CINCINNATI (August 8, 2025) – The cardiology team at The Christ Hospital Health Network has successfully performed the first transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedure using the next-generation Abbott MitraClip™ G5 system in Cincinnati. This device is used to repair a leaky mitral valve (known as mitral regurgitation or MR).
MitraClip G5 is delivered to the heart via a catheter inserted through the femoral vein in the leg and works by clipping together a portion of the leaflets of the mitral valve to reduce the backflow of blood. Abbott’s MitraClip G5 device provides a much-needed treatment option for certain people suffering from this condition.
“Once again, our talented structural heart team at The Christ Hospital Health Network continues to lead the way in the latest innovative treatments for heart patients in Cincinnati,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. “We have again been first to introduce a potentially life-saving therapy to Cincinnati. I am extremely proud of our talented team of doctors, nurses and technicians who do everything it takes to improve the lives of our patients.”
Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition in which the valve between the two left heart chambers (left ventricle and left atrium) don’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium of the heart. If left untreated, MR can lead to life-altering symptoms and severe complications and may ultimately lead to heart failure and death. Traditionally, people who were not eligible for the standard-of-care surgery to treat their MR could only manage their symptoms with medications that don't stop the progression of the disease.
“This is a tremendous achievement for the entire team at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute,” said Puvi Seshiah, MD, who led the team that performed the procedure. “MitraClip G5 offers physicians easy handling, precise positioning and intuitive deployment that enables both higher control and efficiency. This makes the procedure quicker, safer and more effective. The Christ Hospital continues to innovate and work with the latest technologies to give heart patients the best outcomes. We look forward to providing this procedure to other patients that need it in the Greater Cincinnati region.”
Abbott recently announced that the MitraClip G5 TEER system received FDA approval.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.