Midterm results of pericardial strip annuloplasty for repair of functional tricuspid regurgitation
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2013
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EDITORIAL BOARD;Vol. 23 , No. 2, 2013
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Abstract
Objectives: We investigated our midterm results of repair of functional tricuspid regurgitation using autologous pericardial strip.
Patients and methods: From January 2008 to December 2013, 50 patients (male: female 34: 16, with a mean age 34±14 years) with moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation were enrolled in our study. All had associated left sided valvular lesions (mitral in 33 patients, aortic in 2 and double valves in 15) that were managed by mechanical valve replacement. Tricuspid regurgitation was corrected by pericardial strip annuloplasty. The mean follow up period was 3 years.
Results: The overall survival rate was 98%. Manifestation of right heart failure improved in 14 of 16 patients (87.5%). Forty seven patients (94%) stayed in NYHA class I postoperatively. Freedom from recurrent moderated TR was 94% and 92% at one year and three years respectively.
Conclusion: Pericardial annuloplasty for
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pericardial strip annuloplasty, for repair of functional tricuspid regurgitation