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Description
The Mitraclip device is an FDA approved transcatheter system used to treat moderate to severe mitral regurgitation in patients who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy and are high risk for open heart surgery.
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The device is manufactured by Abbott and is designed to reduce mitral valve leakage using a minimally invasive catheter based technique.
Multidisciplinary Care
Patients undergoing Mitraclip treatment are managed by an experienced Heart Team including interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and trained nursing staff.
Benefits
- Minimally invasive valve repair
- No need for open chest surgery
- Suitable for high risk patients
- Reduces mitral regurgitation
- Shorter recovery duration
Treatment Steps
Consultation
Comprehensive imaging assessment and Heart Team evaluation to confirm anatomical suitability.
Procedure
Fluoroscopy and echocardiographic guidance are used to position and deploy the Mitraclip device.
Recovery
Post deployment monitoring ensures proper valve function and patient stability.
Other Services
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Advanced Mitral Valve Repair
Minimally invasive catheter based solution for symptomatic mitral regurgitation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions​
We have addressed common questions related to Mitraclip eligibility safety procedure steps and recovery expectations to help patients make informed and confident treatment decisions.
Mitraclip is an FDA approved transcatheter device manufactured by Abbott used to reduce moderate to severe mitral regurgitation without open heart surgery.
Patients with symptomatic moderate to severe mitral regurgitation who are high surgical risk despite optimal medical therapy may be considered after Heart Team evaluation.
The device is delivered through the femoral vein using fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guidance to access and repair the leaking mitral valve.
Mitraclip is an alternative for high risk patients who may not tolerate open heart surgery and is performed under strict procedural protocols.
Most patients experience shorter hospital stays and gradual recovery under cardiologist supervision.