经皮冠状动脉介入与经导管主动脉瓣置换术一站式手术的应用

目的探讨重度主动脉瓣狭窄(AS)合并冠心病患者采用经皮冠状动脉介入(PCI)与经导管主动脉瓣置换(TAVR)一站式手术的可行性及远期效果。方法本研究为回顾性研究,纳入了5例从2020年1月至2021年8月在我中心完成PCI+TAVR一站式手术的患者,收集患者基线信息、术前超声心动图、主动脉CTA及术后超声心动图资料,出院后1年对患者情况进行随访。结果本研究纳入的5例患者中位年龄77岁,1例患者为女性,中位胸外科医师学会(STS)风险评分为8.25%。术前中位主动脉瓣平均跨瓣压差54mmHg,中位主动脉瓣峰值流速4.7m/s,中位左室舒张末期内径52mm,中位射血分数60%。术中所有患者均先行PCI后再经股动脉全麻下行TAVR。其中4例处理了前降支靶病变,1例处理了回旋支靶病变。术后复查超声心动图提示中位主动脉平均跨瓣压差10mmHg,中位主动脉瓣峰值流速2.2m/s,中位左心室舒张末期内径49mm,中位左室射血分数60%,均无严重主动脉反流及瓣周漏。术后随访1年显示1例患者因房室传导阻滞行永久起搏器置入,无死亡、卒中、心梗、再住院等心脏不良事件发生。结论对于重度AS合并冠心病患者,PCI+TAVR一站式手术的远期效果和安全性良好,具备可行性。     

“All in One”技术在“一站式”经导管主动脉瓣置换术联合经皮冠状动脉介入治疗术中的应用

目的 总结“All in One”技术在“一站式”经导管主动脉瓣置换术联合经皮冠状动脉介入治疗（PCI）中应用的初步经验。方法 连续收集2021年7月至2022年9月首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院心脏瓣膜病介入中心在“一站式”经导管主动脉瓣置换术联合PCI中应用“All in One”技术的患者27例进行回顾性分析，总结临床资料、影像学资料、手术操作、住院和出院随访期间主要不良心脑血管事件的发生情况。结果 27例患者平均年龄（74.1±7.8）岁；男15例，女12例；平均美国胸外科医师协会评分（6.02±3.25）%；主动脉瓣重度狭窄22例，单纯主动脉瓣重度反流5例；三叶式主动脉瓣20例，二叶式主动脉瓣7例。术前平均跨主动脉瓣血流速度（4.2±1.2）m/s，跨主动脉瓣平均压差（52.1±13.3）mmHg。所有患者均置入药物洗脱支架，其中左主干病变4例，多支血管病变11例，平均置入支架数量（1.8±0.9）枚，应用冠状动脉斑块旋磨术1例。所有患者在PCI术后均置入自膨胀瓣膜，术中无死亡、心肌梗死、脑卒中、急诊转外科手术、血管并发症发生，1例患者行瓣中瓣手术，无中重度瓣周反流。住院期间无...     

经导管主动脉瓣置换术治疗重度主动脉瓣狭窄的初步临床疗效分析

目的:总结经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)治疗重度主动脉瓣狭窄(AS)的初步临床经验。方法:纳入2018年10月-2019年10月于我院接受TAVR治疗的重度AS患者21例,分析其临床资料、手术效果及并发症情况。结果:患者平均年龄(73.71±8.91)岁,男9例,女12例。手术成功率为100%,术后即刻主动脉瓣跨瓣压差较术前明显下降[(7.71±5.32) mmHg∶(100.19±30.13) mmHg,1 mmHg=0.133 kPa,P0.01]。术中联合ECMO支持1例,联合经导管二尖瓣球囊扩张1例,联合经皮冠状动脉支架植入术(PCI)1例,瓣中瓣植入2例。术后消化道出血1例,永久性起搏器植入2例,发热2例,急性脑梗死1例,轻度瓣周漏11例,股动脉穿刺点处假性动脉瘤1例,临时起搏器置入处皮下血肿1例,死亡1例。术后30 d患者症状及心脏超声指标均改善。结论:TAVR治疗外科手术禁忌或高危重度主动脉瓣狭窄相对安全、有效。     

