Doctors at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faridabad, have successfully performed a first-of-its-kind Transcatheter mitral valve repair (Mitraclip) on an 80-year-old woman with severe Mitral valve leakage. Dr Amit Chaudhary, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Asian Hospital said, "The elderly woman had severe breathlessness for the past two to three months which led to bed rest for the past month. Echocardiography revealed a significant leakage in one of her left-sided heart valves, known as the mitral valve.
He added that further investigations disclosed a history of coronary artery bypass surgery and a troublesome lumbar disc prolapse that severely limited her mobility. She had also undergone carotid angioplasty 10 years ago. "Given her age, frail condition, and multiple comorbidities, traditional surgical options were deemed unsuitable," as per the expert. The patient was then offered a non-surgical solution - the Transcatheter mitral valve repair, also known as MitraClip. This innovative technique represents a paradigm shift in the field of mitral valve repair, providing a lifeline for patients who are not candidates for traditional surgery.
Following the successful MitraClip procedure, the patient experienced significant improvement and resumed her daily activities without the burden of breathlessness. Dr Subrat Akhoury, a cardiologist at Asian Hospital, said, "The Transcatheter mitral valve repair technique offers hope and improved quality of life for patients who were previously considered inoperable. This innovative approach demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients." The patient's recovery following the procedure has been very encouraging and she was discharged merely two days after the MitraClip surgery.
Doctors at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences successfully performed the MitraClip procedure on an 80-year-old woman who had severe Mitral valve leakage.
The patient was then offered a non-surgical solution - the Transcatheter mitral valve repair, also known as MitraClip.
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