Interventional Echo Flashcards
1
Q
What are the inclusion criteria (coaptation characteristics) for Mitraclip for functional MR?
A
coaptation length >/= 2mm
coaptation depth >/= 11mm
2
Q
What are the inclusion criteria (flail characteristics) for Mitraclip for flail MR?
A
flail gap < 10mm
flail width < 15mm
3
Q
Prior to the release of the Mitraclip, what must the echocardiographer demonstrate to ensure ideal positioning?
A
- adequate capture of anterior and posterior leaflet
- absence of high transmitral gradient (<6mmHg)
- adequate mitral valve area (>2cm^2)
- reduction in severity of MR
4
Q
Can LAA occlusion be performed in valvular afib?
A
No, there are no studies that have looked at this so it is contraindicated.
5
Q
Successful alcohol septal ablation is considered reduction in LVOT gradient of how much?
A
50%
6
Q
what were the exclusion criteria for the Mitraclip trials?
A
flail width > 15mm flail gap > 10mm coaptation depth > 11mm coaptation length < 2mm LVIDs > 55mm MVA < 4.0
