Evaluation of tricuspid valve repair without annuloplasty ring in Intravenous drug abusers

ConclusionsValve repair can be considered a proper surgical plan in isolated endocarditis among IV drug abusers with results comparable to a replacement, ensuring the minimal use of foreign material in such patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research