Concomitant transcatheter aortic valve and left ventricular assist device implantation

ASAIO J. 2013 Jan-Feb;59(1):90-2. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0b013e318277a835.

Abstract

Relevant aortic regurgitation (AR) requires surgical repair at the time of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation to reduce recirculation and ensure adequate forward flow. We report here on a patient with moderate AR in a noncalcified aortic valve and extensive calcification of the ascending aorta. The latter precluded aortic-crossclamping and, thus, surgical intervention on the aortic valve. Although there were no valvular or annular calcifications, a JenaValve transcatheter heart valve was successfully placed transapically with subsequent LVAD implantation in one operation. We believe concomitant transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and LVAD implantation is a promising hybrid procedure, even in patients with pure AR.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve*
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Heart Failure / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male