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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) require tailored treatment strategies.
  • Surgical mitral repair is the standard for low-risk patients with DMR.
  • High-risk patients with FMR are increasingly benefiting from transcatheter therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of mitral interventions.
  • To explore future perspectives in clinical mitral valve therapies.
  • To guide treatment selection based on valve dysfunction and patient presentation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic and critical review of percutaneous mitral therapies.
  • Evaluation of advanced imaging technologies for mitral interventions.
  • Analysis of current clinical guidelines and emerging trends.

Main Results:

  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair is a first-line therapy for high-risk FMR patients.
  • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement expands options for inoperable DMR and FMR.
  • Interventionalists require a hybrid skill set for tailored mitral therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Transcatheter mitral interventions are transforming mitral valve disease management.
  • Personalized treatment approaches combining surgical and percutaneous options are essential.
  • The evolution of mitral interventionalists is key to optimizing patient outcomes.