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MitraClip is a unique technology for the treatment of patients with mitral valve insufficiency. The method is indicated for patients who have contraindications for open heart surgery.


In mitral insufficiency there is a blood flow from the left ventricle into the left atrium, due to incomplete closure of the valve flaps, which should close tightly during the contraction of the heart and prevent the reverse flow of blood. If the operation is not done in time, then over time the process is complicated by pronounced heart failure, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia. The danger of the malformation is that if a person has concomitant pathology of the kidneys, or if he has suffered an infection — this multiplies the risks for open surgical access.


Previously, it was believed that only open surgery could help such patients, but it is considered highly traumatic and is not suitable for everyone.


Mitral valve reconstruction with the MitraClip device is considered a minimally invasive operation, performed under general anesthesia, without opening the heart cavity. A MitraClip catheter with a clip at the end is inserted through the femoral vein in the groin area. The catheter is guided through the venous network into the heart cavity up to the mitral valve flaps. Once the valve flaps are in the MitraClip and the cardiac surgeon is satisfied with its position, the clip is closed.


The surgery is performed under strict 3D echocardiographic monitoring, as well as radiography and ultrasound. Each movement of the surgeon is honed to automatism, there should be no mistake. That is why all doctors who know the technique of minimally invasive treatment of mitral regurgitation undergo many years of training in major European clinics.

The operation lasts about an hour, depending on the initial condition of the patient.

The recovery period takes two to three days.

After the operation, medication support may be prescribed, but this issue is decided by the attending physician individually.


Germany is one of the leading countries where patients are helped to improve their quality of life, and in some cases even prolong life, with MitraClip surgery.

  • USA: MitraClip costs can range from $30,000 to $100,000.
  • Germany: Costs can range from €20,000 to €80,000.

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