title: Chordal Rupture Following MitraClip Implantation Resulting in Massive Mitral Regurgitation.
abstract: MitraClip (Abbott Vascular) therapy has been reported to be a safe and effective treatment for mitral regurgitation, even when the commissures are targeted. However, complications during the procedure may occur. We present a 44-year-old patient who underwent MitraClip implantation complicated by chordal rupture, resulting in emergent mitral valve replacement.
authors.forename: Tomás
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Benito-González
authors.affiliation: Interventional Cardiology, Complejo, Asistencial Universitario de León, Altos de Nava SN, 24008 León, Spain. roiestevez@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Estévez-Loureiro
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gualis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000293:injuries*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture