Transcatheter Mitral and Aortic Paravalvular Leak Closure: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions - PubMed
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- Paravalvular leak (PVL) occurs in up to 10% of aortic and 17% of mitral prosthetic valves.
- 1% to 5% of PVL cases lead to serious complications like heart failure and hemolytic anemia.
- Surgical reoperation is the first-line treatment but carries high mortality and morbidity risks.
- Transcatheter PVL closure is effective in experienced centers, requiring advanced imaging and specialized techniques.
- The article reviews diagnostic workup and transcatheter strategies for mitral and aortic PVL, focusing on plugging devices.