Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Repair With the MitraClip Device Using an Edge-to-Edge Bicuspidization Technique.
Publication Title
The Journal of invasive cardiology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2017
Keywords
Aged; Cardiac Imaging Techniques; Equipment Design; Female; Heart Valve Prosthesis; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; Humans; Mitral Valve; Mitral Valve Insufficiency; Perioperative Care; Risk Adjustment; Severity of Illness Index; Treatment Outcome; Tricuspid Valve; Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
Abstract
Patients who present with both severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation who are symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy and at prohibitive risk for surgery pose a significant therapeutic challenge. The MitraClip device (Abbott Vascular) is approved for percutaneous mitral valve repair in high-risk and non-operative patients, and has also been used for tricuspid valve repair. Imaging support for percutaneous edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair has not been reported and is a vital part of the procedure. Here, we present a periprocedural imaging strategy for percutaneous tricuspid valve repair with the MitraClip device using a bicuspidization technique.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
