Journal: JTCVS Techniques
Article Title: Open transcatheter valve implantation for mitral annular calcification: One-year outcomes
doi: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.08.004
Figure Lengend Snippet: Securing a polytetrafluoroethylene strip onto the skirt of the transcatheter valve using a 4–0 prolene suture (Sapien 3; Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, Calif) to mitigate against potential paravalvular leaks following implantation. A, Uncrimped valve. B, Crimped valve. C, Implanted transcatheter mitral valve.
Article Snippet: Fluoroscopy image following transatrial implantation of transcatheter mitral valve (Size 29 Sapien 3; Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, Calif) in ring (Size 30 Physio II; Edwards Lifesciences) for a dilated calcified mitral annulus.
Techniques: Stripping Membranes