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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a patient presented with grade 4+ functional mitral regurgitation (mr) and a prolapsed posterior leaflet for a mitraclip procedure.During the procedure, a mitraclip was successfully placed on the leaflets.The mean pressure gradient (mpg) increased to 5mmhg.A second mitraclip was then advanced within the patient and placed on the leaflets.The mean pressure gradient increased to 9 mmhg.While removing the clip from the leaflet, it became caught on the anterior leaflet.Troubleshooting was performed unsuccessfully.The clip was able to regrasp the posterior leaflet and was successfully implanted.The procedure was discontinued, the final mr was grade 1 and the mpg was 8mmhg.There were no clinically significant delays reported.
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