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A procedure for high surgical risk patients with symptomatic valve deterioration after tissue mitral valve replacement. It may be performed through blood vessels in the groin or through the chest and avoids opening the chest wall, stopping the heart, and placing the patient on 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 monitors patients closely for one to two days after the procedure. A comprehensive echocardiogram is performed within 24 hours to assess the new mitral valve and rule out complications.