MitraClip worry

[Antique50]

I have only been offered MitraClip surgery for my mitra valve regurgitation. Having read everything I can I find it's only offered to people who are too old or unwell to have repair. Has anyone had this type of repair?

[CallumHVV Partner]

Hi Antique, as this is a new platform we don't have any members who have experience of that specific treatment type. Heart Valve Voice published Jim's story of his Mitraclip treatment, you can read that here heartvalvevoice.com/news/ne...

Decisions on what type of treatment is best for you should be a shared decision between you and your heart team. You can find information and advice on shared decision making here. heartvalvevoice.com/heart-v...

If you have any other questions please feel free to email [e-mail] and a member of the team can help you.

[Antique50 in reply to CallumHVV]

Many thanks CHVV2022 for your reply. I have read Jim Gibsons's story (Harefield hospital is reasonably near to me). He did seem to be feeling a lot better after the MitraClip but the one thing I can't find is how long this lasts. Various reports from USA and Holland don't give a good outcome which is why this procedure is not widely used. Please let me know if anyone replies to this. Kind regards Sandra