Valve-in-Valve TAVR Complicated by Left Main Coronary Obstruction Salvaged by Left Atrial VA-ECMO
Hafez Golzarian1, Abdelrahman Osman2, Anna C Kleman3
1Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, USA; Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, HCA Houston Healthcare-Kingwood/University of Houston College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Insights
Coronary artery obstruction (CAO) after valve-in-valve TAVR is critical. Prompt recognition, hemodynamic support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and percutaneous coronary intervention are key to successful resuscitation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Coronary artery obstruction (CAO) is a serious complication of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
- CAO can lead to cardiac arrest, requiring immediate intervention and hemodynamic support.
Background:
Coronary artery obstruction (CAO) is a life-threatening complication of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) often necessitating expeditious intervention and hemodynamic support.
Case Summary:
We present the case of a patient undergoing valve-in-valve TAVR who endured cardiac arrest secondary to CAO due to leaflet impingement, necessitating immediate venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention using a workhorse guidewire and stent successfully restored coronary flow.
Discussion:
We describe an order of operations protocol used at our center for such cases elucidating the logistics and implementation of the strategy that allowed for successful resuscitation of our patient. The increasing complexity of TAVR procedures necessitates proceduralists' familiarity with advanced bailout techniques and multidisciplinary team approaches to address such critical complications.
Take-Home Message:
This case highlights the importance of prompt recognition, hemodynamic stabilization with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and emergent percutaneous coronary intervention in managing CAO post-TAVR.
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