Three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography for the assessment of clip attachment to the leaflets in percutaneous edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve

Daniel Braun1,2,3*, MD; Martin Orban1,2,3, MD; Fabian Michalk1,3, MD; Petra Barthel1,3, MD; Katharina Hoppe1,3, MD; Carolin Sonne1,3, MD; Hasema Lesevic1,3, MD; Jürgen Pache1,3, MD; Julinda Mehilli1,2,3, MD; Adnan Kastrati1,3, MD; Jörg Hausleiter1,2,3, MD; Steffen Massberg1,2,3, MD

1. Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen im Erwachsenenalter, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, TU München, Munich, Germany; 2. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern, Munich, Germa

Aims: Single leaflet clip attachment (SLA) is a prevalent complication in percutaneous edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve, leading

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