Predicting the Number of Edge-to-Edge Repair Devices Needed to Adequately Treat Mitral Regurgitation Using Transesophageal Echocardiography

摘要

Objectives: Increased utilization and highly variable costs seen with percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair have made cost cutting strategies of significant interest. Mitral regurgitation etiology, the number of devices used, and experience all play a role in variability. Currently a paucity of data exists in predicting the number of devices. Any associations found between echocardiography parameters and the number of devices used could help with pre-procedure planning and device placement strategies, ultimately reducing variability and costs.