Vol 79, No 10 (2021)
Expert opinion
Published online: 2021-10-05
Percutaneous tricuspid edge-to-edge repair — patient selection, imaging considerations, and the procedural technique. Expert opinion of the Working Group on Echocardiography and Association of CardioVascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society
Abstract
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common acquired valvular heart disease (VHD). TR has progressive character and is associated with impaired long-term survival in both symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects. Despite this knowledge, the overall number of tricuspid valve surgeries is very low worldwide and many patients with clear indications for intervention are left untreated. The development of less invasive transcatheter techniques may offer new treatment options in this growing population of patients. Out of various percutaneous methods proposed, tricuspid edge-to-edge repair has recently gained considerable attention. The article summarizes available data regarding this new treatment method.
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