Catheter-based treatment of paravalvular leaks.

Volume: 12
Published: May 17, 2016
Abstract
The incidence of paravalvular leaks after surgical valve replacement is estimated to be 2-17%. Paravalvular leaks (PVL) can be asymptomatic and not require treatment or can cause haemolysis or heart failure. If symptomatic or if the severity of the leak is moderate or severe, redo surgery is a therapeutic option, but this is accompanied by a high perioperative risk and a high recurrence rate. A lower risk alternative is percutaneous PVL closure,...
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Catheter-based treatment of paravalvular leaks.
Published Date
May 17, 2016
Volume
12
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