Impact of the introduction of percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve reconstruction on clinical practice in Germany compared to surgical valve repair.

CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous edge-to-edge MV reconstruction has markedly changed clinical practice of MR therapy in Germany. Annual overall procedural numbers more than doubled, with a massive increase in percutaneous edge-to-edge procedures. Our data demonstrate its use mainly in high-risk patients and prove the favorable safety profile of this novel technique, with low in-hospital mortality and complication rates.
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Source: Clin Med Res - May 26, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Frankenstein L, Kaier K, Katus HA, Bode C, Wengenmayer T, von Zur Mühlen C, Bekeredjian R, Täger T, Zehender M, Fröhlich H, Stachon P Tags: Clin Res Cardiol Source Type: research