• interview

April 17, 2026

What is laminar flow and why is it important in TAVR?

Imaging expert João Cavalcante explains flow dynamics and what flow patterns are seen in healthy vs. stenotic valves. 

  • interview

April 17, 2026

How can physiologic laminar flow be quantified?

João Cavalcante describes the two key cardiac MRI metrics imagers use to quantify aortic flow patterns. 

  • interview

April 17, 2026

How does AS affect the vessels and myocardium?

João Cavalcante explains how aortic stenosis has both upstream and downstream impacts apart from the valve. 

  • interview

April 17, 2026

Why is left ventricular mass important in aortic stenosis?

João Cavalcante summarizes the physiologic mechanisms that contribute to LV hypertrophy.

  • interview

April 17, 2026

What does LV mass regression mean for patients?

João Cavalcante explains how patients may feel after reverse LV remodeling following a valve replacement.

  • interview

April 17, 2026

What is Biomimetic?

Anteris Chief Medical Officer Christopher Meduri explains the rationale behind the unique single-piece, native-shaped design of the DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve.