Procedure related complications
| Group 1 (n = 84) | Group 2 (n = 384) | p Value (group 1 v 2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *These patients were excluded from the follow up study. | |||
| MR, mitral regurgitation; MVR, mitral valve replacement; NS, non-significant difference; TE, thomboembolic. | |||
| Procedure related death | 0 | 0 | NS |
| Cardiac tamponade | 1 (1.2%) | 4 (1.04%) | NS |
| Severe post-procedure (MR ⩾3) | 0 | 10* | NS |
| In-hospital MVR | 0 | 5* | NS |
| Cerebral TE events | 0 | 3 (0.8%) | NS |
| Stroke | 0 | 2 (0.5%) | NS |
| Iatrogenic atrial septal defect | 17 (20.2%) | 103 (26.8%) | NS |