Objective:

To report the first case if MitraClip implantation performed in the Atlantic coast.

Material and methods: 69 year-old female patient diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy with a 10-year course suffering from gradual functional deterioration. She developed relapsing pulmonary edema.

Results:

Device implantation is performed. By means of a transseptal catheterization MitraClip is inserted with positioning system operations below the mitral valve guided by 3 D TEE and captures both vale leaflets on the place where most A2/P2 regurgitation is located, thus holding the leaflets. Mild insufficiency is still observed, so a second MitraClip is implanted succesfully. Doppler measurements reveal minimal residual insufficiency. Angiography and TEE confirm correct implantation. Procedure is considered a success, being able to conduct device implantation in a fast, proper and uncomplicated way.

Conclusions:

The first case of MitraClip implant for management of severe MI in Barranquilla is presented, this being the second Colombian city after Cali where this type of device is implanted for the repair of severe mitral insufficiency

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