Repeated MitraClip procedure in patients with recurrent MR after a successful first procedure: Limitations and outcome.

Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the outcome and potential limitations of a repeated MitraClip procedure (ReClip).

Background: The MitraClip procedure has emerged as a treatment option in high surgical risk patients suffering from severe mitral regurgitation (MR). However, despite successful initial repair a significant number of patients develops severe recurrent MR.