Displacement of calcium nodules of the native valve as a possible cause of left main occlusion following transcatheter aortic valve implantation

J Invasive Cardiol. 2011 May;23(5):E106-9.

Abstract

We describe the case of an 89-year-old woman who developed severe left main coronary artery stenosis shortly after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with the Medtronic CoreValve Revalving System. Urgent coronary angiography revealed the protrusion of a large calcium nodule of the native valve as the cause of left main narrowing, which was treated with bare-metal stent implantation. Angiographic and intravascular ultrasound findings at follow-up are reported. This case describes one of the mechanisms of a dreadful complication of TAVI and its difficult management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / therapy*
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Stenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional