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Peri-interventional echo assessment for the MitraClip procedure.

Nina C Wunderlich¹, Robert J Siegel

¹University Hospital Mainz, Mainz, Germany.

European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Imaging

|September 25, 2013

Summary

Echocardiography is crucial for the MitraClip procedure, guiding patient selection and device deployment for mitral regurgitation (MR). This review details the essential echocardiographic assessments for successful MitraClip interventions.

Keywords:

2D Echocardiography 3D echocardiography MitraClip Mitral regurgitation Transoesophageal echocardiography

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Medical Imaging
Interventional Cardiology

Background:

Over 6500 MitraClip procedures have been performed globally for mitral regurgitation (MR).
The MitraClip device is the sole percutaneous option for MR reduction, creating a double mitral valve orifice.
Fluoroscopy is insufficient for mitral leaflet assessment, necessitating echocardiographic guidance for procedural success.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the essential echocardiographic assessments for MitraClip procedure eligibility.
To detail the intraprocedural echocardiographic guidance for device deployment.
To highlight the role of echocardiography in identifying and managing procedural complications.

Main Methods:

Review of peri-interventional echocardiographic assessments for MitraClip procedures.
Detailed analysis of 2D and 3D echocardiography for evaluating MR severity and mitral valve morphology.
Description of echocardiographic guidance during all intraprocedural steps.

Main Results:

Echocardiography is indispensable for determining patient eligibility for MitraClip.
Comprehensive 2D and 3D echocardiography enables accurate assessment of mitral valve anatomy and MR.
Echocardiography effectively guides MitraClip device deployment and helps detect complications.

Conclusions:

Peri-interventional echocardiography is fundamental to the success of the MitraClip procedure.
Accurate echocardiographic assessment ensures optimal patient selection and device placement.
Echocardiography plays a vital role throughout the MitraClip procedure, from pre-procedural evaluation to post-procedural monitoring.