Postprocedural ascending aortic dissection after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been established as an effective and safe treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). It is reported that vascular complications, especially aortic dissection, are rare. However, aortic dissection may be a serious consequence if it occurs. We experienced a case of delayed onset of ascending aortic dissection after TAVI.

Case summary

An 82-year-old woman presented with dyspnoea and general fatigue. Echocardiography revealed severe AS and she was diagnosed with heart failure associated with AS. She had difficulty controlling heart failure and required the intervention of the aortic valve. We evaluated the aortic valve and access routes with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT), which showed marked

SUBMITTER: Fujita H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843675 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature