MitraClip® procedure as bridge to left ventricular assist device: Enable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning and reduce perioperative risk
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A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
Published on: October 16, 2021
Martin O Schmiady1, Stephan Winnik2, Dominique Bettex3
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, University Heart Center, 27243University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Secondary mitral valve regurgitation is a frequent consequence of left ventricular dysfunction in patients with severe heart failure. The management of this disease can be challenging since it often culminates in refractory pulmonary edema and multi-organ failure. We present the case of a 50-year-old male who was admitted in cardiogenic shock following myocardial infarction. After successful revascularization, percutaneous mitral valve repair using the MitraClip® device enabled weaning from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation followed by the implantation of a left ventricular assist device as bridge to transplant.
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