Tear of Posterior Mitral Valve Leaflet During MitraClip, Successful Bailout Using Vascular Plugs

This case report describes a novel bailout technique (TAIBA Soccer - Field Equipment - Goals technique) used in a MitraClip procedure that was complicated by a tear of the posterior mitral valve leaflet and caused torrential mitral regurgitation (MR).This is the first case report in which Amplatzer vascular plugs were used to treat severe MR after a tear in the posterior leaflet occurred Drying Activator Vent Baffle during a MitraClip procedure.(Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

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