When mitral valve intervention goes wrong

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions

Facilitators: B. Stanislaw, L. Conradi

Summary

This session examines various complications that can arise during mitral valve interventions, such as iatrogenic aortic root perforation, unexpected leakage, and other challenging scenarios. The presenters share their experiences in managing these complications and the strategies they employed to address them. The session emphasizes the importance of careful planning, anticipating potential issues, and having a well-coordinated team to handle unexpected situations during mitral valve procedures.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Iatrogenic aortic root perforation during percutaneous transmitral commissurotomy
  • Very rare complication of balloon mitral valvotomy and its management
  • Leakage from unexpected place
  • Challenges when treating mitral valve regurgitation
  • Lightning in the cathlab
  • Never celebrate too early
  • Trouble does not come alone