Redo transapical aortic valve implantation: feasibility of a repeat approach through the left ventricular apex.

摘要

Transapical aortic valve implantation (TA-AVI) is a treatment option for severe aortic stenosis (AS). Perivalvar leaks are common.1"2 They can often be resolved with repeat balloon expansion, but implanting a second valve may be required. We present a patient who developed a perivalvar leak 2 days after TA-AVI and underwent a second operation through the original apical access site.