Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement

Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement Guest: Mayra Guerrero, M.D. (@MayraGuerreroMD) Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (@drpaulfriedman) Transcatheter mitral valve replacement is a minimally invasive procedure that allows specialists to replace the mitral valve without the need for standard open-heart surgery. Joining us today to discuss transcatheter mitral valve replacement is Mayra Guerrero, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Explanation of transcatheter mitral valve replacement Transfemoral and transapical approaches Transcatheter versus standard mitral surgery Valve type, reliability and durability Transcatheter mitral valve replacement in clinical trials Candidates for transcatheter mitral valve replacement Patient evaluation process Valve replacement versus valve repair Mitral clip considerations Complications and post-procedure management Care of the transseptal puncture Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.