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MitraClip: a review of its current status and future perspectives

Akihisa Kataoka1, Yusuke Watanabe2,

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan. kataoaki@sd5.so-net.ne.jp.

Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics
|December 5, 2022
PubMed

Insights

MitraClip offers a safe and effective transcatheter repair for severe mitral regurgitation (MR) in high-risk patients. Evidence from clinical trials supports its use, optimizing outcomes for those unsuitable for surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease linked to heart failure and poor outcomes.
  • Surgical intervention for MR poses high risks for elderly or comorbid patients, leaving many untreated.
  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair offers an alternative for high-risk MR patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence from clinical trials and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on the MitraClip system.
  • To discuss optimal patient selection criteria for MitraClip therapy.
  • To explore future perspectives for transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence from clinical trials and RCTs.
  • Analysis of patient selection strategies.
  • Discussion of procedural success and challenging anatomies.

Main Results:

  • MitraClip, a transcatheter mitral valve repair system, has demonstrated safety and efficacy.
  • Randomized clinical trials have refined patient selection for improved outcomes.
  • The latest MitraClip generation enhances procedural success, even in complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • MitraClip is a valuable therapeutic option for severe MR in patients ineligible for surgery.
  • Ongoing research and technological advancements continue to improve MitraClip's applicability and success rates.
  • Optimized patient selection is crucial for maximizing the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve repair.
Keywords:
Heart failureMitraClipMitral regurgitationMitral valveTransatrial septal punctureTranscatheter edge-to-edge repair

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