Conclusion
Acute
paravalvular aortic leak following aortic valve replacement is uncommon
yet life-threatening complication. In this case, the patient showed
significant manifestation of heart failure owing to PVL. TEE plays a
major role in diagnosis of PVL and
multi-modality
imaging should be advocated. Interventional transcatheter closure had
been shown as an appropriate option for repair of PVL.
Footnote
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to
declare.