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ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2016

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in a cancer patient denied for surgical aortic valve replacement-a case report.

Miha Mrak, Jana Ambrožič, Špela Mušič, Simon Terseglav, Bojan Kontestabile, Nikola Lakič, Matjaž Bunc

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Article in Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Miha MrakClinical Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jana AmbrožičClinical Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Špela MušičClinical Department for anesthesiology and intensive therapy, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Simon TerseglavClinical Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Bojan KontestabileClinical Department for anesthesiology and intensive therapy, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Nikola LakičClinical Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Matjaž BuncClinical Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 4, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia. mbuncek@yahoo.com.

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Abstract

backgroundAortic stenosis is a progressive disease. Symptomatic aortic stenosis has a poor prognosis, which is frequently worse than that of a malignant disease. Cancer patients with severe aortic stenosis may be denied for optimal oncologic treatment because of high operative risk and for aortic valve replacement because of the significant comorbidity itself. In patients treated with medical therapy alone, 1-year-mortality exceeds 50 %. CASE REPORT: A 71-year-old woman with well-differentiated, surgically treated, ovarian carcinoma and two relapses treated with chemo- and radiotherapy presented with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (aortic valve area 0.6 cm(2), mean gradient 60 mmHg). The tumor was in stagnation. She was rejected for surgical valve replacement. We implanted a 29 mm CoreValve aortic prosthesis via transfemoral approach. After the procedure haemodynamic variables remain stable, patient's exertional capacity is excellent.

conclusionAortic valve replacement improves survival of cancer patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) is a treatment option in inoperable patients and patients at high surgical risk. Symptoms should not be confused for the progression of the malignant disease. In patient selection emphasis should be made on their frailty and futility. Eligible patients must have a life expectancy of at least 1 year. Final decision has to be made by a multidisciplinary heart team. TAVI can reduce treatment risk and facilitate the oncologic treatment.

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Patient SelectionAgedAortic Valve StenosisFemaleHeart Valve ProsthesisHumansOvarian NeoplasmsTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementTreatment OutcomeAortic stenosisCancerComorbidityTAVITranscatheter

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