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Transcatheter Repair of Anterior Mitral Leaflet Perforation: Deploy, Retrieve, Redeploy
Sidakpal S Panaich1, Abdul H Qazi1, Phillip A Horwitz1
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.
Insights
Anterior mitral leaflet perforation was treated with an Amplatzer Cribriform device, causing hemolytic anemia. Retrieval of the device and closure with a GORE CARDIOFORM device resolved the hemolysis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Anterior mitral leaflet perforation is a rare but serious complication.
- Device closure offers a potential therapeutic option for such perforations.
Abstract:
We describe a case of anterior mitral leaflet perforation successfully treated with the Amplatzer Cribriform device, with resultant hemolytic anemia. The device was retrieved, and perforation occluded with the GORE CARDIOFORM device with resolution of hemolysis. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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