Transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation due to severe aortic regurgitation in a degenerated aortic homograft

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in severe aortic stenosis has proven to be a feasible and effective treatment modality for inoperable patients. Until now, neither aortic regurgitation nor degenerated bioprostheses has been an indication for TAVI. However, this article reports a successful valve-in-valve implantation of a CoreValve aortic valve prosthesis through the right subclavian artery in a case of severe aortic regurgitation within a degenerated aortic homograft. The case exemplifies the possibilities of expanding the indications for TAVI, as well as other vascular access options than the femoral arteries.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Invasive Cardiology
Volume21
Issue number10
Pages (from-to)E197-200
ISSN1042-3931
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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Keywords: Aged, 80 and over; Aortic Valve; Aortic Valve Insufficiency; Calcinosis; Heart Catheterization; Heart Valve Prosthesis; Humans; Male; Transplants; Treatment Outcome

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