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A frightening complication after TAVI with Portico Valve: A case report of a “frozen” leaflet stuck in the opened position.

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31 déc. 2024
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Figure 1

Hockey puck view that enhances aortic valve calcifications.
Hockey puck view that enhances aortic valve calcifications.

Figure 2

Distribution of aortic valve calcification with volume quantification (3mensio evaluation on contrast-enhanced CT). The total calcium volume was 455.9 mm3 using a threshold of 850 HU, with prevalence of calcium on left coronary cusp (201.9 mm3) and noncoronary cusp (172.6 mm3).
Distribution of aortic valve calcification with volume quantification (3mensio evaluation on contrast-enhanced CT). The total calcium volume was 455.9 mm3 using a threshold of 850 HU, with prevalence of calcium on left coronary cusp (201.9 mm3) and noncoronary cusp (172.6 mm3).

Figure 3

Angiographic view after implantation of Portico aortic valve bioprosthesis (black arrow). A: Systolic frame. B: Diastolic frame showing severe (grade 4) central aortic regurgitation (white arrow).
Angiographic view after implantation of Portico aortic valve bioprosthesis (black arrow). A: Systolic frame. B: Diastolic frame showing severe (grade 4) central aortic regurgitation (white arrow).

Figure 4

Transesophageal echocardiography LVOT view. A: 2D echo showing stuck leaflet (leaflet not visible in picture, white arrow) in anterior position. B: 2D color showing severe intraprosthetic regurgitation.
Transesophageal echocardiography LVOT view. A: 2D echo showing stuck leaflet (leaflet not visible in picture, white arrow) in anterior position. B: 2D color showing severe intraprosthetic regurgitation.