Successful Management of an Atrial Embolized Valve During Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Ring Implantation With a Novel Technique: A Case Report
ABSTRACT
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-ring implantation (TVIRI) has emerged as a viable therapy for high-risk patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation after failure of tricuspid annuloplasty. However, there are potential complications associated with this minimally invasive procedure, including the rare but life-threatening occurrence of valve embolization during TVIRI. This report describes a rare case of atrial embolization of a balloon-expandable valve during TVIRI in a 67-year-old female patient. The embolized valve was successfully retrieved and repositioned with a balloon catheter, avoiding emergent surgery. This case illustrates a novel management strategy for valve embolization and provides valuable insight into the expanding field of structural heart interventions.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Data Availability Statement
The data that supports the findings of this study are available in the Supporting Information material of this article.
