Volume 35, Issue 12 pp. 2056-2070
REVIEW

Three-dimensional echocardiography in the evaluation and management of paravalvular regurgitation

Menhel Kinno MD, MPH

Menhel Kinno MD, MPH

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illionis

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Sasan R. Raissi MD

Sasan R. Raissi MD

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illionis

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Kristoff A. Olson MD, MPH

Kristoff A. Olson MD, MPH

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illionis

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Vera H. Rigolin MD

Corresponding Author

Vera H. Rigolin MD

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illionis

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Vera H. Rigolin, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

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First published: 15 November 2018
Citations: 4

Abstract

Paravalvular regurgitation is an uncommon but serious complication that can be encountered after either surgical or percutaneous valve replacement and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Early detection and accurate assessment of paravalvular regurgitation are crucial to identify those who would benefit from intervention. Recent advances in 3-dimensional echocardiography have increased the feasibility of percutaneous approaches for the management of paravalvular regurgitation. Percutaneous closure of paravalvular regurgitation has emerged as a favorable alternative for redo surgery in selected cases. This article will review the role of 3-dimensional echocardiography in the assessment and management of paravalvular regurgitation.

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