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David Hildick-Smith

Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK

Biography

Prof David Hildick-Smith is Professor of Interventional Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist at the Sussex Cardiac Centre - the Regional Specialist Unit. He is Director of the Cardiac Research, ex-Treasurer of the British Cardiovascular Interventions Society, and, with more than 20 years experience of Interventional Cardiology, is considered one of the country's leading experts in management of Cardiovascular complaints.

A pioneer of Interventional Cardiology, David is recognised internationally as a leader in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment. 

Featured Courses

TAVI – Is Lifetime Patient Management the Alpha to Omega of Contemporary Practice?
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Evaluate the factors influencing coronary access in different valve designs
  • Formulate strategies to optimise coronary access based on valve characteristics
  • Evaluate the role of valve design in reducing pacemaker implantation rates and enhancing future coronary access
  • Learn the step-by-step process for achieving optimum implant depth during TAVI
  • Apply guidelines and best practices for achieving and confirming optimum implant depth in TAVI procedures
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TIO 2023 – Left Main & Bifurcations – Live Cases & Discussions
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Discuss the impact of PCI on top of optimal medical therapy in ischaemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
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TIO 2023 – Left Main & Bifurcations
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Discuss the impact of PCI on top of optimal medical therapy in ischaemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
See more
TIO 2023 – Balloon Revolution – Live Cases & Discussions
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Discuss the impact of PCI on top of optimal medical therapy in ischaemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
See more
TIO 2023 – Balloon Revolution
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Discuss the impact of PCI on top of optimal medical therapy in ischaemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
See more
TIO 2023 – Key Issues in TAVI - Live Cases and Discussions
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Discuss the impact of PCI on top of optimal medical therapy in ischaemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
See more
TIO 2023 – Key Issues in TAVI
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Compare the utility of repair and replacement valve technology in mitral regurgitation
  • Individualise valve choice for aortic regurgitation based on valve durability and patient features
  • Recall the utility and limitations of specialty balloons
  • Evaluate emerging approaches to the treatment of complex left main and other coronary bifurcation lesions
  • Identify suitable patients for interatrial shunting
  • Discuss the merits of alternative antiplatelet strategies to DAPT in ACS and CCS following PCI
See more
TIO 2023 – Symposium: Lifetime Patient Management Greater Expectations: Is TAVI Rising to The Challenge?
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Recall the latest data on durability and clinical outcomes for TAVI
  • Understand how TAVI is advancing and become aware of future treatment options for lifetime management of patients with aortic valve disease
  • Become more confident using TAVI in cases with complex anatomy
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TIO 2022 - Session 3.3: Keynote & Controversies: Live Cases And Discussion
  • 1.00 EBAC

Learning objectives

  • Describe the practical implications of TAVI in the context of coronary artery disease, atrioventricular valve disease and transcatheter heart valve degeneration
  • Select appropriate tools for calcified coronary artery disease, including mechanical circulatory support and invasive imaging techniques
  • Understand coronary physiology, novel recanalization and goal-oriented planning for chronic total occlusion
  • Evaluate the role of novel oral anticoagulants in transcatheter aortic valve implantation
  • Discuss the need for gender-specific trials and renal denervation
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