Future of transcatheter repair of the mitral valve

Am J Cardiol. 2005 Dec 19;96(12A):71L-75L. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.09.065. Epub 2005 Nov 2.

Abstract

Percutaneous mitral valve repair is under investigation as a novel method to treat mitral valve insufficiency with a catheter-based, closed-heart, nonsurgical approach. Two techniques of mitral valve reconstruction have been adapted from surgery to the percutaneous approach: edge-to-edge repair and annuloplasty. The devices that have been developed to perform these 2 procedures are described, and preliminary clinical experience is presented. Expectations for the future are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Cardiac Catheterization / trends*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*