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Functional terminology for the tricuspid valve.

Thomas M Joudinaud1, Erwan M Flecher, Carlos M G Duran

  • 1The International Heart Institute of Montana Foundation at Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59802, USA.

The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|June 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A new terminology system for the tricuspid valve has been developed, mirroring mitral valve nomenclature. This system precisely describes tricuspid valve anatomy for improved echocardiographic and surgical reporting.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Anatomy
  • Echocardiography
  • Surgical Terminology

Background:

  • Echocardiographic advancements highlight the tricuspid valve, previously overlooked.
  • A precise terminology is needed for tricuspid valve structures in health and disease.
  • Existing mitral valve nomenclature lacks a tricuspid valve counterpart.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized terminology for the tricuspid valve.
  • To create a system analogous to the established mitral valve nomenclature.
  • To facilitate accurate description of tricuspid valve anatomy.

Main Methods:

  • Study of 50 porcine hearts to identify common parameters between tricuspid and mitral valves.
  • Defined leaflets by height and chordal insertions.

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  • Grouped papillary muscles by chordal distribution to commissures and leaflets.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified three main leaflets: septal (S), anterior (A), and posterior (P), plus commissural leaflets (C).
    • Classified papillary muscles into three groups: anteroseptal (1), posteroseptal (2), and anteroposterior (3).
    • Developed a numbering and lettering system (e.g., S1, A2) for leaflet halves and commissures based on papillary muscle groups.

    Conclusions:

    • A novel system for reporting tricuspid valve findings via echocardiography and surgery is established.
    • This terminology parallels existing mitral valve nomenclature.
    • Unified terminology enhances precise recording of echocardiographic and surgical data for the tricuspid valve.