Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation for Native Mitral Valve Stenosis Using a Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis

Conclusions TMV implantation using the SAPIEN 3 aortic prosthesis in patients with heavy annular calcification is feasible and represents a reasonable bailout option for inoperable patients. However, several limitations need to be considered in this special patient population.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research