Never Too Late: A Case Report on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in a 97-Year-Old Patient

Abstract

Aortic valve stenosis is a well-recognized valvular problem in the aging population. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming an increasingly popular treatment alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for frail elderly individuals with symptomatic severe aortic valve stenosis. There are multiple research reports documenting the effectiveness of TAVI in octogenarians; however, few authors discuss the success of this procedure in nonagenarians. This case report depicts the successful transfemoral implantation of a prosthetic aortic valve in a 97-year-old man. Moreover, the current literature on TAVI outcomes in nonagenarians is reviewed.

Successful subclavian transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a nonagenarian patient

“…[ 12 – 15 ] In a PubMed search for cases of TAVR in nonagenarian patients, 5 cases were reported in 5 articles (Table S1, Supplemental Digital Content). [ 16 – 20 ] Among these cases, 4 patients were female, but 4 patients received the femoral approach during the TAVR procedure. No subclavian approach was used in these patients.…”

“…lww.com/MD2/A864). [16][17][18][19][20] Among these cases, 4 patients were female, but 4 patients received the femoral approach during the TAVR procedure. No subclavian approach was used in these patients.…”