Transcatheter mitral valve replacement

If your mitral valve regurgitation interferes with your daily life and you’re unable to have open heart surgery, a transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) could be an ideal option for you. Our specialists are experts in this procedure that’s minimally invasive, which means you can heal more quickly and get back to the activities you love.

What is a transcatheter mitral valve replacement?

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is used to treat valve and structural heart conditions, including aortic stenosis, without open heart surgery. This minimally invasive procedure can lower your risk of major complications. You’ll also recover faster and have a shorter hospital stay. This may make TMVR an ideal option for you instead of open heart surgery. 

How does TMVR work?

TMVR is a minimally invasive procedure and replaces the need to open your chest and make an incision in your heart. Instead, your surgeon makes a small incision in your upper leg. 

Using advanced imaging, we guide a catheter containing the small MitraClip device to your heart. We then use the MitraClip to clip together part of your leaky valve so that it closes more completely and less blood leaks. 

Why choose Advocate Heart Institute for TMVR? 

At Advocate Heart Institute, you can feel confident with our expert cardiology care. Together, our large, multidisciplinary team of specialists offer unmatched:   

• Experience: We have one of the top cardiac programs in the U.S. Performing more than 20,000 procedures every year, our cardiology teams have experience with all types of procedures and all types of conditions.  
• Quality: Our safety-first culture permeates everything we do. We participate in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry that benchmarks our outcomes against other programs. Our high ratings mean fewer complications and better results.   
• Teamwork: Working closely together, our cardiologists, surgeons, electrophysiologists and other specialists develop a customized treatment plan that’s just right for you.   
• Technology: We offer the latest programs and treatments that you may not find elsewhere in the area. Cardiology technology changes rapidly, and we continuously upgrade our equipment and learn the latest, most advanced techniques. And we participate in cutting-edge research and clinical trials to ensure access to the newest innovations.