It was reported that stroke occurred.An aortogram was performed to assess the arch anatomy.A sentinel embolic protection device was advanced.The physician was able to deploy the proximal filter.While attempting to position the distal filter, the angle of the left common carotid was noted to be challenging.The distal filter was not able to be positioned due to the anatomical challenges.The physician elected to proceed with only the proximal filter deployed.The remainder of the sentinel embolic protection device was pulled back so that it would not interfere with the transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices.A non-bsc valve was implanted.Two days later, the patient was ambulating and getting ready to be discharged when the patient experienced blurred vision, was unsteady on her feet, and ran into a wall.A day later, the patient presented to the emergency room (er).Neurology was consulted.A computed tomography (ct) head scan demonstrated a subacute right parasagittal occipital lobe infarct.No specific meds were administered to treat the blurred vision.The patient spent approximately one week within a formal rehab facility.The patient was discharged and is doing well.
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