Aims: To understand the incidence, aetiology and mechanisms of paravalvular aortic and
mitral leaks after valvular surgery; reviewing the best methods for diagnosis, procedural …

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 …

Introduction Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a common serious complication associated with
prosthetic valve implantation. Objective The aim of this study was to report our single-center …

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 …

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous closure of
paravalvular prosthetic leak (PVL) and to identify the predictors of procedural success and …

Prosthetic valve replacement surgery is performed in approximately 210,000 patients
annually worldwide. At least 3%, and possibly as many as 12.5%, of these valves will …

Paravalvular leaks are a relevant complication after both surgical and interventional valve
replacement. Approximately 1-5% of patients undergoing mitral or aortic valve replacement …

Discussion The management of paravalvular leak after valve replacement has been
operative repair. A search of the English literature (MEDLINE, PUBMED) revealed a …

Background: Paravalvular leak (PVL) occurs in 5% to 17% of patients following surgical
valve replacement. Percutaneous device closure represents an alternative to repeat surgery …

Background: Paravalvular leak occurs in 5–17% of patients following surgical valve
replacement, more often in mitral position. The prognosis without treatment is poor …