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Mitral Paravalvular Leak Closure Using a Percutaneous and Nonfluoroscopic Approach
1Center of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
JACC. Case Reports
|June 3, 2026
Summary
This study presents a percutaneous and nonfluoroscopic (PAN) technique for mitral paravalvular leak (PVL) closure using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) exclusively, eliminating radiation exposure for patients with mechanical mitral valves.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Echocardiography
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Mitral paravalvular leak (PVL) is a significant complication following mechanical mitral valve replacement.
- Traditional closure methods may involve fluoroscopy, leading to radiation exposure.
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