Successful percutaneous implantation of an aortic valve stent prosthesis in a patient with a mechanical mitral valve
Schumm, J.; Ferrari, M.; Figulla, H.
Journal of Invasive Cardiology 23(3): E54-E55
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1557-2501 PMID: 21364251 Document Number: 655826
Percutaneous aortic valve replacement represents a minimally invasive alternative to open heart valve replacement in high-risk patients. Interventional procedures are used in an increasing number of patients and indications are broadened as techniques further evolve. However, there are still many postulated contraindications for interventional aortic valve replacement. We report a case of successful transfemoral aortic valve replacement in a patient with a mechanical mitral valve, performed due to the patient's refusal to accept blood transfusions. The feasibility and good procedural result may further extend future indications for interventional valve replacement.