Complex Plug-Prosthesis Interaction During Percutaneous Closure of Mitral Paravalvular Leak: The Butterfly Effect

J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Jul;32(7):E196-E197.

Abstract

This case shows how interaction between imaging experts and interventionists allowed us to overcome the challenge of plug-prosthesis interaction in a complex procedure.

Keywords: fusion imaging; mitral valve; paravalvular leak; transcatheter.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / diagnosis
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Treatment Outcome