TACIT Germany 2027

Logistics

Suggested Hotels

Travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the organization. Below are a few hotel suggestions near the venue — booking is up to each attendee.

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Central location, well connected to the city and a short ride from the Elisabeth-Krankenhaus.

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ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen

Close to the fairgrounds and city centre, popular with congress attendees.

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SIDE Design Hotel Essen

Modern hotel near Essen Hauptbahnhof, easy access by train and public transport.

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Hotel selection is a preview example — to be confirmed with the organizers.

About

Why TACIT Germany

Who we are

We are LEKE and the Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen, strategic partners in advanced cardiology education, connecting specialists through hands-on, live-case training.

What we do

We address the need for specialized training in structural interventional cardiology, offering a proper learning tool for experienced interventional cardiologists.

Target

Designed for practicing interventional cardiologists with experience in structural heart interventions looking to advance their therapies.

Program

Interventional Cardiology Workshop

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Day 1: Vascular Access, Aortic Valve & Troubleshooting

Section 1: Alternative Access & Vascular Complications

Alternative Access Strategies: Transcaval, transaxillary, transapical, or transcarotid

CT-Analysis

LIAB: Transcaval case

Hands-on: Simulator – Vascular Complications & Transcaval Puncture

Section 2: Complex Anatomy & Electrosurgery

The Uncrossable Aortic Valve: Step-by-step approach (Brief overview – 10 minutes max)

Coronary Protection & Electrosurgical Techniques: BASILICA & UNICORN

CT-Analysis

Live Case: Leaflet modification / Electrosurgery

BASILICA Simulation

Coffee Break

Section 3: Valve-in-Valve, Cracking & Complications Management

ViV Bioprosthesis & Cracking Fundamentals

Hands-on (Sequential Flow):

TAVI Implantation

Bioprosthesis Cracking

Tips & Tricks: Coronary re-access (Model demonstration and brief 3–4 slide overview)

Session 4: Case Discussion

Bring Your Case: Case presentations focusing on alternative access, Valve-in-Valve, and access complications – link to send on website + prize for best case

Interactive 3mensio Analysis: Dedicated TAV-in-TAV case

Day 2: Mitral, Tricuspid

Know the Technology: Station rotations

Section 5: Mitral Valve

Mitral ViV/ViR/ViMAC

CT Analysis for Small LVOT Cases: LAMPOON, BATMAN & SESAME

LIAB: TMVR e.g. SAPIEN M3 Mitral Valve Replacement (15–20 minute presentation, structured with dedicated pauses for discussion)

Hands-on: Mitral Valve (TMVR Workshop & TEER)

Lunch

Section 6: Tricuspid Valve

Live Case: AV-Valve Intervention

LIAB: Challenging Tricuspid TEER & Orthotopic Valve Implants (Featuring Evoque and the latest TTVR technology)

Hands-on: Tricuspid Simulator – ELASTA technique followed by Evoque Valve implantation

Coffee Break

Section 7: Interactive Case Discussions

Bring Your Case: Case presentations focusing on difficult TEER, and live-in-the-box nightmare complications – link to send on website + prize for best case

Wrap-up & Closure

Team