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Published on: July 18, 2014
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[When the blood cells suffer after a TAVR]
Jeremy Boyer1, Thomas Cuisset2, Pierre Deharo2
1Département de Cardiologie, CHU Timone, Marseille, France.
Summary
A paraprosthetic valvular leak after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) caused hemolytic anemia. Post-TAVI valve postdilation successfully corrected the leak, resolving the anemia with a favorable outcome.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Valvular Heart Disease
Background:
- Paraprosthetic valvular leak (PVL) is a known complication following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
- PVL can lead to significant morbidity, including hemolytic anemia.
- Initial medical management of PVL may not always be sufficient.

