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A less invasive mitral valve repair procedure for eligible patients with severe degenerative or functional mitral regurgitation, including patients at high risk for conventional heart surgery. The MitraClip is implanted through a small incision in the groin to help the mitral valve leaflets close more effectively. Advanced imaging techniques, including three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, are used to select candidates and monitor progress. The procedure typically takes one to three hours, though it may take longer depending on case complexity.