Two-Year Follow-Up Data Demonstrates Preservation Of Adequate Mitral Valve Area In Patients Treated With The MitraClip(R) System

Long-term data published in EuroIntervention showed that the expected decrease in Mitral Vale Area (MVA) after repair with the MitraClip(R) system to correct mitral regurgitation (MR) is not associated with clinically significant mitral stenosis. Additionally, with two years of follow-up, none of the patients treated with the MitraClip(R) system required surgery for mitral stenosis.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on December 6th, 2008