The “Long‐Sheath” Technique in Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty

PATRICK W. SERRUYS, CARLO DI MARIO, RENE KONING, PIM J. DE FEYTER, KEVIN J. BEATT, MARCEL VAN DEN BRAND

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Abstract

A new 100 cm long 16.5 French valvuloplasty introducer was used in 12 consecutive patients (mean age 73 years, five males and seven females) undergoing aortic balloon valvuloplasty for severe aortic stenosis. The long‐sheath was introduced into the ascending aorta along the stiff part of an exchange guidewire. The valvuloplasty procedure, which included a complete diagnostic catheterization in three patients, lasted 113 ± 47 min (211 ± 81 min in the previous 18 procedures performed with a conventional approach, P < 0.05). Introduction of balloon catheters (3 × 12 mm trefoil balloon in the 12 cases and 2 × 19 mm bifoil balloon in 2 of these cases) was possible in all patients and an increased stability of the balloon during inflation was observed. No systemic embolization or vascular complications occurred at the puncture site. The long‐sheath technique appears to be a valuable adjunct for aortic valvuloplasty in that it provides easier and quicker access for even the largest balloons and additional support and stability during balloon inflation. In our experience, this reduced the practical difficulties and the duration of the procedure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-93
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Interventional Cardiology
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1988
Externally publishedYes

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