Title of article :
Unexpected complication during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Balloon that cannot inflate!
Author/Authors :
Bayar, Nermin Department of Cardiology - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Antalya - Turkey , Öner Yüksel, Isa Department of Cardiology - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Antalya - Turkey , Küçükseymen, Selçuk Department of Cardiology - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Antalya - Turkey , Arslan, Şakir Department of Cardiology - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Antalya - Turkey
Abstract :
In the treatment of severe aortic stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure is increasingly being
used. In this report, we present a case of balloon rupture during TAVR operation, followed by successful valve implantation, with
appropriate management of complication.
Keywords :
aortic stenosis , balloon rupture , transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Journal title :
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
