AO/LV Gradient with Pressure Wire

Procedure for measuring the Aortic valve gradient through a single arterial access using the Abbott Pressure wire.

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Equipment

• St. Jude pressure receiver

Open

• Abbott pressure wire
• Catheter (MD choice)
• Intervention kit (You need, at minimum, a co-pilot and introducer needle)
• Second transducer (ACIST, or manifold)

Procedure

1. Cross aortic valve
2. Prep pressure wire so it is flushed and flat on the table
3. Press middle button on St. Jude receiver
4. Turn on wire transmitter
5. Introduce wire into LV