Table 3

Procedure-related data

APS, n (%)46 (92)
Number of clips implanted, n (%)
 118 (36)
 228 (56)
 34 (8)
CCU/ICU stay (days)*1 (0–23)
Mechanical ventilation >48 h, n (%)0 (0)
IABP, n (%)2 (4)
Complications from trans-septal puncture, n (%)2 (4)
PM/CRT/ICD lead displacement, n (%)0 (0)
Clip-related chordal rupture, n (%)1 (2)
In hospital infection, n (%)0 (0)
In-hospital congestive heart failure, n (%)5 (10)
In-hospital arrhythmia, n (%)1 (2)
Early mitral valve surgery, n (%)2 (4)
In-hospital death, n (%)1 (2)
Hospital stay (days)*5 (1–60)
  • * Data are given as median (range) or absolute numbers and percentages.

  • APS, acute procedural success (defined as successful MitraClip placement with MR reduction to grade 2 or less); CCU, coronary care unit; CRT, cardiac resynchronisation therapy; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; ICU, intensive care unit; PM, pacemaker.