Abstract
BackgroundWithin the trans-subclavian approach, procedural techniques can vary widely, and reported access generally refers to an infraclavicular axillary approach. We describe and report the use of a novel supraclavicular true subclavian approach for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) exclusively for implantation of Sapien 3 valves.Case presentationWe report our first five consecutive patients undergoing TAVR with a Sapien 3 valve using a standardized subclavian approach at a single center. In-hospital and 30-day complications were reported. The use of this approach resulted in successful implantation in 100% of patients in a safe manner with 0% mortality, stroke, and vascular injury during hospitalization and at 30 day follow-up. The in-hospital pacemaker implantation rate was 20%. The average length of stay was 3 days.ConclusionsTAVR with Sapien implant can be safely performed with a standardized supraclavicular subclavian approach in patients with unfavorable femoral access.
Highlights
Within the trans-subclavian approach, procedural techniques can vary widely, and reported access generally refers to an infraclavicular axillary approach
transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with Sapien implant can be safely performed with a standardized supraclavicular subclavian approach in patients with unfavorable femoral access
Case presentation Beginning in August 2015, we report our first five consecutive patients undergoing TAVR with a Sapien 3 valve using a standardized subclavian approach at a single center at St
Summary
Within the trans-subclavian approach, procedural techniques can vary widely, and reported access generally refers to an infraclavicular axillary approach. Conclusions: TAVR with Sapien implant can be safely performed with a standardized supraclavicular subclavian approach in patients with unfavorable femoral access. We are the first to describe and report the use of a novel supraclavicular true subclavian approach exclusively for implantation of Sapien 3 valves.
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