Application of dual imaging with 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography to Optimize the Closure of Peri-Prosthetic Leaks: A Case Report

Authors

  • Andrez Felipe Cubides Novoa Unidad de Imagen cardíaca. Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Madrid. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4246-9220
  • Rodrigo León Vivar Unidad de Imagen cardíaca. Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Madrid. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7250-4708
  • Carolina Isabel Vega Cuéllar Unidad de Imagen cardíaca. Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Madrid.
  • José Alberto De Agustín Loeches Unidad de Imagen cardíaca. Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Madrid. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4444-9622

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v8n3a10

Keywords:

fuga paravalvular, leak perivalvular, ecocardiograma transesofágico, cierre percutáneo de leak perivalvular

Abstract

Periprosthetic regurgitation is one of the classic complications of valve replacement and can have significant clinical repercussions, as it can cause heart failure and hemolytic anemia. Percutaneous closure of the defect guided y transesophageal echocardiography has demonstrated a high success rate and an acceptable safety profile. However, device placement can be technically challenging. We present a case of a patient in whom the use of dual 3D ultrasound during the procedure facilitated proper positioning and implantation of the device.

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Published

2025-12-16

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Cubides Novoa AF, León Vivar R, Vega Cuéllar CI, De Agustín Loeches JA. Application of dual imaging with 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography to Optimize the Closure of Peri-Prosthetic Leaks: A Case Report. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 16 [cited 2026 Jan. 2];8(3):48-51. Available from: https://imagenretic.org/RevEcocarPract/article/view/761

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