From tricuspid to double orifice Morphology: Percutaneous tricuspid regurgitation repair with the MitraClip device in congenitally corrected-transposition of great arteries

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Sep 1;90(3):432-436. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26834. Epub 2016 Nov 10.

Abstract

Edge to edge transcatheter mitral valve repair with MitraClip (Abbott Vascular, Menlo Park, CA) is increasing for high-risk surgical patients with significant mitral regurgitation. Patients with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA) presenting with tricuspid valve regurgitation of a systemic right ventricle may represent particularly challenging candidates for MitraClip given their anatomy. We report the case of a 67-year-old gentleman with CCTGA and severe tricuspid regurgitation who was referred for MitraClip implantation after heart team consensus. Successful implantation of one clip was performed, achieving a significant reduction of the regurgitation. Similarly, favorable findings were confirmed at 6 months, 1 and 2 years follow-up and the patient had no recurrent heart failure admissions after 2-year follow-up. We describe the technical considerations and the importance of 3D-transoesophageal echocardiography for performing the MitraClip of a trileaflet systemic atrioventricular valve. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Keywords: L-transposition of the great arteries; Mitraclip; congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries; tricuspid regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recovery of Function
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / complications*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / diagnosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / physiopathology*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Ventricular Function, Right