Medical articles from Dr Mohamed Farag

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16/09/2025

Cardiologist

What to know about paravalvular leak closure

Paravalvular leak (PVL) closure is a specialised procedure performed in patients who develop leakage around a heart valve replacement. This condition can lead to serious complications if left untreated, and so in this article, a consultant cardiologist explains the symptoms and treatment options for paravalvular leaks.

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12/02/2025

Dr Mohamed Farag

Cardiologist

Understanding transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)

Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is a procedure to address cardiac valve leaking. In this article, a consultant cardiologist explains the TEER procedure and the recovery process.

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18/04/2024

Dr Mohamed Farag

Cardiologist

Exploring transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), or TAVR, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Leading consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Mohamed Farag takes an in-depth look at TAVI and addresses some common questions patients may have about this procedure, in this article.