Isolated severe tricuspid regurgitation is associated with larger dimensions of the superior and inferior venae cavae at various levels, a new study shows. What are the implications for transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention?
Large Cohort Study of Isolated Tricuspid Regurgitation Yields Novel Risk Score to Guide Care
The study’s resulting risk score predicts mortality outcomes with the aim of providing management guidance. A companion study shows that surgery appears to yield a survival benefit in both primary and secondary TR.
Images of Note: 3D Transesophageal Echo of the Tricuspid Valve
As percutaneous options for tricuspid valve interventions increase, so does the need for high-quality tricuspid imaging. Here’s how we’re using 3D TEE to detail tricuspid anatomy like never before.
Transcatheter Valve Care: What to Watch For Beyond TAVR
Experts advise on developments to look for in the transcatheter space when it comes to managing diseases of the mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valves.
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