Innovative Technologies & Techniques

Innovative Technologies & Techniques

2 Seasons

Innovative Technologies & Techniques is produced at The Texas Heart Institute (THI) and explores promising advances in medicine that aim to extend the life of cardiac patients and patients at risk for serious heart and vascular conditions. Course director, Dr. Krajcer, is an interventional cardiologist at The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care and a member of The Texas Heart Institute Academic Professional Staff.

Live CME Events: https://www.texasheart.org/our-symposia

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Innovative Technologies & Techniques
  • Evolution of PEVAR Techniques with Suture Mediated Closure Devices

    Episode 1

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 2, Published August 27, 2019.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and James Livesay, MD discuss the evolution of PEVAR (THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques, Episode 2

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, ...

  • Paclitaxel-eluting Devices for Treatment of Femoro-popliteal Obstructive Disease

    Episode 2

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 3, Published September 11, 2019.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and Miguel Montero-Baker, MD discuss the Paclitaxel-eluting devices for treatment of femoro-popliteal obstructive disease.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) ...

  • Latest Treatment Advances of Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Women

    Episode 3

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques, Episode 4 Part 2, Published October 21, 2019.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and Stephanie Coulter, MD discuss the latest treatment advances of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities in women.

    The Texas Heart Insti...

  • Breaking the Barrier in Cardiac and Vascular Interventions

    Episode 4

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 7 Part 2, Published November 6, 2019.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and Miguel Montero-Baker, MD discuss new interventions in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized i...

  • Rationale, Evolution and Result of Fast Track EVAR and TEVAR- A New Standard of Care_

    Episode 5

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 10, Published November 22, 2019.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD discusses the rationale, evolution and the result of fast track EVAR and TEVAR and explores whether the approach is becoming the new standard of care.

    The T...

  • The Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Prevention of Vascular Complications

    Episode 6

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 13, Published February 5, 2020.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and Mehdi Razavi MD discuss the latest advances in diagnosis and prevention of vascular complications.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized internat...

  • Laser-Assisted Transgraft Embolization

    Episode 7

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 17, Published February 15, 2020.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD discusses laser-assisted transgraft embolization.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized internationally for research programs in cardiology, cardiov...

  • Science in Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease

    Episode 8

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 21, Recorded April 22, 2020

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD, Miguel Montero, MD, and Gary Roubin, MD, Ph.D. discuss the science behind the treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recogni...

  • Latest Advances in the Treatment of CHF with VADs

    Episode 9

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 22, Recorded June 25, 2020

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD, William "Billy Cohn, MD, Les Miller, MD and Gary Roubin, MD, discuss the history of ventricular assist devices and future directions of the field of mechanical c...

  • Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine: Current Status and What Does the Future Hold?

    Episode 10

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 23.2, Recorded July 27, 2020

    In this episode, Drs. Zvonimir Krajcer, Mehdi Razavi and Billy Cohn discuss the promise of and progress towards artificial intelligence in cardiovascular medicine.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) i...

  • Prediction and Management of Conduction Disturbances Post-TAVI

    Episode 11

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 24, Recorded August 18, 2020

    In this episode, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer, discusses the prediction and management of conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). TAVI is also called TAVR (transcathete...

  • The Future of Artificial Intelligence for Imaging and Endovascular Interventions

    Episode 12

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 25, Published January 20, 2021.

    In this episode, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer discusses the current and future applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized internationally for research pro...

  • Artificial Intelligence: Current Status and Future Applications

    Episode 13

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 23.1, Published October 28, 2020.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD, Dr. Behnaam Aazhang, PhD, and Dr. Mehdi Razavi discuss the current and future applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI...

  • Coarctation and Its Management – These Are Best Handled with Endovascular Therapy

    Episode 14

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 28, Published January 20, 2021.

    In this episode, Dr. Zvonomir Krajcer discusses coarctation and its management with endovascular therapy.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized internationally for research programs in ca...

  • 26 Years of Experience with Large Bore Closure Devices: What are the Implication to Morbidity, Length of Stay, and Cost?

    Episode 15

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 31, Published February 18, 2023.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD discusses the large bore closure devices.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized internationally for research programs in cardiology, cardiovascular ...

  • How to Avoid Complications with Large Bore Access

    Episode 16

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 29, Published January 19, 2021.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD and Brianna Costello, MD discuss the complications associated with large bore access and how to avoid them.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recognized int...

  • TAVR for Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis: What Are the Outcomes and What Are the Unmet Needs

    Episode 17

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 30, Published January 31, 2022.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD discusses the current outcomes for transcatheter replacement procedures (TAVR) applied to the bicuspid aortic valve.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is recog...

  • Current & Future of Percutaneous Assist Devices for the Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure & Cardiorenal Syndrome

    Episode 18

    THI Education Series Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Episode 33, Published January 31, 2022.

    In this episode, Zvonimir Krajcer, MD discusses percutaneous assist devices for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure and cardiorenal syndrome.

    The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is rec...