Pushing the hybrid approach to the edges, three stories in one: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is common in the elderly. Extensive calcification has been historically challenging for the cardiac surgeons, with traditional surgical approaches carrying significant risks. Less invasive approaches have recently been explored in an attempt to reduce this risk.

Case summary

We report the case of a 75-year-old woman who presented with recurrent pulmonary oedema, due to severe MAC and mitral regurgitation. Her past medical history included bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement 5 years ago. Given the extensive MAC and the patient's frailty, a minimally invasive hybrid approach with direct implantation of a transcatheter balloon expandable Sapien 3 valve was selected to manage her. Although the post-surgical result was initially ex

SUBMITTER: Dardas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11334071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature