Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a seldomly covered aspect of structural heart disease. However, this is a condition that frequently presents after valvular replacement. This article will cover the diagnosising and treating PVL (i.e. imaging, access, and device selection). In addition, specific aspects of aortic and mitral PVL closure will be covered in this review.
Keywords: aortic; closure; leak; mitral; paravalvar; paravalvar leak closure; paravalvular; paravalvular leak closure; plug; regurgitation; severe; valve.