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Hunter Row1, Wade Hopper1, Ismail Bekdash2
1Department of Surgery, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|March 14, 2026
Summary
Successful endovascular rescue of an embolized Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia valve during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was achieved using coronary techniques. This case highlights the importance of bailout strategies for managing TAVR complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a common procedure for aortic stenosis.
- Valve deployment complications, such as embolization, can occur.
- Prompt management is crucial to ensure patient safety and procedural success.