应用心肺运动试验评价经导管主动脉瓣置换术在无症状主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者中的疗效

目的:应用心肺运动试验评价经导管主动脉瓣置换(TAVR)术在无症状主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者中的疗效。方法:回顾性分析在河北医科大学第一医院心脏中心住院行TAVR手术并完成3个月随访的无症状主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者28例。所有患者均完善术前检查,观察手术的安全性指标：瓣膜置入即刻成功率、瓣膜移位、死亡、心脏传导阻滞、瓣周漏、冠状动脉阻塞、脑卒中、入径血管破裂、心脏压塞、主动脉夹层、大出血;有效性指标：术前及术后1 d、7 d、3个月的脑钠肽(BNP)、心脏彩超情况;运动耐量指标：术前及术后3个月的心肺运动试验情况。通过上述指标评价TAVR疗效。结果:(1)TAVR手术安全性指标：瓣膜植入即刻成功率100%,发生瓣膜移位0例;新发束支阻滞1例(3.5%),无症状;瓣周漏1例(3.5%),且<2 mm。无脑卒中、入径血管破裂、大出血、死亡、冠状动脉阻塞、心脏压塞、主动脉夹层病例。(2)TAVR手术有效性指标：BNP、主动脉瓣最大跨瓣流速、主动脉瓣收缩期跨瓣压差、主动脉瓣平均跨瓣压差均较术前明显好转。(3)TAVR手术运动耐量指标：Weber心功能、峰值摄氧量、无氧阈、二氧化碳当量斜率、收缩压下...     

“一站式”经皮冠状动脉介入治疗+经导管主动脉瓣置换术的临床应用

目的:总结"一站式"经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)+经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)临床应用经验。方法:回顾性分析2015年10月至2020年4月中国医学科学院阜外医院行"一站式" PCI+TAVR的合并冠状动脉狭窄的主动脉瓣重度狭窄或反流患者35例,记录术中、术后不良事件及6个月随访结果。结果:35例患者平均年龄(77.0±6.6)岁,平均心胸外科协会风险评分(6.8±2.1)%。术前平均主动脉瓣最大流速(4.6±0.8)m/s,跨瓣压差(53.4±23.0)mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 k Pa)。35例患者均进行了PCI,其中处理冠状动脉靶病变≥2处共5例,左主干病变8例,重度钙化病变予以旋磨3例,所有患者PCI过程无并发症。PCI后立即应用国产自膨胀瓣膜行TAVR,1例术中死亡,2例急诊转外科,2例置入第二个TAVR瓣膜,无术后即刻中度及以上瓣周反流,无急性冠状动脉闭塞。住院期间永久起搏器植入5例,无大出血及脑卒中发生,6个月随访全因死亡2例,无新发冠状动脉血运重建及脑卒中。二叶瓣比三叶瓣瓣叶钙化程度更为严重[(529.5±277.8)mm~3vs.(301.8±316.2)mm~3,P=0.041],二叶瓣患者术中死亡、急诊转外科及瓣中瓣比例相对三叶瓣患者更高,但差异均无统计学意义(P均0.05)。二、三叶瓣比较30 d全因死亡率、早期安全率以及6个月全因死亡率、脑卒中发生率,差异均无统计学意义(P均0.05)。结论:在具备成熟PCI和TAVR经验的中心行"一站式"PCI+TAVR安全、有效,在二、三叶瓣患者均具有可行性。     

主动脉瓣重度狭窄经导管主动脉瓣置换术后患者围术期效果观察

目的:探讨主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者经股动脉导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)治疗前后围术期内心功能及主动脉瓣压差、跨瓣流速的变化情况。方法:本研究为回顾性研究,选取2017年9月至2019年6月,在郑州市心血管病医院接受TAVR的27例主动脉瓣狭窄患者。对经TAVR治疗前、术后1d、7 d、1个月患者的临床症状、BNP、LVEF、最大跨瓣血流速度、主动脉瓣最大跨瓣压差进行分析,观察主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者接受TAVR治疗后围术期内疗效。结果:与术前相比,患者术后临床症状、心功能NYHA分级明显改善。患者BNP、主动脉瓣最大跨瓣压差、最大跨瓣流速下降明显,在术后1 d,差异有统计学意义(均P<0. 01);术后LVEF值明显上升,术后7 d可显现,差异有统计学意义,在心功能<50%的患者中,术后1 d差异有统计学意义(P<0. 05)。结论:TAVR治疗主动脉瓣重度狭窄临床疗效确切,在围术期即可迅速缓解临床症状、改善心功能、降低BNP值、提高LVEF。合并LVEF下降的主动脉瓣重度狭窄的患者接受TAVR治疗后患者心功能改善效果更明显。     

