Transcatheter repair of perivalvular regurgitation

Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2010 Mar;14(1):68-72. doi: 10.1177/1089253210364064.

Abstract

Hemodynamically significant perivalvular regurgitation affects about 1.5% of all prosthetic valve implants. Reoperation carries increased risk--especially in the setting of concomitant comorbidities of left ventricular dysfunction, prior coronary artery bypass grafts, renal dysfunction, and advanced age. Transcatheter closure of the perivalvular regurgitant channel using a variety of occluders has been available for several years; however, recent improvements in technology and technique have made this therapy more effective and available to a wider group of patients. This article describes the recent advances and the state of the art of this therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome