Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Cox-Maze IV Procedure Concomitant with Valvular Surgery In Situs Inversus Dextrocardia: A Single-Center Experience in China
Published on: February 11, 2022
Tricuspid Regurgitation Following Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation: A Case Report
Pablo Pineda-Sanabria1, Catalina Arbelaez-Hoyos1, Antonio Villamizar-Romero1
1Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
Introduction:
Tricuspid valve prolapse (TVP) is characterized by the tricuspid valve leaflets' displacement beyond the annular plane during midsystole. Although less common than mitral valve prolapse, TVP often coexists with it, sharing similar pathophysiological mechanisms. This case highlights new-onset tricuspid regurgitation (TR) following cavotricuspid isthmus ablation for atrial flutter, stressing the need for vigilant monitoring after such procedures.
Case:
A 68-year-old male with atrial flutter, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes underwent cavotricuspid isthmus ablation in August 2023 after failed rate control. By September 2023, he developed a grade 4/6 systolic murmur. Imaging confirmed TVP with mild to moderate TR, though he remained asymptomatic. Conservative management was adopted. Follow-up in October 2024 showed mild TR without prolapse, indicating improvement.
Conclusion:
This case underscores the importance of recognizing valvular complications after atrial flutter ablation and conducting thorough post-procedural imaging to enable timely intervention and improved outcomes.
More Related Videos
06:57Ablation of Ischemic Ventricular Tachycardia Using a Multipolar Catheter and 3-dimensional Mapping System for High-density Electro-anatomical Reconstruction
Published on: January 31, 2019
08:43Chronic Ovine Model of Right Ventricular Failure and Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation
Published on: March 17, 2023
Related Concept Videos
Mitral Regurgitation I: Introduction
Aortic Regurgitation II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests
Aortic Regurgitation I: Introduction
Mitral Regurgitation III: Medical Management
Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction
Mitral Regurgitation II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests