Medtronic transcatheter mitral valve replacement

TAVI in 2015: who, where and how?

“…Transapical transcatheter valve implantation for mitral valve prosthesis failure (TAVI-in-ring) has been carried out successfully71 as has implantation for the management of native mitral stenosis 72. Prototype devices for percutaneous mitral valve replacement are also under investigation with encouraging initial experiences demonstrating good short-term efficacy 73 74…”

Transapical mitral valve implantation after unclipping of a MitraClip: a glimpse into the future and treatment considerations in mitral regurgitation

“…MitraClip (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA, USA) implantation is currently the most commonly utilised transcatheter therapy for severe MR. Clinical trials show that, although MitraClip implantation is relatively safe, an effective and durable outcome is frequently not achieved [15][16][17][18] . Transcatheter mitral valve implantation (TMVI) is a novel approach that may, theoretically, enable a more effective reduction in MR severity [19][20][21][22] . A significant concern is that a transcatheter valve cannot be implanted after a MitraClip has been deployed and released.…”