Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Case Selection, Technical Considerations, and Procedural Planning

Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Case Selection, Technical Considerations, and Procedural Planning

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a challenging disease with adverse clinical outcomes if left untreated.1,2 The prevalence and severity of TR are directly proportional to age, and the 1-year survival rate for patients with severe TR is approximately 60%.3,4 TR is classified as primary or degenerative and secondary or functional, with approximately 90% of TR being secon...

Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - August 17, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: dbarot525787 Source Type: research