17 Nov 2025
Mitral TEER: the role of nurses and allied professionals in echocardiographic assessment and procedural support
Anchorperson:
K. Wilson
Spokesperson:
L. Connolly
Summary
This session highlights the pivotal role of nurses and allied healthcare professionals in mitral TEER procedures, emphasizing echocardiographic assessment and procedural support. It covers the identification of key echocardiographic features, outlines the step-by-step mitral TEER process with imaging checkpoints, and discusses strategies for optimizing medical therapy to stabilize symptoms and enhance outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- To learn how to identify the essential echocardiographic features when assessing the mechanism and severity of mitral regurgitation and suitability for TEER
- To understand the mitral TEER procedure step-by-step, including imaging checkpoints and common challenges from the perspective of nurses and allied professionals
- To discuss strategies for optimising medical therapy prior to mitral TEER to stabilise symptoms, manage comorbidities, and improve procedural outcomes
