Why the study?
What are the contemporary trends in the use and outcomes of surgical treatment for tricuspid regurgitation?
Population
Patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Highlights need for better risk stratification and less invasive options; leaves open questions on optimal timing and comparative effectiveness.
What are the contemporary trends in the use and outcomes of surgical treatment for tricuspid regurgitation?
Surgical treatment for tricuspid regurgitation is currently underutilized and carries significant risks, prolonged hospitalizations, and high costs.
Alqahtani et al. (2017) studied this question.
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