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MitraClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair

A percutaneous procedure for mitral regurgitation in which the mitral leaflets are approximated with a clip.

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What is MitraClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair?

Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is performed in patients at high or selected intermediate surgical risk. A transseptal approach is used to deliver the MitraClip device, which approximates the anterior and posterior mitral leaflets to reduce regurgitation.

The technique is used in primary (degenerative) mitral regurgitation in patients unsuitable for surgery and in functional (secondary) mitral regurgitation in selected heart failure patients who remain symptomatic on optimal medical therapy.

The procedure is performed under transesophageal echocardiographic and fluoroscopic guidance and may reduce symptoms and hospitalizations. Guidelines provide class IIa indications in defined subgroups.

Symptoms

Dyspnea
Exercise intolerance
Palpitations
Orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Leg edema
Fatigue
Frequent heart failure hospitalizations

Risk Factors

Primary mitral valve prolapse
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Advanced age with comorbidities
High surgical risk (EuroSCORE, STS score)
Left ventricular dysfunction
Atrial fibrillation

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Persistent dyspnea despite optimal therapy
  • Recurrent heart failure hospitalizations
  • New orthopnea and nocturnal dyspnea
  • Exercise intolerance uncontrolled by medical therapy
  • Diagnosis of severe mitral regurgitation
  • Evaluation of a high-surgical-risk patient

Treatment Methods

01
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (MitraClip)
02
Pre-procedural patient selection with TEE
03
Optimal heart failure medical therapy
04
CRT device support in eligible patients
05
Follow-up in a heart failure clinic
06
Post-procedural anticoagulation
07
Multidisciplinary heart team decision

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