Key result
Mitral valve surgery after failed MitraClip therapy allowed for successful valve repair in 50% (3 of 6) of patients, while 2 patients died during hospitalization.
Population
6 patients who underwent mitral valve surgery after failed MitraClip therapy, mean age 75 ± 7.7 years, 3…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
in-hospital
Authors
Loading...
Recurrent MR after MitraClip may prompt reoperation in select patients; leaves open durability and selection criteria for future trials.
Case Report (n=6)
No
Mitral valve surgery after failed MitraClip therapy is complex, often requiring valve replacement and additional procedures, and is associated with significant in-hospital mortality.
Monsefi et al. (2014) conducted a case report in Failed MitraClip therapy (n=6). Mitral valve surgery was evaluated on Mitral valve repair feasibility. Mitral valve surgery after failed MitraClip therapy allowed for successful valve repair in 50% (3 of 6) of patients, while 2 patients died during hospitalization.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: