Endocarditis of amplatzer® occluder devices after percutaneous closure of a mitral paravalvular leak. Issue 7 (21st February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Candice Y.; Ling, Frederick S.; Knight, Peter A.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 81:Issue 7(2013:Jun. 01)
• Page Start: 1249
• Page End: 1252
• Publication Date: 2013-02-21
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.24773
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Symptomatic paravalvular leaks (PVL) are a relatively uncommon, but potentially significant postoperative complication of valve replacement surgery. Percutaneous repair of PVLs has become an increasingly utilized approach in patients whose comorbidities obviate surgical repair. We present an interesting case of a gentleman who underwent successful repair of a mitral PVL with Amplatzer devices following initial aortic and mitral valve replacements for bacterial endocarditis. He later developed fungal endocarditis that ultimately required re‐operation to remove the devices and replace his mitral and aortic valves. This complication of closure devices, although reportedly rare, should be considered when contemplating a percutaneous approach. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>