- Patients with 4+ degree mitral valve insufficiency and significant symptoms such as shortness of breath and chronic fatigue.
- Patients at high risk for open heart surgery (advanced age, kidney failure, lung diseases).
- Patients with NYHA class III-IV symptoms persisting despite 6 months of optimal treatment, with EF between 20%-60%.
- Patients with suitable mitral valve anatomy (minimal calcification, appropriate leaflet thickness).
- Patients who need to avoid blood thinners and women of childbearing age.
