Rest, replace, and recover: TandemHeart to transcatheter aortic valve replacement-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe aortic stenosis (AS) can present insidiously, with the end stages resulting in significant valvular-induced cardiomyopathy and can lead to cardiogenic shock (CS). Such cases result in a myriad of complex manifestations and are often associated with a poor prognosis. These patients require emergent cardiac evaluation and valvular intervention. Unfortunately, the immediate nature of the CS provides little time for a detailed valvular evaluation. Possible management involves use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) prior to urgent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Case summary

The patient was a 70-year-old female who developed refractory CS, and acute decompensated heart failure was complicated by AV block secondary to severe AS. Due to progres

SUBMITTER: Haq SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407279 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature