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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • The Harmony valve is the first FDA-approved transcatheter pulmonary valve for severe pulmonary regurgitation (PR).
  • It expands transcatheter options for patients with residual PR post-childhood surgery.
  • Risks and endocarditis treatment associated with this valve remain unclear.

Observation:

  • This report details the first surgical explantation of the Harmony valve.
  • The explanted valve featured an extensive skirt extending into the right ventricular outflow tract and pulmonary artery.
  • Surgical dissection proved more complex than with standard surgical valves.

Findings:

  • Surgical explantation of the Harmony valve was safely achieved despite increased complexity.
  • The valve's extensive skirt contributed to the difficulty of removal.

Implications:

  • While transcatheter therapies offer less invasive benefits, they may present challenges during surgical explantation.
  • Tradeoffs between less invasive procedures and explantation complexity must be considered in valve selection and timing.
  • This case highlights the need for careful planning in managing potential complications associated with novel transcatheter devices.