Rediscovered and Unforgotten: Transcatheter Interventions for the Treatment of Severe Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Key result
Transcatheter tricuspid repair and replacement emerge as feasible and effective for severe FTR.
Why the study?
Tricuspid regurgitation is globally prevalent and undertreated, and while transcatheter interventions for severe TR remain in early stages compared to aortic or mitral interventions, the field is rapidly expanding.
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports device development for severe TR; leaves open need for RCTs before practice change.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with severe tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR)
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Intervention
Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions (repair and replacement)
This review highlights the rapid evolution and current availability of transcatheter repair and replacement devices for severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Limitations
- Vast heterogeneity in device availability and operator experience
- Optimal timing for tricuspid valve intervention in patients with severe TR is unknown
- Durability of transcatheter tricuspid valve repair devices and valves over the long term is unknown
- Degree of right ventricular dysfunction that should be considered limiting is currently unknown
Cite This Study
Rahgozar et al. (2021) conducted a review in Severe Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation. Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement was evaluated. Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement devices have emerged as feasible and effective interventions for severe functional tricuspid regurgitation.