What does the MitraClip procedure involve?

The MitraClip is a minimally invasive, catheter-based treatment for mitral regurgitation. During the procedure, a small clip is guided through a vein in the leg to the heart, where it is attached to the mitral valve leaflets to improve valve closure. This is performed under general anesthesia with real-time imaging guidance, avoiding open-heart surgery and typically requiring only a small incision.