Why the study?
Does two-dimensional echocardiography detect differences in tricuspid annular size and motion between normal subjects and patients with tricuspid regurgitation?
Population
16 normal subjects, 18 patients with tricuspid regurgitation, and 18 autopsy hearts without underlying…
Comparison
Two-dimensional echocardiographic measurement of… vs Normal subjects and fixed state.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports 2D echo for tricuspid annular assessment in regurgitation; leaves open its prognostic or interventional role pending prospective data.
Does two-dimensional echocardiography detect differences in tricuspid annular size and motion between normal subjects and patients with tricuspid regurgitation?
Two-dimensional echocardiography can accurately measure tricuspid annular size and motion, demonstrating significant annular dilation and reduced contraction in patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
Tei et al. (1982) studied this question.
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