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Figure 6. Alignment of the clip arms to the coaptation line. A: 3D MV en-face view guiding clip arms orientation with respect to the coaptation line; B: biplane imaging: clip arms should be visible only in LAX view; C: RAO CRA fluoroscopic view: after adequate rotation according to the echo guidance, clip arms are not visible anymore (right panel). LAX: long axis view; RAO CRA: right anterior oblique cranial projection; MV: mitral valve