On (b)(6) 2021 a perceval pvs7 was implanted into a patient who needed an avr.A high aortotomy was performed and there was significant calcification of the valve, and the right and left coronary cusps were fused.Extensive debridement was required.The annulus was sized to a 23mm inspiris edwards valve, initially a perceval xl was selected to be implanted.The perceval xl was deployed and looked to be in excellent position and the right and left main coronary arteries were unobstructed.Aggressive deairing was performed and the patient still required some defibrillation, as the patient stabilized a moderate central aortic insufficiency was noted.Cross-clamp was reapplied and a cardioplegic arrest was reperformed.Distortion and a crescent-shaping perceval valve was noted and the valve was explanted.Based on additional information no cpr was performed and the patients annulus was 25mm.
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