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Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG309

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation.

Description

Mitral regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to leak backwards. This can lead to shortness of breath and the heart may be unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. During percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair, a catheter is inserted through the skin via a large vein in the groin or neck and passed through to the heart. The two leaflets of the mitral valve are partially clipped or sewn together to reduce the amount of blood leaking backwards.

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Details

Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic area:
Cardiovascular
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Cardio-thoracic surgery
Specialist advice has been sought from:
  • Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
  • British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
  • Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Date notified to NICE:
29 September 2008
Guidance issue date:
26 August 2009

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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