

Treatment Strategies

• Medical management
• Surgical intervention
• Emerging transcatheter therapies

Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

Congenital Valve Disorders

• Bicuspid valve morphology
• Associated aortopathy
• Genetic considerations

Long-Term Management

• Surveillance strategies
• Intervention timing
• Family screening recommendations

Procedural Complications & Critical Care

TAVR Complications

• Hemodynamic collapse
• Coronary obstruction
• Vascular complications

Conduction Abnormalities

• Pacemaker dependency
• Conduction system injury
• Post-procedure monitoring

Paravalvular Leak

• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Treatment strategies

Cardiogenic Shock

• Recognition and management
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Critical care considerations

Endocarditis & Valve Infection

Infective Endocarditis

• Diagnostic strategies
• Imaging evaluation
• Surgical management

Prosthetic Valve Infection

• Risk factors
• Therapeutic approaches
• Long-term outcomes

Antithrombotic Therapy

Post-TAVR Management

• Antiplatelet therapy
• Anticoagulation strategies
• Bleeding risk assessment

Evidence-Based Recommendations

• Guideline updates
• Personalized treatment planning

Valve Durability & Clinical Trials

Long-Term Outcomes

• Prosthetic valve durability
• Structural valve degeneration
• Reintervention strategies

Landmark Clinical Trials

• Recent TAVR studies
• Surgical outcomes research
• Future therapeutic directions

Educational Features

✔ 50 expert-led video lectures

✔ Comprehensive aortic valve disease curriculum

✔ TAVR and SAVR education

✔ Multimodality imaging review

✔ Structural heart intervention updates

✔ Evidence-based guideline integration

✔ Clinical trial reviews

✔ Complication management strategies

✔ Heart team decision-making principles

✔ Board-review level educational content

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Structural Heart Specialists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Critical Care Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Providers involved in cardiovascular care

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Developed by Cleveland Clinic structural heart experts

✔ Comprehensive review of aortic valve disease

✔ Strong emphasis on TAVR and SAVR decision-making

✔ Advanced multimodality imaging education

✔ Focus on real-world clinical application

✔ Covers both foundational and advanced concepts

✔ Reviews latest guidelines and clinical trials

✔ Excellent resource for board preparation

✔ Practical management of complex valvular cases

✔ Designed to improve patient outcomes and procedural success

Product Details

Course: Cleveland Clinic – Mastering the Management of Aortic Valve Disease 2025

Format: 50 Video Lectures

Release Date: December 2025

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Educational Focus: Aortic Valve Disease, TAVR, SAVR, Structural Heart Interventions & Cardiac Imaging