The Abbott Vascular MitraClip: Patient Selection and How to Obtain the Best Outcomes.

نویسندگان

  • Michael Chrissoheris
  • Antonios Halapas
  • Ioulia Nikolaou
  • Nikolaous Boumboulis
  • Stratis Pattakos
  • Konstantinos Spargias
چکیده

The MitraClip procedure is an important procedure for the treatment of high-risk patients with severe MR, offering an effective and clinically meaningful reduction in the degree of MR, with low perioperative morbidity and mortality. Careful screening of prospective patients and evaluation by the multidisciplinary Heart Team are essential. A dedicated interventional team combining technical skills and advanced imaging is critical for success.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellenike kardiologike epitheorese

دوره 56 Suppl A  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015