Methods Case notes were reviewed of 141 consecutive patients admitted in the first year of life with various types of double discordance (intact ventricular septum (group 1), ventricular septal defect ...

In the midst of transformative transcatheter approaches to repair diseased aortic and mitral valves, the tricuspid valve has been overshadowed, according to Michael E. Bowdish, MD, vice chair of ...

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

There was a significant reduction in tricuspid valve annular diameter (p<0.0001), coaptation distance (p<0.0001 ... We identified from our database all patients who underwent repair of ASD or partial ...

Patients with ventricular secondary tricuspid regurgitation (V-STR) have dilatation of the RV, leading to apical displacement of the papillary muscles. As compared with V-STR, those with A-STR are ...

However, tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a more complex story and the pathophysiology surrounding TR still can baffle us. Who is the real culprit for TR – the TV itself? The right atrium or right ...

The Heart Valve Devices Market is driven by advancements in aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valve technologies. It includes biological and m ...

The Right Heart Pump The right heart pump consists of the right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonic valve, and pulmonary artery. Its job is to make sure “used” blood gets reloaded with ...