In this special episode of AbbottTalks, recorded live from DeviceTalks West in October 2023, we celebrate a pivotal moment in medical innovation: the 20th anniversary of Abbott's MitraClip™, a revolutionary device introduced in 2003. In the episode, the inventor of the MitraClip, Frederick St. Goar, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, El Camino Health, and Abbott's Santosh Prabhu, PhD, Divisional VP, Global Product Development, discuss the journey of the MitraClip, reflecting on its inception, evolution, and lasting impact on cardiac care over the past two decades. Dr. Goar provides insights into the early challenges and motivations behind inventing the MitraClip, emphasizing its role in transforming minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He reflects on the initial concept, design iterations, and clinical experiences with the device. Dr. Prabhu discusses the continuous enhancements made to the MitraClip since its inception, focusing on improved safety, efficacy, and usability. He highlights the MitraClip's role in reducing hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes, as evidenced by the five-year results from the landmark COAPT™ trial. The episode pays tribute to the legacy of the MitraClip, acknowledging its significant contribution to medical technology and patient care and emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centric approaches in medical innovation.
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COAPT Trial Release -https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2023-03-05-Late-Breaking-Data-from-Landmark-COAPT-TM-Trial-Show-Long-Term-Benefits-of-Abbotts-MitraClip-TM-Device MitraClip History - https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/products-and-innovation/the-mitraclip-story.html#:~:text=MitraClip's%20story%20starts%20in%20California,The%20idea%20was%20unheard%20of.
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