Axillary Artery Conduit Formation for Arterial Access During Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Transapical transcatheter valve replacement is a relatively new technique for select patients with aortic valve stenosis, most of whom have severe peripheral vascular disease. We report our experience with the use of a right axillary artery conduit for arterial access during transapical valve replacement.

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