Recurrent mitral regurgitation with haemolytic anaemia after MitraClip procedure: an autopsy case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TMVr) has been developed as an alternative therapeutic approach to patients with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) at high-surgical risks. Single leaflet device attachment (SLDA) is a well-known complication after the TMVr procedure, while an autopsy case experiencing haemolytic anaemia has been scarcely reported.

Case summary

A 79-year-old woman presented with New York Heart Association Class 3 congestive heart failure due to severe MR. The Heart Team planned TMVr using the MitraClip considering a high-surgical risk due to the history of open-chest surgery. The procedure was successful with two clips and a significant reduction of MR was confirmed. On the 12th day after the procedure, congestive heart failure was wor

SUBMITTER: Hoshino N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9026206 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature