Minimally Invasive Procedure Provides Relief for 92-Year-Old with Heart Valve Disease
At 92, woman with severe heart valve disease finds relief through minimally invasive procedure
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A 92-year-old woman suffering from severe heart valve disease found relief through a minimally invasive Transcatheter Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair (MTEER) procedure, significantly improving her quality of life after hospitalization for heart failure.
- 01The patient had severe ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation, leading to significant breathlessness and fatigue.
- 02Conventional open-heart surgery posed high risks due to her age and frailty, prompting the use of a minimally invasive approach.
- 03The MTEER procedure was performed using a MitraClip device, successfully reducing valve leakage from severe to mild.
- 04Post-procedure, the patient regained mobility and could walk comfortably for 20-25 minutes without breathlessness.
- 05This case highlights the effectiveness of structural heart interventions in managing high-risk cardiac patients.
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A 92-year-old woman, who had been struggling with severe breathlessness and fatigue due to severe ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation, underwent a minimally invasive procedure known as Transcatheter Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair (MTEER) at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road. Conventional surgery was deemed too risky for her frail condition. The MTEER procedure involved using a MitraClip device to repair her mitral valve through a transfemoral access method, significantly reducing valve leakage. The procedure lasted nearly two hours, and she was discharged after a three-day hospital stay. Following the intervention, the patient experienced remarkable recovery, regaining mobility and the ability to walk comfortably for 20-25 minutes without experiencing breathlessness. Dr. M Sudhakar Rao, the consulting cardiologist, emphasized the importance of such minimally invasive techniques in improving the quality of life for elderly patients with severe heart conditions, showcasing how advanced imaging and a multidisciplinary approach can lead to excellent outcomes even in high-risk cases.
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The successful use of MTEER in high-risk patients demonstrates the potential for improved treatment options for elderly individuals with heart conditions.
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