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Current Devices in Mitral Valve Replacement and Their Potential Complications.
Livia Gheorghe1, Jorn Brouwer1, Dee Dee Wang2
1St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|December 17, 2020
Summary
Percutaneous mitral valve interventions offer new hope for high-risk patients with severe mitral regurgitation. Devices like Mitraclip show promise, while newer mitral replacement technologies are advancing.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Mitral regurgitation is a common heart valve disease, often challenging to treat surgically in elderly or frail patients.
- Conservative management is typical for high-risk individuals, but percutaneous options are emerging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current percutaneous mitral valve devices for repair and replacement.
- To discuss device features, development status, and potential complications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of percutaneous mitral valve technologies.
- Analysis of device evolution, safety, and efficacy data.
Main Results:
- Mitral valve repair with Mitraclip demonstrates safety and mortality benefits.
- Percutaneous mitral replacement is a developing field with several devices in various stages of approval.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous mitral interventions are expanding treatment options for severe mitral regurgitation.
- Device development faces challenges due to mitral valve complexity but offers significant potential.
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