Effect of aorto ‐ventricular angulation on procedural success in transcatheter aortic valve replacements with the Lotus Valve system

ConclusionAA did not affect device success or clinical outcome with the Lotus Valve system. The Lotus' unique design features may have mitigated the impact of AA by improving the accuracy, ease of valve positioning, and reducing PVR.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - December 6, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hashrul N. Rashid, Liam M. McCormick, Andrew H. Talman, Abdul R. Ihdayhid, Nitesh Nerlekar, Ameera S. Amiruddin, James Cameron, Arthur Nasis, Ian T. Meredith, Robert P. Gooley Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research