An (b)(6) y/o male with a history of multiple co-morbidities presented to (b)(6) for percutaneous mitral valve repair with mitraclip placement.The first mitraclip and delivery system was prepped with pressurized heparinized normal saline and was successfully deployed.The second mitraclip was prepped using the remaining fluids and add'l fluids were hung.During the deployment of the second clip the pt was noted to have a decrease in his oxygen saturation.Anesthesia noted the pt was progressively hypotensive and bradycardic with significant air noted in the lv.The pt went into cardiac arrest and cpr was initiated.Despite resuscitative measures the pt expired.
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