Fig. 7
From: Imaging in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): role of the radiologist
Direct aortic access approach using the Medtronic CoreValve Transcatheter Heart Valve. a Arterial puncture and cannulation 7.5–8.0 cm above the level of the aortic annular plane from the right side via a mini-sternotomy. Shown with stiff wire across the native aortic valve and positioned in the left ventricular cavity. b Large-bore arterial access sheath in situ with THV delivery catheter crossing the native aortic valve. c Partially flared Medtronic CoreValve THV within the native aortic valve. (Source: Medtronic)