An Unexpected Complication During Transaortic Valve Replacement

Abstract

Venous air embolism is a rare procedural complication with devastating consequences depending on the amount of air introduced into the body. Herein we present a case of transaortic valve replacement complicated with air embolism leading to cardiopulmonary collapse successfully treated with mechanical circulatory support.

Keywords: aortic valve disease; new generation tavr; vascular air embolism.