Balloon Nudge Technique: A Touch to Nonsteerable Valves
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Author Spotlight: A Novel Standardized Technique for Real-Time Biomedical Imaging of Acute Myocardial Injury
Published on: March 22, 2024
Carla Lucarelli1, Saud Khawaja1, Richard J Jabbour1
1Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement is an effective treatment for severe aortic stenosis with a high rate of procedural success with the current devices. However, anatomic factors and device limitations may increase technical difficulty. We describe the balloon nudge technique, a novel technique that improves coaxial alignment while crossing the aortic valve. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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