Mitra Clip

MitraClip is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure used to treat mitral valve regurgitation (leakage of the mitral valve) without open-heart surgery. The MitraClip device clips together a portion of the mitral valve leaflets, allowing the valve to close more effectively and reducing backward blood flow.

This procedure is ideal for patients who are high-risk or not suitable for conventional heart surgery.

Who Needs MitraClip?

MitraClip may be recommended for patients with:

• Moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation

• Symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, or heart failure

• High surgical risk due to age or other medical conditions

• Reduced heart function

• Failed or unsuitable for surgical valve repair

  How Is the MitraClip Procedure Performed?

• The procedure is done under general anesthesia

• A catheter is inserted through a vein in the leg

• The procedure typically takes 2–3 hours.

• The MitraClip device is guided to the mitral valve

• The valve leaflets are clipped together to reduce leakage

• Immediate improvement in blood flow is assessed