Transcatheter Closure of Mitral Paravalvular Leak via Multiple Approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to review the experiences with transcatheter closure of mitral PVL after surgical valve replacement.

Background

Transcatheter closure of paravalvular leak (PVL) is an intricate alternative to surgical closure. But it represents one of the most intricate procedures in the field of structural heart interventions, especially for patients with mitral PVL.

Methods

From January 2015 through January 2019, 35 patients with mitral PVL after valve replacement underwent transcatheter closure. We reviewed the catheter techniques, perioperative characteristics, and prognosis. The median follow-up was 26 (3-48) months.

Results

Acute procedural success was achieved in 33/35 (94.3%) patients. Twenty-five patients had single mitral prost

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7943287 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature