Early exploration of different approaches in transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair for mitral regurgitation_Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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ZHANG Shaopeng , MA Xiaozhong , TANG Yipeng , BAI Yunpeng , CHEN Qingliang ,  JIANG Nan ,  ZHAO Feng

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, 300051, P. R. China;

Corresponding author：

JIANG Nan, Email: jiangnantj@126.com; ZHAO Feng, Email: zhaofeng7815@163.com

Keywords：

Mitral regurgitation; edge-to-edge; approach; trans-apical

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10.7507/1007-4848.202507076

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Objective To compare the differences of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) between trans-apical and trans-femoral groups in the treatment of mitral regurgitation. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on the patients who underwent TEER surgery at Tianjin Chest Hospital from February 2023 to October 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical approach: trans-apical approach group and trans-femoral approach group. Baseline conditions, perioperative and postoperative 6-month survival status, and echocardiographic follow-up indicators were collected and compared between the groups. The primary endpoint indicators were all-cause mortality and device success rate. Secondary endpoint indicators included catheterization duration, heart failure readmission rate, and incidence of moderate or greater mitral regurgitation. Results A total of 33 patients were included, with 16 in the trans-femoral approach group and 17 in the trans-apical approach group. The average age was (69.85±7.86） years, and 17 patients (51.5%) were male. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in demographic characteristics, STS scores, comorbidities (except for diabetes), and laboratory tests. The proportion of patients with preoperative heart function≥grade Ⅲ was higher in the trans-apical approach group (88.2% vs. 43.8%, P=0.007), and the left ventricular end-diastolic diameter was smaller [(58.41±7.13）mm vs. (65.81±11.58) mm, P=0.033]. The catheterization operation time was shorter in the trans-apical approach group [40.00 (30.00, 61.00) min vs. 74.00 (56.25, 108.25) min, P=0.002]. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in all-cause mortality, device success rate, and heart failure readmission rate. Conclusion TEER surgeries via different approaches might have the same safety and efficacy. The trans-apical TEER surgery is simpler to operate, has a shorter learning curve, and is easier for beginners to master.

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16.	Alabdaljabar MS, Almiro A, Khan J, et al. The clinical impact of mitral gradient post transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 2025, 105(2): 413-425.
17.	Cabrucci F, Baudo M, Magouliotis DE, et al. Mitral valve surgery after failed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a meta-analysis. Can J Cardiol, 2025, 41(5): 813-828.
18.	林心平, 胡王兴, 朱齐丰, 等. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复术在交界脱垂解剖患者中应用策略的单中心经验. 中华心血管病杂志, 2025, 53(4): 356-362.Lin XP, Hu WX, Zhu QF, et al. Single-center experience on the application strategy of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair in patients with commissural prolapse anatomy. Chin J Cardiol, 2025, 53(4): 356-362.
19.	潘文志, 龙愉良, 周达新, 葛均波. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复: 当前认识与策略原则. 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志, 2024, 31(2): 181-184.Pan WZ, Long YL, Zhou DX, Ge JB. Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair: current understanding and strategic principles. Chin J Clin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024, 31(2): 181-184.

