Applied Anatomy: Native Leaflets
- Native aortic valve leaflets occupy the space between the valve frame and the origins of coronaries.
- Bulky, calcified and large native leaflets can obstruct coronary ostia and make selective coronary engagement difficult.
- Native aortic valve leaflets occupy the space between the valve frame and the origins of coronaries.
- Bulky, calcified and large native leaflets can obstruct coronary ostia and make selective coronary engagement difficult.