高海拔地区经导管主动脉瓣置换术的疗效观察

目的:评估经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)在高海拔地区治疗主动脉瓣疾病的效果。方法:入选2018-09-2019-09长期生活在高海拔地区的重度主动脉瓣狭窄或主动脉瓣关闭不全的7例患者,均进行经导管主动脉瓣置换术。术后观察主动脉瓣跨瓣压差及反流情况,门诊超声心动图随访,分析疗效和并发症经验。结果:7例患者中4例经股动脉途径,3例经心尖途径。术后左室舒张末期内径、左室射血分数、N末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)均较术前明显变化(P0.05);4例主动脉狭窄患者术前跨瓣压差(92.45±15.96)mmHg(1mmHg=0.133kPa),术后即刻导管测跨瓣压差(49.25±1.5)mmHg(P0.05);主动脉瓣关闭不全患者术后即刻变为无或微少量反流。术后发生Ⅲ度房室传导阻滞2例,发生肺部严重感染3例。结论:高海拔地区TAVR安全有效,但术后并发症不同于平原地区,需严格筛选患者和掌握适应证减少并发症发生。     

经导管主动脉瓣置换术后行经皮冠状动脉介入治疗初步经验

目的 总结经导管主动脉瓣置换术（TAVR）后行经皮冠状动脉介入治疗（PCI）的经验。方法 回顾中国医学科学院阜外医院冠心病中心和结构性心脏病一病房在2020年10月1日至2023年3月5日TAVR术后再次行PCI的患者，收集患者的临床资料及PCI相关数据。结果 共纳入8例TAVR术后接受PCI的患者，年龄66～84岁，其中男3例（3/8）,7例（7/8）患者置入自膨胀瓣膜，1例（1/8）患者置入球囊扩张瓣膜。2例（2/8）患者在TAVR术前即发现冠状动脉严重病变，先行TAVR纠正心力衰竭后择期再行PCI；其余6例（6/8）在TAVR时冠状动脉均为临界病变，在TAVR术后7～55个月因冠状动脉病变明显加重行PCI。5例（5/8）患者临床表现为急性非ST段抬高型心肌梗死，3例（3/8）表现为心绞痛。PCI靶血管均为左侧冠状动脉，以左前降支为主；6例（6/8）PCI路径为右桡动脉，2例（2/8）为股动脉。6例（6/8）患者选用Judikins left指引导管，2例（2/8）选用EBU指引导管。患者均成功完成PCI，原位病变置入支架，支架内再狭窄病变应用药物涂层球囊扩张，其中3例患者使用Gu...     

主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者经导管主动脉瓣置换术的安全性和有效性分析

目的探讨主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者接受经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)治疗的有效性和安全性。方法回顾性选取2017年9月至2019年12月接受TAVR的主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者36例。收集患者的人口学、实验室检查、影像辅助检查等全部临床资料,对手术过程、成功率、并发症以及手术前后超声心动图结果等进行分析。结果患者平均年龄(72.42±6.14)岁,瓣膜置入成功率100%。与术前相比,术后第1天的脑钠肽、主动脉瓣最大跨瓣压差、主动脉瓣跨瓣流速差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01),术后6个月随访左心室射血分数、左心室舒张末期内径及左心室收缩末期内径都有显著改善(均P<0.01)。并发症方面,住院期间1例(2.8%)患者因三度房室传导阻滞行永久性起搏器植入;术后1周有2例(5.6%)患者存在轻度瓣周漏(<2mm),术后6个月随访时只有1例(2.8%)患者存在轻度瓣周漏;术后6个月随访时1例(2.8%)患者缺血性卒中。结论主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者行TAVR治疗有较好的安全性和有效性,可有效改善左心室重塑。     

