New ‘Tootsie Roll’ technique could help cardiologists treat PVL in transcatheter heart valves

Overview of the Tootsie Roll technique for treating paravalvular leak in certain transcatheter heart valve patients. Tootsie Roll paravalvular leak transcatheter heart valves.

Overview of the Tootsie Roll technique for treating paravalvular leak in certain transcatheter heart valve patients.

Paravalvular leak remains a significant problem after TAVR, SAVR and even TMVR. Could a new-look interventional technique help heart teams overcome this issue and improve patient outcomes?