Case highlights trans-brachial balloon assistance in aortic valve implantation when the femoral artery is unavailable, suggesting a viable alternative.
We report the trans‐brachial buddy balloon technique in a challenging case undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Our case highlights the use of the low‐profile Trival balloon to facilitate trans‐brachial balloon assistance when the contralateral femoral artery is unavailable due to mechanical cardiac support.
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