
doi: 10.1002/ccd.28170
pmid: 30811746
AbstractTranscatheter tricuspid valve‐in‐valve replacement (TTVR) represents an attractive therapeutic option in very high surgical risk patients with degenerated tricuspid bioprostheses. However, the procedural management of these patients might be challenging due to their comorbidities, long lasting heart valve disease and the presence of left‐sided mechanical prostheses. Thus, a more “minimally disruptive” procedure would have several potential benefits in such a frail population. We present the cases of four patients admitted for congestive heart failure due to severe degeneration of their tricuspid bioprostheses who were treated with a minimalist TTVR. The protocol combined continuation of the oral anticoagulant treatment with no bridging therapy, the use of a single venous access with local anesthesia, rapid pacing via the stiff right ventricular wire, and transthoracic echocardiographic guidance and assessment, with no need for contrast injection.Our protocol aims at simplifying the TTVR procedure and might be a useful tool to avoid procedural complications and reduce hospital stay.
Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Bioprosthesis, Heart Failure, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Valve Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Administration, Oral, Anticoagulants, Recovery of Function, Middle Aged, Prosthesis Failure, Treatment Outcome, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Humans, Female, Tricuspid Valve, Aged
Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Bioprosthesis, Heart Failure, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Valve Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Administration, Oral, Anticoagulants, Recovery of Function, Middle Aged, Prosthesis Failure, Treatment Outcome, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Humans, Female, Tricuspid Valve, Aged
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