CTICasesSapien M3 Mitral Valve Replacement
Imaging findings
A metallic, curved linear density extending into the atrium on CT and scout images.
Key takeaways
This appearance is a normal design feature of the Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve, specifically a metal "snorkel" strut, and should not be mistaken for a broken device.
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