Recent advances in managing tricuspid regurgitation

F1000Res. 2018 Mar 22:7:355. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.13328.1. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Tricuspid valve repair; percutaneous; trans-catheter.

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  • Review

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The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work.