Grzegorz Smolka
Latest contributions
Complications of paravalvular leak closure
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the complexities and risks associated with paravalvular leak (PVL) closure. It offers detailed analysis of principal complications, prevention techniques, and practical management strategies shared by experienced operators. Case studies illustrate complications such as device embolisation, prosthetic valve disc impingement, and delivery failures, along...
Mitral paravalvular leak closure: procedural planning and step-by-step performance
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides an expert overview of mitral paravalvular leak closure, emphasizing critical clinical and anatomical selection criteria. It covers essential pre-procedural imaging and planning strategies, complemented by an educational recorded case and a review of immediate and long-term procedural outcomes.
How to manage paravalvular leaks?
04 Jan 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Invited to talk about paravalvular leaks, Grzegorz Smolka, Patrick Calvert and Xavier Freixa begin by placing the subject in context, mentioning the frequency with which it is encountered in general practice.
Then, they distinguish between patients likely to benefit from paravalvular leak closure via transcatheter and those...
Mitral valve intervention in complex scenarios - Transcatheter paravalvular leak closure
21 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023
Everything you need to know about mitral PVL and transcatheter closure is outlined in this session: clinical implications, indications for transcatheter closure, role of imaging, necessary access and equipment, and even tips for difficult anatomies.
