Infective endocarditis after transcatheter edge‐to‐edge repair for severe mitral regurgitation; a case report and a systematic review

Abstract

AbstractTranscatheter edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER) is used extensively in patients with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation and high surgical risk. While prosthetic valve endocarditis is well documented, infective endocarditis (IE) after TEER is a rare occurrence. To date, no study has been conducted on this complication. We report the case of an 85‐year‐old man who developed IE 3 months after undergoing TEER, and we systematically review 26 previously published cases of this complication. Our review findings indicate that discussion within the heart team is essential for the decision‐making process and treatment strategy determination.