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Tricuspid valve leaflets actively remodel, leading to reduced coaptation and dysfunction. This study shows that leaflet thickening and stiffening impede normal valve function, suggesting targeted therapies could restore mechanics.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Tricuspid valve leaflets were historically viewed as passive structures.
  • Recent findings indicate active remodeling in sheep with tricuspid regurgitation.
  • This remodeling may impair leaflet coaptation and contribute to valvular dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of remodeling-induced changes on tricuspid valve mechanics.
  • To simulate the effects of leaflet thickening and stiffening on valve function.
  • To provide evidence for targeted therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a subject-specific finite element model of the human tricuspid valve.
  • Integrated ex vivo and in vitro data on pressures, dynamics, geometry, and material properties.
  • Simulated pulmonary hypertension conditions and modified leaflet properties (thickness, stiffness, transition-λ).

Main Results:

  • Leaflet stresses, systolic angles, and coaptation area are sensitive to changes in stiffness, thickness, and transition-λ.
  • Combined thickening, stiffening, and altered transition-λ decreased leaflet stresses by 26-28%.
  • These changes increased systolic angles by 43% and reduced coaptation area by 66%, impairing function.

Conclusions:

  • Remodeling-induced leaflet thickening and stiffening contribute to tricuspid valvular dysfunction.
  • Computational evidence suggests these changes impede normal valve mechanics.
  • Targeting these remodeling processes may restore valve function and improve coaptation.