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Ryaan El-Andari1, Ali Fatehi Hassanabad2, Shaohua Wang1
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (ViV TAVR) in Perceval valves is feasible and safe. Strategies exist to mitigate procedural challenges like guidewire misplacement and coronary obstruction, ensuring favorable outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- The Perceval valve is the sole sutureless surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) available.
- Increasing use of Perceval valves leads to more valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
- ViV TAVR in Perceval valves presents unique technical challenges and risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technical aspects and outcomes of ViV TAVR in patients with prior Perceval SAVR.
- To highlight strategies for mitigating procedural complications.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of ViV TAVR in this specific population.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ViV TAVR in Perceval valves.
- Discussion of technical considerations for guidewire manipulation and TAVR device deployment.
- Analysis of strategies for preventing coronary obstruction and other complications.
Main Results:
- ViV TAVR in Perceval valves demonstrates high success rates.
- Favorable outcomes include low rates of major bleeding, coronary obstruction, annular rupture, and mortality.
- Specific techniques can effectively manage guidewire misplacement and coronary obstruction risks.
Conclusions:
- ViV TAVR is a safe and effective option for patients with prior Perceval SAVR.
- Careful procedural planning and execution are crucial for successful outcomes.
- Further research into aortic root anatomy post-SAVR is needed to guide future ViV TAVR suitability.
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