Pachyderm-Shape Guiding Catheters to Simplify BASILICA Leaflet Traversal

John C Lisko1, Vasilis C Babaliaros1, Robert J Lederman2

  • 1Structural Heart and Valve Center, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Summary

New Pachyderm guiding catheters significantly reduce procedure time for Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration (BASILICA) during TAVR. These custom-shaped catheters are recommended over conventional ones for improved efficiency and patient outcomes.

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