Loss of Leaflet Insertion After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair Requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Usefulness of 3D Multiplanar Reconstruction
Melillo, F.; Ancona, F.; Calvo, F.; Fisicaro, A.; Stella, S.; Capogrosso, C.; Spoladore, R.; Denti, P.; Melisurgo, G.; Lapenna, E.; Pappalardo, F.; Castiglioni, A.; Margonato, A.; Agricola, E.
Journal of Invasive Cardiology 31(9): E274-E276
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1557-2501 PMID: 31478896 Document Number: 698214
Three-dimensional multiplanar reconstruction was used to diagnose recurrence of mitral regurgitation after MitraClip implantation in a 71-year-old man. Subsequent mitral valve surgery in such a case is high risk, and repeat MitraClip intervention could be feasible but is technically challenging. This imaging series demonstrates that LVAD implantation may be a solution to address MitraClip failure.