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Complete Embolic Protection of the Cerebral Arteries: TAVI Despite Large Left Ventricular Thrombus
Johannes Mierke1, Anna Winkler1, Norman Mangner1
1Technische Universität Dresden, Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Herzzentrum Dresden, University Clinic, Dresden, Germany.
Abstract:
The presence of a left ventricular (LV) thrombus is considered an absolute contraindication to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) because of the very high embolic risk. We report a case of TAVI under complete protection of the cerebral arteries in a patient with a large LV thrombus, severely impaired LV function, and no surgical options. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).
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