Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2007):

Paravalvular mitral regurgitation treated with an amplatzer septal occluder device: a case report and review of the literature.

Full Abstract

We describe a case of successful percutaneous closure of a moderate-sized paravalvular leak using the Amplatzer septal occluder device in a patient with excessive surgical risk. We were able to successfully close the paravalvular leak without interfering with normal prosthetic valve leaflet function. In patients with severe periprosthetic mitral regurgitation refractory to aggressive medical therapy who are not candidates for surgical intervention, use of the Amplatzer septal occluder device offers an attractive percutaneous treatment option.

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Author information

Author/s: Momplaisir, Thierry (T); Matthews, Ray V (RV);

Affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: The Journal of invasive cardiology (J Invasive Cardiol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Feb; vol 19 (issue 2) : pp E46-50

Dates: Created 2007/02/01; Completed 2007/02/27;

PMID: 17268052, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Balloon Dilatation - methods Heart Catheterization - methods Heart Septum - physiopathology Humans Male

Male Middle Aged Mitral Valve Insufficiency - physiopathology; therapy Prostheses and Implants Prosthesis Implantation - methods

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