Transcatheter mitral valve replacement in a complex mitral annular calcification anatomy
This case underscores the significant technical and clinical challenges associated with TMVR in the setting of MAC, particularly in patients with a pre-existing self-expanding aortic bioprosthesis. Intra-procedural complications, including circulatory arrest, cardiac tamponade, and procedure-related atrial septal defect, required rapid treatment and solution.
Authors
- Roberto Celotto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1837-5997)
- Fabrizio Tomai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2196-2941)
- Tiziana Salatino
- Giovanni De Persio
- Stefano Migliaro
Institutions
- Aurelia Hospital (IT)
- European Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf629
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00