Transcatheter Mitral Edge to Edge Repair

<p>Transcatheter Mitral Edge to Edge Repair</p> <p>Guest: Mackram F. Eleid, M.D.</p> <p>Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (<a href='http://twitter.com/KyleWKlarich'>@KyleWKlarich</a>)</p> <p>Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair has proved to be a safe and effective treatment for many patients with secondary (severe) mitral regurgitation.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss mitral regurgitation and transcatheter mitral valve repair is Mackram F. Eleid, M.D., Cardiovascular Diseases, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Differences between primary and secondary mitral regurgitation</li> <li>Treatment for patients with secondary mitral regurgitation</li> <li>Assessment of mitral regurgitation to determine use of mitral valve clip</li> <li>Clinical trial outcomes in edge-to-edge repair for secondary mitral regurgitation</li> <li>Resynchronization for device pacing in practice at Mayo Clinic</li> <li>Current role for mitral valve edge-to-edge repair</li> <li>Alternative clinical trials for patients not eligible for edge-to-edge repairs</li> <li>Common complications in mitral valve edge-to-edge repair</li> <li>Patient recovery and improvement</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episo