title: Proximal embolization of Edwards SAPIEN prosthesis in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is considered an alternative therapy in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). However, this minimally invasive procedure carries potential complications, such as valve embolization at time of TAVI. We present a case of balloon-expandable aortic valve embolization which was managed nonsurgically. Valve embolization was managed conservatively, as the patient refused open heart surgery for definitive treatment. The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit in stable hemodynamic condition and discharged 1 week following the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Antalya, Turkey. drisayuksel2@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: İsa Öner
authors.initials: İÖ
authors.lastname: Yüksel
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Erkan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Köklü
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Şakir
authors.initials: Ş
authors.lastname: Arslan
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Göksel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Çağırcı
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Selçuk
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Küçükseymen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D065467:Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects*