Late mitral leaflet tear after transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for acute ischaemic mitral regurgitation: a case report
Francesco Cannata,
Gloria Tamborini,
Marco Zanobini
et al.
Abstract:Background
Acute mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle rupture is a severe complication of acute myocardial infarction. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is emerging as an effective alternative to surgical treatment, with encouraging outcomes. Leaflet adverse events are rare and are associated with relapse of significant mitral regurgitation.
Case summary
A 54-year-old man arrived at our hospital with a late presentati… Show more
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