Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement in the Cath Lab – The Future is Now
Guest: Mayra Guerrero, M.D.
Hosts: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D.
To describe transcatheter mitral intervention options available in contemporary practice including repair or replacement, the evaluation process and when to refer a patient.
Topics Discussed:
- Types of percutaneous transcatheter interventions available for mitral stenosis and/or regurgitation
- Patients who should be considered for transcatheter mitral valve repair versus mitral valve replacement
- Recovery time for transcatheter repair or replacement
- Whether patients need to receive long term anticoagulation after TMVR
- How long does ht process of evaluation take for a patient to undergo TMVR?
- When to refer a patient for Transcatheter mitral repair or replacement
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