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An Easy Way to Solve the Stuck Leaflet Causing Aortic Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: •Intravalvular aortic regurgitation severity may be underestimated by transthoracic echocardiogram due to rapid pressure equalization.•Transthoracic echocardiogram may not differentiate PVL from eccentric central aortic regurgitation; transesophageal echocardiogram may be required.•Low diastolic pressures may be falsely attributed to vasoplegia or PVL.•Mechanical resolution with catheter techniques may avoid valve-in-valve procedures.•Rare cases of leaflet immobility are being reported even with newer generation SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valves.

Source: Structural Heart

DOI: 10.1016/j.shj.2025.100697

Authors: Neelima Katukuri, Brian R. Gebhardt, Matthew Lawlor, Jennifer Walker, Nikolaos Kakouros

Institution: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340