Impact of asymmetric tethering on outcomes after edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation.

Lukas StolzMathias OrbanDaniel BraunPhilipp DoldiMartin OrbanKonstantin StarkMichael MehrJulius SteffenKornelia LöwChristian HaglSteffen MassbergMichael NäbauerJörg Hausleiter

Published in: Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society (2021)

Asymmetric postero-anterior and medio-lateral MV tethering patterns are associated with increased 2-year mortality in patients undergoing M-TEER for SMR. A detailed echocardiographic analysis of MV anatomy may help to identify patients who profit most from M-TEER.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
solid state
left ventricular
cardiovascular events
pulmonary hypertension
mitral valve
minimally invasive
left atrial
type diabetes
heart failure
coronary artery disease