急诊经导管主动脉瓣置换术的疗效初探：一项多中心研究

目的初步探讨急诊经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)的有效性及安全性。方法该研究为回顾性研究。入选2017年5月至2020年12月于中国医学科学院阜外医院、广东省人民医院、华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院、第四军医大学西京医院、上海复旦大学附属中山医院、武汉亚洲心脏病医院、郑州大学第一附属医院、中南大学湘雅二医院8家中心行急诊TAVR的患者。收集机械循环辅助装置(MCS)使用情况及手术前后实验室检验[N末端B型利钠肽原(NT-proBNP)]及超声心动图检查结果(平均主动脉瓣跨瓣压差、左心室射血分数)。主要终点事件为全因死亡, 次要终点事件为卒中、大出血、主要血管并发症、心肌梗死、永久起搏器置入、急性肾损伤。计算器械置入成功率, 器械置入成功指患者存活, 单个人工主动脉瓣置入位置合适且术后平均主动脉瓣跨瓣压差<20 mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)或主动脉瓣峰值流速<3 m/s, 同时无中度及以上人工主动脉瓣膜反流。采用Kaplan-Meier生存曲线法估计患者随访期间生存率。结果共纳入48例患者, 年龄(72.5±8.1)岁, 其中男性34例(70.8%)。器械...     

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Complex Calcific Coronary Lesions Utilizing Orbital Atherectomy Prior to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

BackgroundCoronary artery disease (CAD), often with severe calcification, is present in up to 75% of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Management of CAD in such patients is challenging. Orbital atherectomy (OA) is an effective treatment of severely calcified coronary lesions prior to stent implantation. However, there is limited data on the use of OA for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to treat calcific CAD patients prior to TAVR (OA PCI + TAVR).MethodsRetrospective analysis of patients with moderate/severe calcific CAD and moderate/severe AS who underwent staged OA PCI + TAVR at one high-volume institution. Data were analyzed to assess the 1-year major adverse cardiac events after index OA PCI [MACE: death, target lesion revascularization (TLR), and myocardial infarction (MI)].ResultsThere were 18 patients (mean age of 82) treated with staged OA PCI + TAVR, and of those, 10 (56%) were male, 7 (39%) Caucasian, and 11 (61%) Hispanic/Latino. The average left ventricular ejection fraction was 49% and congestive heart failure was present in 12 patients (67%). There were no angiographic complications (0%), stent thrombosis (0%), or stroke events (0%). The 30-day and 1-year MACE rates were 5.6% (0% death, 0% TLR, 5.6% MI) and 17% (0% death, 11% TLR, and 17% MI [all non-Q-wave MI]), respectively.ConclusionsIn this single-center observational cohort series, patients with heavily calcified coronary lesions treated with OA prior to TAVR had low rates of MACE at 30 days and 1 year. The results demonstrate the feasibility and safety of OA for the treatment of complex calcific coronary lesions prior to TAVR. An up-to-date literature review of atherectomy before, during, or after TAVR in patients with concomitant severe AS and calcific CAD is also provided.Table of contents summaryThere is limited data on the use of orbital atherectomy (OA) for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to treat calcific coronary artery disease (CAD) patients prior to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Our primary aim was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and 1-year outcome of OA PCI pre-TAVR in patients with complex CAD and severe aortic stenosis (AS). We also aimed to provide a brief up-to-date literature review of atherectomy before, during, or after TAVR in patients with concomitant severe AS and calcific CAD. This retrospective cohort study found that OA is feasible and safe for the treatment of severely calcified coronary lesions before TAVR, resulting in acceptable 30-day and 1-year outcomes.     

