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Published on: February 5, 2021
Balloon Rupture During Myval TAVI: A Rare Complication and Successful Bailout Strategy
Ali Rıza Akyüz1, Niyazi Alp Peker1, Mustafa Öztürk1
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon University, Trabzon, Turkey.
Summary
Balloon rupture during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare complication. A novel bailout strategy using propofol as a lubricant successfully enabled valve removal and implantation of a new valve.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Balloon rupture during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare but serious complication.
- Managing device malfunction during TAVI requires effective bailout strategies.
- The Myval valve system has specific deployment characteristics.
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