Improving Transapical TAVI & Intraoperative Imaging in Cardiac Surgery

Case Study

Several years ago, an 83-year-old female patient received two coronary stents and a pacemaker implantation as a result of two-vessel disease. The patient was also suffering from increased airway resistance. These comorbidities, overall weak condition and high-grade aortic valve stenosis with high postoperative stroke risk led to the decision to give the patient a transapical TAVI.

This scenario is a familiar one for Dr. Bruno Podesser, associate professor of surgery in the Cardiac Surgery Department at the Landesklinikum St. Poelten, Austria.

One thing is different this time: Dr. Podesser is using the Siemens Cios Alpha flat detector mobile C-arm.

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Download this case study to learn why the Cios Alpha is ideal for cardiac surgery, including these benefits:

Suitable for TAVIs and other procedures like carotid interventions
Live graphic overlay supports ideal placement of aortic implant
Sharp contrast and oblique collimation enables catheter placement and focus on important structures
Powerful tool to overcome obesity and acquire high quality images

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Cassling, founded by Bob Cassling in 1984, is an Advanced Partner with Siemens Healthineers. As a family-owned company, we're dedicated to strengthening healthcare in local communities.