Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair in Functional Mitral Regurgitation. Does it Pass Muster? Still Leaving Plenty to Be Desired

Abstract

The usefulness of percutaneous approaches in structural heart disease could be limited if they have been defined in terms of often unrealistic scenarios. Thus, the long-term outcomes and consequences need to be painstakingly analyzed. Much attention needs to be paid to the global magnitude of this issue. One such example, is the transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) and considerations of pivotal importance that arise from using this therapy to treat functional mitral regurgitation (FMR). Traditionally, surgical treatment has been the best option for mitral valve (MV) repair. When comparing TEER to surgical MV repair, details to be considered. One of the drawbacks of the that