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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Although rare, annular rupture in TAVR is a feared and often unpredictable complication with relevant impact on in‐hospital prognosis. Severe annular calcification is a common risk factor for annular rupture. We report on a case of annular rupture during TAVR with a balloon‐expanded prosthesis in the absence of any annular calcification in the planning CT scan and illustrate the proposed pathomechanism as well as its successful immediate surgical management.</jats:p>