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Impact of simulated MitraClip on forward flow obstruction in the setting of mitral leaflet tethering: An in vitro investigation.

Charles H BloodworthEric L PierceKeshav KohliNancy J DeatonKaitlin J JonesRadhika DuvvuriNorihiko KamiokaVasilis C BabaliarosShelly Singh-Gryzbon
Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2018)
Our results show that diastolic AML tethering may predispose to MS after clip placement, however, MS was not observed when baseline MVA was above 4.0 cm2 . Severity of AML tethering may be an important criterion in selecting patients for edge-to-edge repair.
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