Transcatheter aortic valve implantation without balloon pre‐dilation: A single‐center pilot experience

Conclusions: These results suggest that direct CoreValve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis is feasible and may lead to hemodynamic and clinical improvement in patients who are poor candidates for aortic valve surgery, pending confirmation in larger series with longer follow‐up. © 2013 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - April 1, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Oscar A Mendiz, Hugo Fraguas, Gustavo A Lev, Leon R Valdivieso, Roberto R Favaloro Tags: Original Study Source Type: research