MitraClip Procedure Explained | Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair | Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar

In this video, Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar, expert interventional cardiologist, explains the MitraClip procedure a minimally invasive treatment for mitral regurgitation (leaky heart valve). Unlike open‑heart surgery, the MitraClip device is delivered through a catheter from the groin into the heart to clip the mitral valve leaflets together, reducing backward blood flow. This approach is especially recommended for high‑risk patients who cannot undergo traditional surgery. Learn how the procedure works step‑by‑step, what symptoms it treats, and what patients can expect in recovery. This video also answers commonly searched questions about safety, benefits, and eligibility. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction: What is MitraClip? 0:30 — Why MitraClip is needed for mitral regurgitation 1:10 — How the procedure works (catheter + clip placement) 2:00 — Pre‑op and intra‑op guidance (echo + imaging) 2:40 — Recovery & post‑procedure care 3:10 — FAQs: Safety, benefits, who qualifies Main Topics Covered: Minimally invasive heart procedure Mitral valve clip therapy High‑risk patient heart valve repair Catheter‑based mitral regurgitation solution Interventional cardiology explained #MitraClip #MitralValveRepair #HeartHealth #Cardiology #MinimallyInvasive #MitralRegurgitation Helpful for Patients & Families Searching: What is MitraClip? MitraClip vs open‑heart surgery How long and safe is MitraClip? Recovery after MitraClip MitraClip procedure explained step by step (MitraClip procedure, Mitral valve repair, Minimally invasive heart surgery, Mitral regurgitation treatment, Catheter mitral valve clip, Interventional cardiology, TMVr MitraClip, Heart valve clip therapy, High risk heart patients, MitraClip explained, Mitral regurgitation symptoms, Heart surgery alternatives, Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar, HVS Hospital, Interventional Cardiologist, Heart Valve Expert)