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A minimally invasive mitral valve replacement option for high surgical risk patients with symptomatic valve deterioration after tissue mitral valve replacement. The procedure may use access through the groin blood vessels or the chest and avoids opening the chest wall, stopping the heart, and using bypass. The structural heart team evaluates cardiac CT and echocardiography results to determine suitability, remains in contact with the patient, family, and referring physician during the workup and hospital stay, and closely monitors patients for one to two days after the procedure. A comprehensive echocardiogram is performed within 24 hours to assess the new mitral valve and check for complications.