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Native Mitral Stenosis Treated With Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
Renuka Jain1, Mohamed F Algahim2, Tanvir K Bajwa1
1Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|February 22, 2016
Summary
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement offers a new option for severe mitral stenosis with extreme calcification. This minimally invasive approach provides a solution when traditional surgery is too complex.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Severe mitral stenosis with extreme annular calcification presents significant surgical challenges.
- Conventional surgical mitral valve replacement may not be feasible in these complex cases.
Observation:
- Two patients with severe native mitral valve stenosis and extensive annular calcification were treated.
- These patients were considered unsuitable for traditional surgical interventions.
Findings:
- Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) using a balloon-expandable prosthesis was successfully performed in both cases.
- The prosthesis was anchored by radial force, addressing the challenging anatomy.
Implications:
- TMVR represents a viable and potentially life-saving alternative for patients with severe mitral stenosis and extreme calcification.
- This technique expands treatment options for complex valvular heart disease, improving patient outcomes.
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