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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Transcatheter mitral valve interventions are increasingly used, primarily for mitral regurgitation (MR).
  • Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is standard, but mitral valve replacement is necessary for certain MR types, stenosis, and calcification.
  • Limited approved devices exist despite numerous developments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) therapies.
  • To discuss investigational TMVR devices and their clinical trial status.
  • To highlight indications, potential, and limitations of TMVR devices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of transcatheter mitral valve replacement therapies.
  • Analysis of approved and investigational TMVR devices.
  • Examination of clinical trial data and regulatory approvals (CE Mark, FDA).

Main Results:

  • Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is established for MR, but TMVR is crucial for specific anatomies.
  • TMVR is the only option for non-rheumatic mitral stenosis and mitral annular calcification.
  • Few TMVR devices have CE Mark and FDA approval, with many still in clinical trials.

Conclusions:

  • TMVR offers a vital alternative for patients unsuitable for repair.
  • Further development and regulatory approval of TMVR devices are needed.
  • Understanding device-specific indications, potential, and limitations is key for optimal patient selection.