Key result
Transfemoral TAVR was successfully performed in a patient with severe aortic stenosis and an exceptionally tortuous and elongated aortic arch resembling a treble clef.
Why the study?
As TAVR numbers rise, certain cases present unique challenges, particularly regarding vascular access.
Case Report (n=1)
Transfemoral TAVR can be successfully performed even in patients with exceptionally tortuous and elongated aortic arches.
May expand transfemoral TAVR candidacy to extreme arch variants; leaves open validation in prospective cohorts.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a widely approved intervention for managing severe aortic stenosis. As the number of patients undergoing TAVR continues to rise, certain cases present unique challenges, particularly in relation to vascular access. This report highlights a case of successful transfemoral TAVR performed in a patient with an exceptionally tortuous and elongated aortic arch, characterized by significant curvature reminiscent of the treble clef musical symbol.
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Anwar et al. (2024) conducted a case report in Severe aortic stenosis (n=1). Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) was evaluated. Transfemoral TAVR was successfully performed in a patient with severe aortic stenosis and an exceptionally tortuous and elongated aortic arch resembling a treble clef.
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