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Mitral regurgitation with paravalvular leakage (PVL) after mitral valve replacement

Echocardiography was performed shortly after mitral valve replacement. The patient is symptomatic with pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure. Echocardiography reveals significant mitral regurgitation with paraprosthetic jets.

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