Imaging and Patient Selection for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions
Mirjam Winkel, Nicolas Brugger, Omar Khalique, Christoph Gräni, A Huber, Thomas Pilgrim, Michael Billinger, Stephan Windecker, Rebecca T. Hahn, Fabien Praz
Abstract
With the emergence of transcatheter solutions for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) increased attention has been directed to the once neglected tricuspid valve (TV) complex. Recent studies have highlighted new aspects of valve anatomy and TR etiology. The assessment of valve morphology along with quantification of regurgitation severity and RV function pose several challenges to cardiac imagers guiding transcatheter valve procedures. This review article aims to give an overview over the role of modern imaging modalities during assessment and treatment of the TV.
Topics & Concepts
Tricuspid valveMedicineRegurgitation (circulation)CardiologyInternal medicineEtiologyCardiac imagingRadiologyCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors