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†These authors contributed equally.
Background: Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) of the mitral valve has
emerged as an alternative treatment for mitral regurgitation (MR). However, the
high radiation exposure during the process has been associated with multiple
adverse effects for medical staff. In this study, we assessed the feasibility and
safety of TEER performed solely under the echocardiographic (echo) guidance.
Methods: Between April 2021 to August 2021, we retrospectively collected
characteristics of 23 patients with MR who underwent TEER under echocardiographic
guidance exclusively. Follow-up evaluations were performed at 1- , 3-months and
1-year post procedure. Results: All 23 patients (mean age, 66.1