Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement in dehisced flexible ring

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 Apr 1;97(5):E739-E742. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29162. Epub 2020 Aug 6.

Abstract

Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-surgical annuloplasty ring is an appealing concept in light of the high mortality associated with reoperation on the tricuspid valve. The clinical necessity of this procedure is derived from a considerable failure rate of tricuspid repairs over time. The presented case demonstrates that transcatheter valve-in-ring is a feasible option for patients with flexible tricuspid ring even in the context of significant ring dehiscence. Meticulous procedural planning, preemptively addressing a potential paravalvular leak, and clear understanding of the intricate three-dimensional anatomy are imperative for procedural success.

Keywords: annuloplasty ring; paravalvular leak; percutaneous; regurgitation; stenosis..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 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* / surgery