Presentation
Mitral valve regurgitation with episodic attacks of acute SOB.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
MitraClip Cardiac Device
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2 metallic clips (MitraClips) in the expected position of the mitral valve in a patient with cardiomegaly and defibrillating pacemaker. Increase opacification of the lungs in particular the right ; suggest acute pulmonary edema.
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Improvement of the pulmonary edema; however; there is more bilateral pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
MitraClip is a percutaneous system for treatment of patients with debilitating mitral regurgitation.
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