Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, said it has successfully performed a complex and advanced cardiac procedure combining Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (MitraClip) with Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) in a single sitting.
This approach offers a safer and more efficient treatment option for high-risk patients with severe mitral valve regurgitation and atrial fibrillation, the hospital said.
The procedure was performed on a 79-year-old patient diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation due to a flail anterior mitral leaflet, along with atrial fibrillation and a prior history of transient stroke, placing them at high risk for heart failure and stroke.
Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition in which the valve does not close properly, causing blood to leak backward within the heart. While open-heart surgery remains the standard treatment, many elderly patients or those with multiple medical conditions are considered high risk for surgery. For such patients, minimally invasive transcatheter options like MitraClip provide an effective alternative.
MitraClip is a minimally invasive procedure in which a small clip is placed on the mitral valve through a catheter to help it close more effectively and reduce leakage—without the need for open-heart surgery.
Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) is a procedure in which this pouch is sealed using a specialized occluder device, thereby preventing clot formation and reducing stroke risk—often eliminating the need for long-term blood thinners.
This combined approach helps reduce procedural risk, shortens hospital stay, and minimizes overall treatment burden for the patient.
Following the procedure, the patient was monitored for 24 hours and discharged within 48 hours in stable condition
