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It was reported that complete heart block occurred.The patient was noted to have severe annular and left ventricular outflow tract(lvot) calcification and was selected for a 23 mm lotus edge valve implantation.The physician performed pre-dilation with a 20 mm balloon, according to the instructions for use(ifu).Then the native aortic valve was treated with deployment of a 23 mm lotus edge valve involving successful repositioning of the lotus edge valve with re-sheathing and deployment into a more accurate position within the aortic annulus, in accordance with the instructions for use (ifu).The valve was released in a deep implant position ((non-coronary cusp(ncc) side was about 3mm and left coronary cusp(lcc) side was about 6-7mm)).A few hours post index procedure, the patient went into complete heart block.A permanent pacemaker was implanted to treat the event.The patient had no additional consequences.
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