1. 李怡坚, 赵振刚, 冯沅, 等. 结构性心脏病介入治疗的主要发展历程及进展. 中华心血管病杂志, 2023, 51(10): 1022-1027.Li YJ, Zhao ZG, Feng Y, et al. The main development process and progress of interventional therapy for broussonetia papyrifera-related heart disease. Chin J Cardiol, 2023, 51(10): 1022-1027.
2. Varshney AS, Shah M, Vemulapalli S, et al. Heart failure medical therapy prior to mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: the STS/ACC Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry. Eur Heart J, 2023, 44(44): 4650-4661.
3. 谢春梅, 朱达, 王首正, 等. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复术的发展历史、应用现状和未来展望. 中华心血管病杂志, 2023, 51(8): 873-878.Xie CM, Zhu D, Wang SZ, et al. Development history, current application status, and future prospects of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair. Chin J Cardiol, 2023, 51(8): 873-878.
4. 朱齐丰, 王建安. 经导管心脏瓣膜病介入治疗领域的中国脚步. 中华心血管病杂志, 2023, 51(8): 806-808.Zhu QF, Wang JA. China's footsteps in the field of transcatheter valvular heart disease interventional therapy. Chin J Cardiol, 2023, 51(8): 806-808.
5. 中华医学会心血管病学分会. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复术的中国专家共识. 中华心血管病杂志, 2022, 50(9): 853-863.Chinese Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Association. Chinese expert consensus on transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair. Chin J Cardiol, 2022, 50(9): 853-863.
6. Pan W, Long Y, Guo Y, et al. Transapical edge-to-edge repair system in high-risk patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation: a multicenter trial (CLAMP-2). JACC Cardiovasc Interv, 2023, 16(18): 2340-2342.
7. 潘翠珍, 潘文志, 周达新, 等. 二尖瓣经导管缘对缘修复的超声心动图操作规范中国专家共识. 中国介入心脏病学杂志, 2022, 30(10): 721-733.Pan CZ, Pan WZ, Zhou DX, et al. Chinese expert consensus on the standardized ultrasonic cardiogram procedures for transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair. Chin J Interv Cardiol, 2022, 30(10): 721-733.
8. Ge Z, Pan C, Li W, et al. Real-time monitoring and step-by-step guidance for transapical mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using transesophageal echocardiography. J Interv Cardiol, 2021, 2021: 6659261.
9. Stone GW, Adams DH, Abraham WT, et al. Clinical trial design principles and endpoint definitions for transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement: part 2: endpoint definitions: a consensus document from the Mitral Valve Academic Research Consortium. Eur Heart J, 2015, 36(29): 1878-1891.
10. Stolz L, Stocker TJ, Lurz P, et al. Growing evidence for edge-to-edge repair in secondary mitral regurgitation: what to learn from COAPT, MITRA-FR, and RESHAPE-HF2. JACC Cardiovasc Interv, 2025, 18(7): 927-932.
11. Chikwe J, Chen Q, Bowdish ME, et al. Surgery and transcatheter intervention for degenerative mitral regurgitation in the United States. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025, 169(1): 80-88. e19.
12. Rosch S, Kösser L, Besler C, et al. Short-term effects of different transcatheter edge-to-edge devices on mitral valve geometry. J Am Heart Assoc, 2023, 12(17): e030333.
13. Chen J, Yang Y, Wei L. One-stage transcatheter aortic valve replacement and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for aortic and mitral regurgitation. Eur Heart J, 2023, 44(15): 1377.
14. Li W, Long Y, Pan W, et al. Transcatheter edge to edge repair using the ease-of-use valve clamp system for functional mitral regurgitation: a primary report. Surg Today, 2023, 53(1): 90-97.
15. Long Y, Pan W, Pan C, et al. Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair with a novel system. Int Heart J, 2022, 63(1): 23-29.
16. Alabdaljabar MS, Almiro A, Khan J, et al. The clinical impact of mitral gradient post transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 2025, 105(2): 413-425.
17. Cabrucci F, Baudo M, Magouliotis DE, et al. Mitral valve surgery after failed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a meta-analysis. Can J Cardiol, 2025, 41(5): 813-828.
18. 林心平, 胡王兴, 朱齐丰, 等. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复术在交界脱垂解剖患者中应用策略的单中心经验. 中华心血管病杂志, 2025, 53(4): 356-362.Lin XP, Hu WX, Zhu QF, et al. Single-center experience on the application strategy of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair in patients with commissural prolapse anatomy. Chin J Cardiol, 2025, 53(4): 356-362.
19. 潘文志, 龙愉良, 周达新, 葛均波. 经导管二尖瓣缘对缘修复: 当前认识与策略原则. 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志, 2024, 31(2): 181-184.Pan WZ, Long YL, Zhou DX, Ge JB. Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair: current understanding and strategic principles. Chin J Clin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024, 31(2): 181-184.

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