title: Percutaneous transjugular implantation of MELODY® valve into tricuspid bioprosthesis.
abstract: We present the technique of transcatheter balloon expandable (MELODY®) valve-in-valve deployment in a frail octogenarian with a failed previous tricuspid bioprosthesis. In patients who are not candidates for conventional surgery, transcatheter approach provides an alternative that warrants careful consideration.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.
authors.forename: Castigliano M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bhamidipati
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Scott Lim
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ragosta
authors.forename: Gorav
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ailawadi
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*