Aorta to Right Ventricular Fistula Status Post-TAVR
Jonathan Abaya Ghazaleh1, Robert Cacdac1, Anthony Lim1
1Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
|August 10, 2023
Summary
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can lead to rare complications like aorta to right ventricular fistulas. Percutaneous shunt closure offers a promising treatment for high-risk patients experiencing heart failure due to this complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a common, minimally invasive procedure for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
- While generally safe, TAVR carries risks of adverse events, including rare but serious complications.
- Aorta to right ventricular fistula is a potential, albeit uncommon, complication following TAVR.
