[20] These materials are commonly used in other cardiovascular implants. Figure 1 shows the Clip and delivery system. Surgical repair decreased MR more than MitraClip ®. In 12-month follow-up ...

Aims To assess the feasibility, short-term durability and clinical outcomes of MitraClip® therapy for mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients with end-stage heart failure and a severely reduced ...

If untreated, it can progress to heart failure, then death. In severe cases, surgery can repair or replace the valve. If patients are not candidates for surgery, doctors can implant a clothespin-like ...