It was reported that compartment syndrome occurred.A sentinel cerebral embolic protection device was used in a tavr procedure where a non-bsc valve was implanted and a 30mm watchman device was deployed.There were no procedural complications reported.No injury to the radial artery was evident, nor significant forearm hematoma where the sentinel device had been inserted.There was a small amount of blood in the musculature of the forearm.Immediately on arrival to the icu, compartmental syndrome was discovered.A fasciotomy was performed.There was a holding of anticoagulation and transfusion and adjustment of coumadin levels prior to discharge nine (9) days later.The patient was doing well in rehab; however, developed e coli urinary tract infection.The patient was not feeling well, and noted to have right leg swelling.The patient went into pea/asystole arrest.Cpr was started.The patient died with principle causes of death listed as lactic acidosis, acute chronic renal failure, septic shock, e coli urinary tract infection.The death was not related to the sentinel device.
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