Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Techniques, Complications, and Bailout Strategies

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement has emerged as an alternative option for inoperable or very high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis-however, there are serious complications associated with the procedure, such as patient mortality, stroke, conduction disturbances, paravalvular regurgita...

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Published in:Postgraduate medicine 2013-09, Vol.125 (5), p.31-42
Main Authors: Singh, Vikas, Macon, Conrad J., Shaw, Eric Scot, Londoño, Juan C., Martinez, Claudia A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
aortic stenosis
Aortic Valve - surgery
Aortic Valve Stenosis - surgery
complications
Heart Valve Prosthesis - adverse effects
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - methods
Humans
management
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - therapy
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement has emerged as an alternative option for inoperable or very high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis-however, there are serious complications associated with the procedure, such as patient mortality, stroke, conduction disturbances, paravalvular regurgitation, and vascular concerns. Our review focuses on the most common complications related to transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures and potential bailout strategies and techniques.
ISSN:0032-5481
1941-9260
DOI:10.3810/pgm.2013.09.2697