MitraClip in Acute Mitral Regurgitation

European Registry of MitraClip in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Acute MR may develop in the setting of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) as a result of papillary muscle dysfunction or rupture, and these patients are grossly underrepresented in MitraClip registries. Our group has recently published the Spanish experience with MitraClip in acute MI, but only 5 patients could be collected. However, the results of our initial experience are highly encouraging since patients performed well in such life-threatening condition. In order to expand the information of the device in this condition, our aim is to start a multinational registry in Europe.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient ≥ 18 year-old
• Transmural myocardial infarction in the previous 4 weeks (managed under current guideline's recommendations).
• Symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation diagnosed by left ventriculography, transthoracic echo or trans-oesophageal echo. Symptoms may vary form heart failure to cardiogenic shock.
• Symptoms should be stabilized by medical management: iv diuretics, inotropic support, LV assistance devices
• Considered by heart team at high risk for conventional surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anatomy not suitable for MitraClip implantation
• Technical contraindication for access to left atrium
• Patient candidate for emergent heart transplant
• Uncontrolled infection