Background: Paravalvular regurgitation (paravalvular leak) is a serious and rare
complication associated with valve replacement surgery. Studies have shown a 3% to 6 …

Paravalvular leak affects up to 27% of all prosthetic heart valves implanted by conventional
surgery. Patients with paravalvular regurgitation can be asymptomatic or may present with …

Objective This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of two different treatments of
paravalvular leak (PVL). Background PVL is a common complication after surgical valve …

Background Significant paravalvular leak (PVL) after prosthetic replacement can result in
hemolysis and/or congestive heart failure (CHF). Percutaneous PVL reduction (PPVR) …

Paravalvular regurgitation (PVR) is a symptomatic or asymptomatic complication after
surgical valve replacement. It may be related to calcification, infection or tissue friability and …

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is an uncommon yet serious complications associated with the
implantation of surgical prosthetic valves and more recently recognized with transcatheter …

Serious paravalvular leakage occurs in 1–5% of patients who have undergone surgical
cardiac valve replacement procedures. Clinical manifestations include hemolysis, heart …

Background Interventional closure of paravalvular leaks (PVL) by plug implantation has
emerged as an alternative to surgical correction, which is associated with high mortality …

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine immediate results and long-term
outcomes after surgical management of paravalvular leak (PVL). Methods Between 1995 …

Paravalvular regurgitation is an uncommon but important complication, usually following
valve replacement surgery. Early recognition and management are important for reop …