Why the study?
Current treatments for tricuspid regurgitation have poor outcomes, while timing, indications, modality selection, and risk stratification for tricuspid valve interventions remain controversial amid advances in percutaneous procedures.
A multi-modality imaging approach is critical for evaluating tricuspid regurgitation and guiding surgical and percutaneous interventions.
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Multi-modality imaging is critical for TR evaluation with new interventions; extends anatomical review to guide future trials.
The tricuspid valve has gained interest recently because of the poor outcomes with current treatments and advances in percutaneous valve interventions. A sound understanding of the anatomy and pathologies of the tricuspid valve is critical in its evaluation and management of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). A multi-modality imaging approach with transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging all have their individual and collective roles in the evaluation of TR and guidance of surgical and percutaneous procedures. This combined with clinical factors will contribute to defining timing, indications, modality selection and risk stratification for tricuspid valve interventions, which currently remains controversial.
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