Bi-Caval Valve Implantation to Palliate Symptoms in a Case of Massive Tricuspid Regurgitation

Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2023 Aug:53S:S139-S143. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.01.014. Epub 2023 Jan 25.

Abstract

Severe tricuspid regurgitation is associated with the occurrence of right failure and increased morbidity and mortality. Transcatheter heterotopic bi-caval valve implantation might offer symptom relief in these patients that are often at prohibitive surgical risk.

Keywords: CAVI; Caval valve implantation; Tricuspid regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / surgery