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CASE20250903_005

Technical Challenges of Left Main PCI in the Presence of a Transcatheter Heart Valve

By Kyeong Won Seo

Presenter

Kyeong Won Seo

Authors

Kyeong Won Seo1

Affiliation

Asan Medical Center, Korea (Republic of)1
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CASE20250903_005
Complex PCI - Left Main

Technical Challenges of Left Main PCI in the Presence of a Transcatheter Heart Valve

Kyeong Won Seo1

Asan Medical Center, Korea (Republic of)1

Clinical Information

Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam

An 87-year-old female with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, previous PCI to the left anterior descending artery, and prior TAVR with a self-expanding Evolut 26 mm valve performed 7 years earlier presented with progressive exertional dyspnea.

Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization

Electrocardiography revealed left bundle branch block, and chest X-ray showed small amount of bilateral pleural effusion. Echocardiography revealed moderate to severe eccentric aortic regurgitation, moderate functional mitral regurgitation, and borderline left ventricular systolic dysfunction (EF 44%).
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Relevant Catheterization Findings

Coronary angiography demonstrated significant LM bifurcation stenosis.
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Interventional Management

Procedural Step

Coronary access was technically challenging due to the previous transcatheter valve frame, requiring guiding catheter downsizing from 7 Fr to 6 Fr to achieve stable engagement of the LM ostium. The LM–proximal LCX lesion was treated with drug-coated balloon angioplasty using Agent 3.0 ¡¿ 15 mm. Subsequently, the LM–proximal LAD segment was treated with implantation of a 4.0 ¡¿ 15 mm XIENCE Skypoint drug-eluting stent, achieving satisfactory expansion and apposition as confirmed by intravascular imaging. After successful coronary revascularization, staged valve-in-valve TAVR was performed using a 23 mm SAPIEN 3 Ultra valve.
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Case Summary

In patients with prior TAVR and LM bifurcation disease, careful catheter strategy, optimized PCI technique, and staged revascularization prior to ViV TAVR can enhance procedural success and clinical outcomes. Planning for future coronary access remains a critical component in ViV TAVR cases.