Case Report: Moderate-to-severe paravalvular leak regurgitation after recurrent prosthetic valve endocarditis in a patient with a double-chambered right ventricle associated with a restricted membranous ventricular septal defect
This case highlights the feasibility of transcatheter PVL closure as a less invasive alternative for patients with multiple prior SAVRs and high surgical risk. Advanced imaging techniques were crucial in procedural success, ensuring precise device placement. A multidisciplinary heart team approach is essential for optimizing outcomes in complex valve pathology. Long-term follow-up is necessary to monitor the durability of the closure and potential complications.
Authors
- Pasquale Astore
- Andrea Romano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0254-9665)
- Antonio Totaro
- Eustaquio Onorato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6750-5682)
- Cosimo Sacra
- G. Triggiani
- Chiara Galluccio
Institutions
- University of Molise (IT)
- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio (IT)
- Consorzio Milano Ricerche (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1558686
- Primary Topic
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00