New York Valves 2026 – Dr Matthew Price (Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, San Diego, US) joins us to discuss how 3D and 4D intracardiac echocardiography is advancing left atrial appendage closure, with the potential to streamline workflow and improve procedural outcomes.

Interview Questions:

1. How has the approach to imaging guidance for left atrial appendage closure evolved, and what has driven the move toward ICE?
2. What advantages do 3D and 4D ICE platforms offer over conventional imaging for appendage assessment and device deployment?
3. How does ICE guidance influence procedural workflow, including the potential to move away from general anaesthesia?
4. What is the impact of ICE on device sizing accuracy, peri-device leak detection, and complication avoidance?
5. What are the key learning curve and workflow considerations for teams looking to adopt ICE-guided closure?
6. What are your key take-home messages for clinicians seeking to optimise LAA closure outcomes with contemporary ICE guidance?

Recorded on-site at New York Valves 2026, New York.
Editors: Jordan Rance

Videographer: TBC
Support: This is an independent interview produced by Transcatheter Academy.