Single-center experience of 105-minimalistc transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement and its outcome

IntroductionTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) increases worldwide, and indications expand from high-risk aortic stenosis patients to low-risk aortic stenosis. Studies have shown that minimalistic TAVR done under conscious sedation is safe and effective. We report single-operator, the single-center outcome of 105 minimalist transfemoral, conscious sedation TAVR patients, analyzed retrospectively.MethodsAll patients underwent TAVR in cardiac catheterization lab via percutaneous transfemoral, conscious sedation approach. A dedicated cardiac anesthetist team delivered the conscious sedation with a standard protocol described in the main text. The outcomes were analyzed as per VARC-2 criteria and compared with the latest low-risk TAVR trials.ResultsA total of 105 patients underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement between July 2016 to February 2020. The mean age of the population was 73 years, and the mean STS score was 3.99 ± 2.59. All patients underwent a percutaneous transfemoral approach. Self-expanding valve was used in 40% of cases and balloon-expandable valve in 60% (Sapien3? in 31% and MyVal? in 29%) of cases. One patient required conversion to surgical aortic valve replacement. The success rate was 99 percent. The outcomes were: all-cause mortality: 0.9%, stroke rate 1.9%, New pacemaker rate 5.7%, 87.6% had no paravalvular leak. The mild and moderate paravalvular leak was seen in 2.8% and 1.9%, respectively. The mean gradient decreased from 47.5 mmHg to 9 mmHg. The average ICU stay was 26.4 h, and the average hospital stay was 5.4 days. Our outcomes are comparable with the latest published low-risk trial.ConclusionMinimalist, conscious sedation, transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement when done following a standard protocol is safe and effective.     

Rétrécissement aortique : mise au point

Aortic stenosis remains one of the most frequent valvulopathy worldwide, burdened with great mortality and morbidity, and for which there is not yet an effective preventive approach, although the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in its development are better understood nowadays. Its cure, however, has been revolutionized in the last decade by the advent of transcatheter aortic valve implantation, or TAVI (also named transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR). The technique of TAVI has been refined and its indications has been extended, following the publication of large randomized controlled trials where it was compared to surgical aortic valve replacement with favorable results. Consequently, transfemoral TAVR has become the first line of treatment in case of symptomatic severe aortic valve stenosis. In this review, we describe the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to severe aortic stenosis and the main ongoing randomized controlled trials targeting them. We describe the indication for surgical or percutaneous aortic valve replacement and the main complications following the procedure.     

First report on a human percutaneous transluminal implantation of a self-expanding valve prosthesis for interventional treatment of aortic valve stenosis.

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous aortic valve replacement is a new technology for the treatment of patients with significant aortic valve stenosis. We present the first report on a human implantation of a self-expanding aortic valve prosthesis, which is composed of three bovine pericardial leaflets inserted within a self-expanding nitinol stent. The 73-year-old woman presented with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (mean transvalvular gradient of 45 mmHg; valve area of 0.7 cm2). Surgical valve replacement had been declined for the patient because of comorbidities, including previous bypass surgery. METHOD AND RESULTS: A retrograde approach via the common iliac artery was used for valve deployment. The contralateral femoral vessels were used for a temporary extracorporal circulation, unloading the left ventricle during the actual stent expansion. Clinical, hemodynamic, and echocardiographic outcomes were assessed serially during the procedure. Clinical and echocardiographic follow-up at day 1, 2, and 14 post procedure was performed to evaluate the short-term outcome. The prosthesis was successfully deployed within the native aortic valve, with accurate and stable positioning and with no impairment of the coronary artery or vein graft blood flow. 2D and doppler echo immediately after device deployment showed a significant reduction in transaortic mean pressure gradient (from 45 to 8 mmHg) without evidence of aortic or mitral valve insufficiency. The clinical status has then significantly improved. These results remained unchanged up to the day 14 follow-up. CONCLUSION: This case report demonstrates a successful percutaneous implantation of a self-expanding aortic valve prosthesis with remarkable functional and clinical improvements in the acute and short-term outcome.     

外科生物瓣毁损患者使用Venus-A人工瓣膜行经导管主动脉瓣置换术术前CT评估的方法与效果

目的 探讨术前计算机断层扫描(CT)评估外科主动脉生物瓣环内径中多平面曲线瓣环测量法及三维重建法测量间的差异以及基于CT结果指导外科生物瓣毁损患者使用Venus-A瓣膜行经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)的有效性及安全性.方法 回顾性分析2013年3月至2019年10月连续10例在外科毁损生物瓣中采用Venus-A瓣膜行...     

