title: An alternative treatment approach to mitral regurgitation.
abstract: This article aims to increase knowledge and understanding of mitral valve regurgitation to assist nurses in providing effective patient care and support the treatment options available. It focuses on the MitraClip, a procedure to repair the mitral valve using a percutaneous approach.
authors.affiliation: Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. sallymadden@uhsm.nhs
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Madden
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology