An novel 3D printing based simulation device for transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral repair

Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair technique has now been recommended as a standard treatment option for patients severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation who are at high or prohibitive surgical risk.1-2 However this procedure requires complex technical skills to navigate the clip device within the heart thorough a sophisticated multi-arm steerable delivery system under guidance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Studies have revealed that operator experience is directly associated with procedural outcomes and at least 50 procedures are needed until outcomes improve.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Letter to editor: Source Type: research