Ventricular Perspective of MitraClip Integration in an Explanted Human Heart
Stefan Elde, Moeed Fawad, Chris Huynh, Y Joseph Woo, Joon Bum Kim · 2026
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Description
Stefan Elde and co-authors report direct views of two MitraClip devices inside a human heart removed at transplant in 2026. The heart came from a 64-year-old man who had the clips placed two years earlier for severe mitral valve leakage. Views from the lower chamber, rarely seen during the usual procedure, form the core of the report.
Inside, the clip arms sat deep in both valve leaflets and were covered by firm fibrous tissue. The cords that anchor the valve ran around the fused area without breaking, though their angles and tension had shifted. Readers gain a clear picture of how the device heals into the valve and why effects on nearby parts may shape long-term results.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Stefan Elde, Moeed Fawad, Chris Huynh, Y Joseph Woo, Joon Bum Kim |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 5688 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |