Introduction: Significant paravalvular leak (PVL) complicates between 6% and 15% of valve
replacements and can result in heart failure and hemolysis. Paravalvular leak can be …

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a serious complication from surgical and percutaneous valve
replacement procedures. The most common manifestations include congestive heart failure …

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a challenging complication of valve replacement surgery that can
cause heart failure and haemolysis. Surgical repair is the traditional treatment for severe …

Purpose of review As the number of surgical and transcatheter valve replacements continue
to increase in the aging population, so does the incidence of paravalvular leak (PVL). Given …

Background In most centres, clinically significant percutaneous paravalvular leak (PVL)
closure following valve replacement surgery is reserved for those considered high-risk for …

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a serious complication after surgical valve replacement or after
transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Approximately 1–5% of PVLs can lead to serious …

Paravalvular leak (PVL) occurs after both surgical and transcatheter valve replacement/
implantation. It can lead to haemolysis, heart failure and may increase the risk of …

Background Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a common complication following valve replacement,
which leads to heart failure and hemolysis. Transcatheter PVL closure has emerged as a …

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 …

Background: Transcatheter closure of a symptomatic prosthetic paravalvular leak (PVL) is
feasible, but there is presently no conclusive evidence to show consistent efficacy. We …