Evolution of Tricuspid Regurgitation after Repair of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation

ConclusionsAfter MV repair, but without concomitant tricuspid valve repair, a number of patients had progression in their TR. There was a signal of harm in patients having moderate preoperative TR in terms of mortality, but this finding is exploratory and requires investigation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research