Underweight is associated with inferior short and long-term outcomes after MitraClip implantation: Results from the German TRAnscatheter mitral valve interventions (TRAMI) registry

ConclusionsCompared to other weight groups, underweight patients undergoing MitraClip implantation are exposed to increased rates of procedural failure, bleeding and low cardiac output as well as increased short- and long-term mortality rates and should therefore be carefully discussed in the heart-team.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research