Salvaging lowermost deployment of an acurate device during transcatheter aortic valve replacement with balloon and lasso pull techniques

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), also known as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), is being used with increasing frequency in patients with severe aortic stenosis at high or prohibitive surgical risk. A number of devices are becoming available for TAVR, and competence in using them is mandatory to maximize the safety and efficacy of TAVR, while individualizing device selection in keeping with patient features. The ACURATE TF is a novel promising device for transfemoral TAVR. However, its peculiar features may require additional maneuvers in case of complications. We hereby report the case of a patient undergoing transfemoral TAVR with the ACURATE TF device, in whom lowermost deployment was complicated by massive aortic regurgitation. With two separate remedial actions, the balloon pull and lasso techniques, we were able to pull back the device and significantly reduce post‐TAVR aortic regurgitation. Awareness of this complication and the possible use of these two techniques may increase the safety and efficacy of TAVR with this and other new devices. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via a transsubclavian approach in a patient with severe aortic stenosis who had previously undergone kidney transplantation: A case report

Rationale:Although the transfemoral approach is the gold standard for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), it is not feasible in a considerable number of patients. We report a case of successful transsubclavian TAVR (TS-TAVR) in a patient with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who was ineligible for transfemoral TAVR because she was a kidney transplant recipient.Patient concerns:A 72-year-old Korean woman, who had previously undergone kidney transplantation in the right iliac fossa for end-stage kidney disease, was admitted to our center with dyspnea. Upon auscultation, grade IV systolic murmurs were detected in both upper sternal borders and the left lower sternal border, suggestive of valvular heart disease.Diagnosis:Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography revealed heavy calcification of the aortic valve with a high peak velocity (4.54 m/s) and mean pressure gradient (48.49 mm Hg), indicative of severe AS.Interventions:TS-TAVR was performed by a heart team comprised of interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists. A self-expandable valve prosthesis (CoreValve^TM Evolut R^TM, Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN) was successfully deployed via the left subclavian artery.Outcomes:Post-TAVR 2-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a well-functioning valve with mild paravalvular leakage. The peak velocity had declined from 4.54 m/s to 2.22 to 2.24 m/s, and the mean pressure gradient had declined from 48.49 to 8.57–9.61 mmHg. The patient was discharged successfully and uneventfully.Lessons:Because kidney transplant recipients with severe AS are considered poor candidates for transfemoral TAVR, TS-TAVR is a suitable alternative to consider.     

Left Main Coronary Artery Obstruction by Dislodged Native-Valve Calculus after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement can be an effective, reliable treatment for severe aortic stenosis in surgically high-risk or ineligible patients. However, various sequelae like coronary artery obstruction can occur, not only in the long term, but also immediately after the procedure. We present the case of a 78-year-old woman whose left main coronary artery became obstructed with calculus 2 hours after the transfemoral implantation of an Edwards Sapien XT aortic valve. Despite percutaneous coronary intervention in that artery, the patient died. This case reminds us that early recognition of acute coronary obstruction and prompt intervention are crucial in patients with aortic stenosis who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement.     

Perceval sutureless valve migration treated by valve‐in‐valve with a CoreValve Evolut Pro

In the last years, the use of sutureless devices in frail patients with severe aortic stenosis has increased thanks to their “easier and faster” technique of implantation in comparison to conventional surgery. Results from metanalysis show comparable outcomes in comparison to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in terms of mortality, stroke incidence, and rate of pace‐maker implantation. The incidence of para‐valvular leak (PVL) is even lower for sutureless devices than for TAVR. The few cases described are generally due to incomplete decalcification or incorrect valve sizing and consequent stent distortion. To our knowledge this is the first case describing PVL with massive aortic regurgitation due to early partial embolization of a Perceval valve and its successfully treatment with valve‐in‐valve by using a self‐expanding TAVR device.     

Simultaneous thoracic aortic endovascular graft and transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a patient with a descending aortic thrombus

Severe descending thoracic and abdominal aortic pathology can deter consideration of transfemoral (TF) access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in adults with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) and may lead to utilization of alternative access sites. We report a case of an 88-year-old frail woman with severe symptomatic AS referred for TAVR with demonstration of a large thrombus in the descending thoracic aorta immediately distal to the left subclavian artery. Given concerns of thrombus embolization with femoral advancement of the transcatheter valve, coverage with a thoracic aortic endograft was planned immediately prior to the TAVR.