MitraClip is a breakthrough treatment option for patients suffering from mitral regurgitation (MR).
The cardiovascular experts at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute were the first in Pennsylvania to perform a catheter-based valve repair with the MitraClip following the device’s approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
MR is a progressive disease in which a leaky mitral valve causes a backward flow of blood in your heart. The condition can raise your risk of irregular heartbeats, stroke, and heart failure. MR is a common condition that affects more than 4 million Americans -- and nearly one in 10 people age 75 and above.
Open-heart mitral valve surgery is the standard treatment, but many patients are unable to have open-heart mitral valve surgery because they are at high risk of complications from an invasive procedure. MR medications only help to manage symptoms and do not stop the progression of the disease.
The MitraClip system is a catheter-based, minimally invasive treatment option that can treat MR in patients who cannot have traditional open surgery. The MitraClip device is delivered to your heart by a catheter inserted into a blood vessel in your groin.
After the device is implanted, it allows your heart to pump blood more efficiently, relieving MR symptoms and improving your quality of life. When compared to traditional open surgery, MitraClip offers several benefits, including:
During the MitraClip placement procedure, a catheter-like tube will be threaded through your femoral vein in your leg and into your heart. After the device is in place, the leaflets of your mitral valve will be clipped together, helping to prevent a backflow of blood.
When your procedure is completed, you will be moved to recovery for observation and monitoring. You will stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after your procedure.
Your doctor will provide more information about your recovery after MitraClip therapy and will let you know when you can resume your normal activities. Most patients who have MitraClip therapy notice an improvement in symptoms shortly after their procedure. However, you should follow your doctor's instructions and go to all of your follow-up appointments.
Call the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at 1-855-275-6478.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Located at Brady Building
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Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: 717-231-8555
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (formerly Cardiac Consultants)
1697 Crown Avenue
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Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-299-5000
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
12 Saint Paul Drive
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Chambersburg, PA 17201
Adult Cardiology: 717-217-6881
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Fax: 717-217-6889
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Located at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Drive
Suite 4120
York, PA 17408
Heart and Vascular: 717-849-5576
Fax: 717-718-9972
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