Bridge to long-term mechanical circulatory support with a left ventricular assist device: novel use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.12.087.
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Abstract
We describe the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement to allow for bridging to a left ventricular assist device in a patient with end-stage heart failure, secondary to nonischemic cardiomyopathy and severe bioprosthetic aortic valve regurgitation.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Failure, Systolic
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement