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Fig. 15.9 (A) Transesophageal view of the Amplatzer plug lateral to the MitraClip®. (B) Fluoroscopic view of the Amplatzer plug lateral to the MitraClip®.
in the gripper material in the MitraClip® NT system from Elgiloy to nitinol, allowing the grip­pers to drop to the level of the clip arms at 120 degrees, which allows for superior and secure leaflet grasp (see Fig. 15.3). This was further improved in the XTR version, with longer clip arms, and the NTR version, with better device maneuverability. Further improvements remain desirable in this device, including simplified control knobs, individual control of the two arms, and even different-sized clips that can be individualized according to patient morphology (longer flail gaps, etc.).
PROCEDURAL COMPLICATIONS
MitraClip® is a transvenous procedure with relatively lower procedural risks compared with arte­rial procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement. As such, procedure-related major bleeding (requiring transfusion) was reported to be 13.4% in the EVEREST high-risk registries
Fig. 15.10 Transjugular approach for MitraClip®.
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and in only 3.9% of the patients in the ACCESS EU registry.11 The rates of stroke/transient ischemic attack and myocardial infarction are again low—reported in only 0.7% of the patients. Other procedural complications include chordal rupture (0.8%), pericardial tamponade (0.7%), and myocardial infarction (0.4%). Single-leaflet device attachment (SLDA) (Video 15.4) was reported in 8/351 (2.2%) patients in the EVEREST high-risk registries and in 27/567 (4.7%) patients in the ACCESS EU registry, most of them in the early postprocedural period. Device embolization is a rare complication and has not been reported in most recent registries and in only 2/563 patients in the postapproval report from the STS/TVT registry. cedural complications has declined with improving operator and institutional experience,
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The rate of pro-
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but the overall 30-day mortality is higher, reported at 5.2% in the TVT registry, due to multiple comorbidities in this population.
Chordal entrapment is an important procedural complication, which can result in worsening of MR or even cardiac injury and require surgical intervention. It can be avoided by an appropri­ate height of the transseptal procedure, avoiding clip rotation or excessive manipulations inside the LV. If chordal entrapment is suspected, avoid any rotation of the system and inspect the clip carefully with TEE and fluoroscopy. Invert the clip, raise and lower the grippers, and try to care­fully retract the system into the LA. If these maneuvers fail and surgery is not an option, the clip can be deployed within the chordal apparatus as a last resort to free the CDS.
Pre- and Intraprocedural Imaging
Echocardiography is perhaps the most important component of assessment of candidacy for the MitraClip®. Preprocedural TTE and TEE are essential in not only identifying the etiology of MR and its quantification but also delineating the inclusive parameters for a successful MitraClip® procedure. The primary anatomic eligibility criteria in the initial randomized trials included a coaptation length of 2 mm, a coaptation depth of ,11 mm, and, in the case of primary MR, a flail gap of ,10 mm and a flail width of ,15 mm. of 4 cm
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has been recommended to avoid mitral stenosis postprocedure. Imaging evaluation should also exclude excessive leaflet calcification in the grasping zone and an adequate posterior leaflet length (ideally 10 mm but at least 7 mm). Additionally, leaflet perforation or cleft, restriction (Carpentier IIIB), or rheumatic thickening with restriction (Carpentier IIIA) and Barlow disease are highly challenging and possibly unsuitable anatomies for MitraClip®. More data are needed on detailed pathoanatomic factors that translate to optimal outcomes with TMVR. Intraprocedural TEE is vital to guide the entire procedure, starting with a careful transseptal puncture at the correct location (posterior and midsuperior height noted earlier). Manipulation of the SGC in the LA is facilitated by high-quality TEE images. This includes positioning the clip above the largest mitral regurgitant jet (in the intercommissural/long-axis view) and ensuring the clip arms are perpendicular to the MV coaptation line (preferably in real-time 3D en face “surgeon’s view” of the MV from the LA). In a correct clip-arm orienta­tion, the clip should be seen as a bar in the intercommissural view, whereas both clip arms should be visible and of equal length in the LVOT view. Once the MitraClip® is advanced into the LV, the leaflets are grasped in the LVOT view. The assessment of residual MR after clip deployment is essential to evaluate the need for a second clip, which should ideally be deployed in the area of largest flow convergence and vena contracta. The stability of the deployed clip is confirmed in multiple views, ensuring an adequate tissue bridge in the 3D en face “surgeon’s view.” Additionally, MV gradients should be assessed to avoid significant mitral stenosis. Re­cently, a case of TTE-guided implantation using apical views for both transseptal puncture (parasternal short axis for relation to aorta) and steering the clip was published. an alternative imaging modality in some select patients without the option of TEE (e.g., esophagectomy).
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A baseline mitral valve area
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Hemodynamic Considerations
The severity of MR can be variable due to varying loading conditions and thus misleading at times during the procedure. Furthermore, the challenges associated with imaging and grading MR after a double-orifice repair make residual MR grade a relatively weak end point to measure the efficacy of the procedure. Hemodynamics can potentially guide us intraprocedurally regarding the effectiveness of the procedure and potentially long-term outcomes. In a subset of patients in the ACCESS EU registry, the authors reported an improvement in cardiac output by 0.7 L/min and a reduction in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) v-wave by 3.5 mmHg. No long­term outcomes were reported in this subset of patients. Continuous left atrial pressure monitoring during TMVR can be a useful adjunct to TEE for real-time assessment of intraprocedural re-
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Some evidence suggests that the use of left atrial pressure monitoring (Fig. 15.11) may be associated with improved procedural outcomes, has been shown to predict improvement of 6-minute walk distance at 30 days postprocedure (see
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Acute afterload mismatch and transient LV dysfunction have been described after surgical MV repair for severe MR. Although less commonly seen in patients after TMVR, it is possible, especially in patients with secondary MR and acute cardiogenic shock. Such acute hemodynamic deterioration after MitraClip® is important to recognize and promptly treat with inotropic and mechanical support.
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Persistent desaturation postprocedure could result from a persistent atrial septal defect (ASD) (transseptal procedure with a large sheath) and right-to-left shunting. These ASDs are believed to be mostly inconsequential and are even beneficial due to acute LA pressure relief. However, a persistent ASD could result in desaturation and even worsening of right heart failure
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due to right-to-left atrial shunting in patients with severe pulmonary hyper­tension/right ventricular failure and high right atrial pressures. Prompt recognition and closure of the ASD might be necessary to relieve symptoms in such situations.
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Fig. 15.11 Hemodynamic assessment during a MitraClip® procedure showing significant reduction in left atrial pressure v-wave postprocedure. (© 2018 Mayo.)
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Double-orifice repair using MitraClip® results in some degree of mitral stenosis, which is
largely influenced by the baseline MV area especially when #4 cm
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and the number and location of devices used. The trade-off between residual MR and transmitral pressure gradient must be balanced when considering the location and number of devices used. A recent retrospective study of 268 patients provided some insight by demonstrating poor outcomes, including increased all­cause mortality in patients with MV gradients of .5 mmHg postprocedure in the presence of MR grades #11.
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This likely suggests that leaving some residual MR without compromising the MV gradient might be a reasonable strategy in patients at higher risk of iatrogenic mitral stenosis.
Emerging Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair Technologies
There are many emerging technologies to address mitral regurgitation, none of which yet have FDA approval or clinical use outside of clinical trials. The PASCAL is an edge-to- edge percu­taneous mitral valve repair device designed with a central spacer that sits in the regurgitant orifice of the mitral valve, with two paddles and clasps that attach it to the mitral valve leaflets. Each clasp can be opened and closed separately, which aids successful leaflet grasp. Similar to Mitra­Clip®, the PASCAL is inserted via a 22F guide sheath and a steerable catheter via the femoral vein. The CLASP trial is an ongoing multicenter, multinational, prospective, single-arm study that will assess the PASCAL for safety and clinical outcomes.
Summary and Take-Home Points
MitraClip® provides a valuable percutaneous alternative for repair of MR in a variety of condi­tions. Although currently approved for primary (degenerative) MR, observational data suggest its utility in other etiologies. Recently published results of the COAPT trial have also demonstrated significant benefit of this technology in patients with secondary MR. Iterative device improve­ments allowing for application to more diverse anatomies are expected to further improve the utility and outcomes of this novel therapy.
Additional videos for this topic are available online at https://expertconsult.inkling.com/.
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Abstract: Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is the most common valvular regurgitant abnormality, increasing in prevalence with age and affecting approximately 4 million people in the United States alone. Percutaneous edge-to-edge transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) (also known as the MitraClip® system) provides a durable alternative in severe ( 3+ MR) MR and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2013 for prohibitive-risk patients with primary MR. Recently published results of the Cardiovascular Outcomes Assessment of the MitraClip Percutaneous Therapy for Heart Failure Patients with Functional Mitral Regurgitation (COAPT) trial demonstrated the benefit of this technology in secondary MR in terms of lower hospitalization rates and all-cause mortality within 24 months of follow-up. This chapter will re­view the indications, pre-procedural imaging and planning, procedural details, troubleshooting, and post-procedural follow-up for MitraClip®.
Keywords: Mitral valve regurgitation, transcatheter mitral valve repair, edge-to-edge mitral valve repair, MitraClip®
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Percutaneous Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring
Timothy A. Joseph Mackram F. Eleid
Introduction
Mitral valve disease is the most common cardiac valve condition, with the prevalence of signifi­cant regurgitation or stenosis increasing with age and estimated to be 9.5% in the general popu­lation above the age of 75. surgical mitral valve repair (usually including an annuloplasty ring) or replacement with either a tissue or mechanical prosthesis. compared with those receiving mechanical valves due to age and comorbidities that make lifelong anticoagulation unattractive. However, with the estimated bioprosthetic median life span of as little as 12 years in one cohort, prosthesis failure may include degeneration of leaflet tissue, thrombosis, pannus formation, and endocarditis. Repeat mitral valve replacement is associated with increased morbidity and mortal­ity, with initial mortality ranging from 5.4% to 15.1%, having multiple repeat replacements.
Because of the risks in this population, percutaneous mitral valve-in-valve implantation has become an attractive option for patients at prohibitive surgical risk with prosthetic valve or an­nuloplasty dysfunction. Initial case reports and case series have shown the early feasibility, international registries have been created for further assessment. have been evaluated in the mitral position, including the Melody valve (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) designed for percutaneous implantation in the pulmonary position (Fig. 16.1). However, given the design of this valve and the high hemodynamic stresses placed on the mitral valve position, there have been concerns over the long-term durability of the valve in the mitral position. The balloon-expandable SAPIEN valves (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) are the transcatheter prosthesis of choice, with improved ease of deployment and expectations of improved durability (Fig. 16.2). Large case series of mitral valve-in-valve with the SAPIEN valve have shown early feasibility and safety, valve for treatment of bioprosthetic mitral valve failure in 2017. Mitral valve-in-ring remains a more investigational procedure involving off-label use of transcatheter valves and will be included in this chapter due to similar procedural techniques.
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The most common treatments for severe mitral valve disease include
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Patients receiving mitral bioprosthetic valves are often older
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this population may require repeat intervention. Mechanisms of
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Multiple transcatheter valves
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Evaluation and Procedural Planning
Procedural planning is crucial to successful percutaneous mitral valve replacement. Evaluation by a structural interventionalist with expertise in the procedure and a cardiac surgeon is recom­mended to ensure optimal patient selection. Previous surgical records for valve specifications of the failing prosthesis or type and size of annuloplasty ring are vital for sizing of the new prosthetic valve. Beyond this, the mainstay of planning relies on multimodality imaging consisting of
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Fig. 16.2 Transvenous transseptal mitral valve-in-valve procedure. (A) Balloon septostomy dilation to allow valve delivery. (B) Transcatheter heart valve and delivery catheter advanced to appropriate device position over left ventricular anchor wire. (C) Valve deployment within the previous prosthetic valve. (D) Removal of equipment with valve seated in the mitral position. (From Eleid MF, Cabalka AK, Williams MR, Whisenant BK, Alli OO, Fam N, Pollak PM, Barrow F, Malouf JF, Nishimura RA, Joyce LD, Dearani JA, Rihal CS. Transseptal techniques for emerging structural heart interventions. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2016;9(11):1161–1174. © Mayo 2015.)
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transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and, in selected cases, computed to­mography (CT). In conjunction with prior surgical records, annular size and prosthesis internal dimensions can be confirmed by TEE or computed tomography angiography (CTA). Once known, the dimensions can be used in the Valve-in-Valve Mitral application
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to select the new prosthesis size. Occasionally measurements will be on the margin of two prosthesis sizes. In these cases, it is usually preferred to use the smaller prosthesis size, with the use of additional volume to ensure optimal prosthesis anchoring. Additional volume is added to the deployment balloon to ensure adequate prosthesis flaring on the ventricular side and a “conical” deployment during the procedure. Evidence of irregular or elliptical-shaped annuli (rigid annuloplasty ring or incom­plete annuloplasty ring) can predispose to paravalvular leak (PVL) or can cause inadequate anchoring in the case of the latter. In patients undergoing valve-in-valve, this risk is reduced due to a complete and circular annulus on which to anchor.
Echocardiography
The initial evaluation of prosthetic valve dysfunction typically involves transthoracic echocar­diography (TTE) (Fig. 16.3). TTE is often useful in identifying the etiology of the patient’s symptoms, assessing right and left ventricular function, and measuring septal thickness and
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Fig. 16.3 Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) images pre- and postprocedure for surgical prosthetic valve failure. A 78-year-old woman who developed congestive heart failure and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea 8 years after undergoing mitral valve replacement with a 29-mm bioprosthesis. Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk score for redo mitral valve replacement 7.34%. (A) TEE showing severe prosthetic mitral valve regur­gitation. (B) Measurement of previous prosthetic valve strut showing diameter of 1.67 cm resulting in left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) area of 218 mm2. (C) Minimal regurgitation postdeployment of transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve. (D) 3D imaging showing good position and complete opening of prosthetic valve leaflets.
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