Biomechanical study of the tricuspid valve - right ventricle complex in relation to functional tricuspid regurgitation. Ghent University
Introduction
Functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) is usually due to left heart disease or intrinsic lung disease, both resulting in pulmonary hypertension and right ventricle failure (RVF). Untreated FTR leads to increased morbidity and mortality. However, indications for surgical treatment are vague, leading to a recurrence rate of 30-45%. The complex tricuspid valve (TV) geometry and dynamics, and its
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