Catheter-based intervention for symptomatic patient with severe mitral regurgitation and very poor left ventricular systolic function: Safe but no room for complacency
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Many patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction have concomitant mitral regurgitation (MR). Their symptoms and prognosis worsen with increasing severity of MR. Percutaneous MitraClip(®) can be used safely to reduce the severity of MR even in patients with advanced heart failure and is associated with improved symptoms, quality of life and exercise tolerance. However, a few patients with very poor left ventricular systolic function may experience significant haemodynamic disturbance in the peri-procedural period. We present three such patients, highlighting some of the potential problems encountered and discuss their possible pathophysiological mechanisms and safety measures.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | World Journal of Cardiology |
Vol/bind | 7 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 817-21 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 1949-8462 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 26 nov. 2015 |
ID: 162348723