Use of the Rigid Table Mount System During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Direct Aortic Approach

Abstract

Although the direct aortic approach is one option in performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, it is essential to keep a sheath manually in the same position during the procedure. Holding the sheath by hand is not ideal because of the relatively high dose of radiation to the person who holds the sheath. We here describe a unique way to keep the sheath firm with a table mount system.