Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair (TMVR)
Open-heart surgery for valve replacement is increasingly rare. In 2026, Transcatheter Repair devices allow surgeons to fix "leaky" valves (regurgitation) through a small puncture in the groin.
Using devices like the latest generation of "clips" or "rings," doctors can grasp the leaflets of the mitral valve and pull them together to stop the backflow of blood. This procedure is performed while the heart is still beating, significantly reducing recovery time for elderly or high-risk patients.
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