Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume 102, Issue 5 pp. 962-963
COMMENTARY

Balloon-assisted leaflet modification: Gaining momentum with innovative approaches

James M. McCabe MD, FACC, FSCAI, 

James M. McCabe MD, FACC, FSCAI

Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA

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Tarek Helmy MD, FACC, MSCAI, 

Corresponding Author

Tarek Helmy MD, FACC, MSCAI

Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Ochsner LSU Health Science Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Correspondence Tarek Helmy, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Ochsner LSU Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA, USA.

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First published: 27 October 2023
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.30885
Citations: 1

Expert Article Analysis for: A novel method of prosthetic leaflet modification to enable transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement

Key Points

  • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is expanding.

  • The risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) remains a challenge.

  • Balloon-assisted leaflet modification is a reasonable approach to mitigate LVOTO, especially with innovative approaches.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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