Who is a good candidate for the MitraClip procedure?

Ideal candidates are patients with moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation who are at high or prohibitive risk for conventional open-heart valve surgery due to age, frailty, or comorbidities such as advanced heart failure or lung disease. Contraindications include unsuitable valve anatomy, active infection, or blood clotting disorders that cannot be managed. A thorough pre-procedure evaluation by a cardiologist is essential to confirm eligibility.