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Transcatheter Tricuspid Interventions: Past, Present, and Future
Colin M Barker1, Kashish Goel1
1Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, US.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovascular Journal
|May 22, 2023
Summary
Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) significantly worsens patient prognosis. Transcatheter interventions offer a promising, yet developing, solution for this often-neglected condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) stems from primary valve issues or secondary to right heart pressure/volume overload.
- Severe TR independently predicts a worse prognosis, yet surgical options are limited and outcomes/durability are poorly defined.
- Current transcatheter interventions for TR are slowly developing due to challenges in symptom definition and complex tricuspid valve anatomy.
Conclusions:
- Transcatheter tricuspid interventions are poised for wider adoption.
- These novel therapies hold significant potential to improve outcomes for millions of TR patients.
- Addressing the challenges in TR diagnosis and treatment is crucial for advancing patient care.
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