Why the study?
Does a new paravalvular leak device achieve closure of paravalvular mitral and aortic leaks?
Does a new paravalvular leak device achieve closure of paravalvular mitral and aortic leaks?
This first-in-man experience demonstrates that a new specifically designed PVL device can successfully achieve complete closure of paravalvular mitral and aortic leaks via a transapical approach.
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Hypothesis-generating for novel PVL device; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
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