Abstract

This clinical case presents the results of using the Occlutech PLD occluder for transcatheter closure of a paravalvular leak (PVL) via a transapical approach in the remote period after mitral valve prosthetics. According to our results and to the literature, the procedure for closing the PVL of the mitral valve from a transapi¬cal approach using a special Occlutech PLD occluder is characterized by relative safety for patients, clinical effectiveness in terms of eliminating or reducing the degree of regurgitation and related symptoms.

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