Why the study?
Transcatheter paravalvular leak closure has emerged as an alternative to redo-surgical repair, prompting an evaluation of its clinical efficacy and safety at the authors' center.
Does percutaneous paravalvular leak closure improve symptoms and reduce regurgitation in patients with paravalvular leak?
Does percutaneous paravalvular leak closure improve symptoms and reduce regurgitation in patients with paravalvular leak?
Percutaneous paravalvular leak closure is a safe and effective alternative to redo-surgery, offering high procedural success and significant symptomatic improvement.
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May support symptom relief after percutaneous paravalvular leak closure in small cohorts; leaves open randomized trials versus redo surgery.
Garg et al. (2021) studied this question.
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