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Evaluation of Valtech's transcatheter mitral valve repair device.
Journal article

Evaluation of Valtech's transcatheter mitral valve repair device.

  • Kuwata S a UniversitatsSpital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • Taramasso M a UniversitatsSpital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • Guidotti A a UniversitatsSpital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • Nietlispach F b University Heart Center Zurich , Zurich University Hospital , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • Maisano F a UniversitatsSpital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • 2017-03-10
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  • Expert review of medical devices. - 2017
Cardioband
functional mitral regurgitation
mitral repair
transcatheter
Humans
Mitral Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
English Functional mitral regurgitation is a debilitating condition, related to worsening of functional capacity and heart failure symptomatology. Cardioband (Valtech Cardio, Or Yehuda, Israel) is a novel technology designed for transcatheter repair of the mitral valve in the treatment of functional MR. Areas covered: A brief summary to direct the reader to important further reading, relevant websites; www.valtechcardio.com . An article about this device, relevant websites; www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed using search word 'Cardioband'. Expert commentary: This device has been designed to be completely implantable percutaneously in a closed beating heart fashion. The adjustability features under the beating heart and guided by echocardiography allow to provide a tailored therapy to each particular mitral valve and regurgitation condition.
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  • English
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