Is post‐dilatation useful after implantation of the Edwards valve?
Conclusions
PD for the treatment of significant paravalvular leak proved to be a feasible treatment allowing a significant increase in valve size and decrease in PVL without increase in stroke rates. This promising approach needs further confirmation. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yusuke Watanabe, Kentaro Hayashida, Thierry Lefèvre, Mauro Romano, Thomas Hovasse, Bernard Chevalier, Philippe Garot, Patrick Donzeau‐Gouge, Arnaud Farge, Erik Bouvier, Bertrand Cormier, Marie‐Claude Morice Tags: Original Studie Source Type: research
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