Is postdilatation 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 - April 4, 2014 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 Studies Source Type: research