Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for left ventricular assist device-related aortic regurgitation and prohibitive surgical risk: a case report

Aortic regurgitation is a progressive complication in patients with continuous flow-LVAD, limits effective blood flow, and can lead to severe outcomes like biventricular failure, high rates of hospitalization, and mortality. Managing AR is challenging, often requiring percutaneous interventions due to high surgical risks. Treatment choices depend on centre expertise and patient specifics.