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Trans-catheter tricuspid valve interventions are emerging as feasible alternatives to surgery for severe tricuspid regurgitation, though clinical experience remains preliminary.
Trans-catheter tricuspid valve interventions offer a promising, feasible alternative for high-risk patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, though standardized definitions for procedural success and outcomes are needed.
Should not yet change surgical referral for severe TR; leaves open standardization of success metrics and prospective trials.
Isolated tricuspid valve surgery is usually carried out with very high morbidity and mortality given the complexity of the affected patients. In light of this, trans-catheter tricuspid valve interventions have been emerging as an attractive alternative to surgery over the last few years. Although feasibility has been shown with a number of devices, clinical experience remains preliminary and associated with significant clinical and technical challenges. Here we describe currently available trans-catheter treatment options for severe tricuspid regurgitation implanted in different locations.
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Forno et al. (2018) conducted a review in Severe tricuspid regurgitation. Trans-catheter tricuspid valve interventions was evaluated. Trans-catheter tricuspid valve interventions are emerging as feasible alternatives to surgery for severe tricuspid regurgitation, though clinical experience remains preliminary.
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