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Transfemoral TAVI utilizing CoreValve in a patient with a regurgitant failing bioprosthesis and horizontal aortic root was associated with difficulties during implantation and retrieval.
Case Report (n=1)
Transfemoral TAVI for severe aortic regurgitation in patients with a horizontal aortic root can present significant procedural challenges regarding device manipulation and retrieval.
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May warrant caution with CoreValve in horizontal-root valve-in-valve AR; leaves open optimal device and access strategies.
Chan et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Regurgitant failing bioprosthesis with horizontal aortic root (n=1). Transfemoral TAVI utilizing CoreValve was evaluated on Difficulties during implantation and retrieval of valve delivery system. Transfemoral TAVI utilizing CoreValve in a patient with a regurgitant failing bioprosthesis and horizontal aortic root was associated with difficulties during implantation and retrieval.
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