Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
TEER (MitraClip)– A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Mitral Valve Leakage
A leaking mitral valve can quietly strain the heart, leading to breathlessness, repeated hospital visits, and fatigue. Many patients are told surgery is risky or not advisable.
TEER, commonly known as MitraClipoffers a minimally invasive option to reduce valve leakage and improve daily living.
What is TEER (MitraClip)?
TEER stands for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair. It involves placing a small clip on the mitral valve to reduce backward blood flow.
The clip helps the valve close more effectively, improving heart efficiency without open surgery.
Who Needs MitraClip?
TEER is commonly recommended for patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, especially when symptoms persist despite medicines.
Symptoms may include:
- Breathlessness
- Fatigue
- Swelling of legs
- Reduced exercise tolerance
Who is Suitable?
- Type of mitral regurgitation
- Valve anatomy
- Overall heart function
- Surgical risk
- Careful imaging and team evaluation are essential.
Who is Suitable for TAVI ?
Suitability depends on:
- Type of mitral regurgitation
- Valve anatomy
- Overall heart function
- Surgical risk
- Careful imaging and team evaluation are essential.
Careful imaging and team evaluation are essential.
Our Procedure
How the Procedure Works
The procedure is done in a specialised catheterisation lab or hybrid operating room.
Step 01
Access through a vein
Step 02
Catheter guided to the heart
Step 03
Clip placed on the valve leaflets
Step 04
Leak reduced immediately
Procedure time: 1–3 hours
Recovery
- Short hospital stay
- Early walking
- Gradual improvement in symptoms
- Continued medical therapy and follow-ups
Benefits of TAVI
- Minimally invasive
- Reduced breathlessness
- Fewer hospital admissions
- Improved quality of life
Risks & Transparency
- Bleeding
- Residual leak
- Rare complications
All risks are discussed openly before proceeding..
FAQs
Is MitraClip permanent
Yes, it is designed to remain in place long-term.
Will it cure heart failure?
It improves valve function and symptoms but ongoing care remains important.