Key result
In 60 normal adult human hearts, the mean circumference of the tricuspid valve was 11.65 cm and the mean diameter was 4.4 cm, with the anterior leaflet being the largest.
Why the study?
Normal measurements of the tricuspid valve annulus and leaflets were needed to help cardiac surgeons properly plan and size prostheses and annuloplasty bands.
Observational (n=60)
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This study provides normal morphometric measurements of the tricuspid valve in a South Indian population to aid cardiac surgeons in surgical planning and the design of annuloplasty rings and prostheses.
Most tricuspid valve conditions are mechanical problems that will require surgery like valve repair and valve replacement. The proper size of the valve prosthesis and the size of the annuloplasty band are determined by the measurements of the valve annulus and leaflets. The present study is aimed to provide normal measurements of the tricuspid valve that would help cardiac surgeons in proper planning and execution of tricuspid valve surgeries.
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Sukumaran et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Normal tricuspid valve morphology (n=60). Tricuspid valve morphometric analysis was evaluated on Tricuspid valve circumference and diameter. In 60 normal adult human hearts, the mean circumference of the tricuspid valve was 11.65 cm and the mean diameter was 4.4 cm, with the anterior leaflet being the largest.
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