Paravalvular leak closure: Still a challenge with unpredictable results

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a common serious complication associated with prosthetic valve implantation. The aim of this study was to report our single-center experience in a retrospective review and to analyze possible predictors of success. We performed 33 percutaneous PVL closures in 26 patients (54% female, mean age 65±13 years). All mitral prostheses were studied previously with 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and aortic...