Early Fix of Leaky Mitral Valve After Heart Attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests an early, minimally invasive procedure to fix a leaky mitral valve using a catheter (a thin tube) after a heart attack. The goal is to see if fixing the valve early can help patients recover better and avoid more serious heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate to severe or severe mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve) that started after a heart attack.
- You are older than 18 years.
- You do NOT have mitral regurgitation caused by a ruptured papillary muscle (a different type of leak).
- Your heart’s pumping strength (ejection fraction) is higher than 25%.
- You are not scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
- You are not currently in cardiogenic shock (very low blood pressure from severe heart failure).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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