Why the study?
Tricuspid valve surgery is associated with poor outcomes due to multiple patient comorbidities.
Does tricuspid valve repair improve survival compared to replacement in patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery?
Does tricuspid valve repair improve survival compared to replacement in patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery?
Tricuspid valve repair is associated with better long-term survival than replacement without increasing the risk of reoperation.
May favor TV repair over replacement for survival without reoperation risk; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
TV surgery is associated with poor outcomes due to multiple patient comorbidities. TV repair results in better survival compared to replacement in patients with similar comorbidities with no increased risk of getting a reoperation.
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