How to manage current challenges of small aortic annulus?

PCR Perspectives

Summary

Joanna Wykrzykowska and Hélène Eltchaninoff discuss challenges in treating patients with small aortic annuli, which are common, especially in women, and present risks such as higher gradients, coronary occlusion, pacemaker need, and paravalvular leak. Valve selection and positioning are critical, balancing hemodynamics and complication avoidance.

This interview was filmed at PCR London Valves 2025: see more videos here.