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Although mitral annular calcification is a common degenerative condition of the fibrous mitral annulus, tricuspid annular calcification, especially isolated, is rare. We report the case of a 73-year-old male, with a history of hypertension and severe kyphoscoliosis, referred to the emergency department for progressive dyspnea and leg swelling. Echocardiography revealed a dilated right heart with a homogeneous, hyperechoic, crescent shaped mass along the tricuspid annulus. Computed tomography confirmed the calcific nature of the lesion. Right heart catheterization revealed mild pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension and a mild spirometrically-defined restrictive ventilatory defect. Kyphoscoliosis has recently been associated with alterations in cardiac deformation and with an increased risk of restrictive lung disease. In our patient, we hypothesized that both these anomalies could have led to premature tricuspid annular degeneration resulting in a giant tricuspid calcification.
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Calcinosis , Cifosis , Escoliosis , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Masculino , Anciano , Calcinosis/complicaciones , Calcinosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Cifosis/complicaciones , Escoliosis/complicaciones , Enfermedades de las Válvulas Cardíacas/complicaciones , Enfermedades de las Válvulas Cardíacas/diagnóstico por imagen , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , EcocardiografíaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of tricuspid valve (TV) transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedures using the MitraClip or TriClip device in high-risk patients with severe secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and provide Turkish-specific data on procedural outcomes and clinical follow-up. METHODS: This study enrolled 42 high-risk patients with severe secondary TR who underwent transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using either the MitraClip or TriClip device. Patient selection criteria included severe TR, high surgical risk (EuroScore ≥ 8 and Tricuspid Regurgitation Impact Severity Score (TRI-SCORE) ≥ 6), symptomatic despite medical therapy, and anatomical suitability for TriClip. Patients underwent rigorous evaluation by a specialized cardiac team before the procedure, including 2D/3D transesophageal echocardiography to assess eligibility. RESULTS: The study achieved a 100% procedural success rate, defined as successful implantation and at least one-degree reduction in TR severity. Post-procedure assessments revealed that 88.1% of patients had mild to moderate TR, indicating significant improvement, while only 11.9% retained severe TR. During the median follow-up of 11.5 months, rehospitalization occurred in 23.8% of patients, and mortality was observed in 7.1% of patients, demonstrating a favorable safety profile. Comparative analysis between TriClip and MitraClip devices showed similar efficacy and safety outcomes, with no significant differences in procedural durations or complication rates. CONCLUSION: The study demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of TV TEER using TriClip or MitraClip devices in managing severe secondary TR in high-risk patients. Procedure success, improved TR severity, and favorable clinical outcomes were observed, supporting the role of transcatheter techniques in TR management.
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Cateterismo Cardíaco , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Resultado del Tratamiento , Cateterismo Cardíaco/métodos , Turquía , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Ecocardiografía Transesofágica , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/métodosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: To date, the relationship between the Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) monitoring indicator tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and the incidence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting(CABG) patients remains unknown. The main objective of this study was to explore the relationship between the TAPSE and the incidence of AKI in CABG patients. METHODS: This was a multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted between September 2021 and July 2022. Among 266 patients aged at least 18 years who underwent elective CABG, 140 were included. RESULTS: We measured TAPSE via M-mode TEE via the mid-esophageal (ME) right ventricle(RV) inflow-outflow view (60°). All echocardiographic measurements were performed three separate times at each time point: T0 (before the start of CABG), T2 (approximately 5 â¼ 10 min after neutralization of protamine) and T3 (before leaving the operating room), and then averaged. Serum creatinine was measured 1 day before and within 7 days after CABG. There was no statistically significant association between the TEE-monitoring indicator TAPSE and the incidence of postoperative AKI in patients who underwent CABG. CONCLUSIONS: The TAPSE was not significantly correlated with postoperative AKI incidence and could not predict the early occurrence of postoperative AKI in CABG patients. TEE needs more evaluation for clinical efficacy of predicting the early occurrence of postoperative AKI in isolated CABG.
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Lesión Renal Aguda , Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Ecocardiografía Transesofágica , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Puente de Arteria Coronaria/efectos adversos , Lesión Renal Aguda/epidemiología , Lesión Renal Aguda/etiología , Estudios Prospectivos , Femenino , Masculino , Incidencia , Ecocardiografía Transesofágica/métodos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/diagnóstico por imagen , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Anciano , Persona de Mediana Edad , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Estudios de CohortesRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)/PASP ratio as a potential indicator for predicting the probability of developing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in hyperthyroidism patients. A nomogram model will be developed based on our findings, as well as the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. METHODS: The study involved 166 hyperthyroid patients treated at Yijishan Hospital, and the period covered August 2021 to August 2022. Patients were divided into two groups according to pulmonary artery systolic pressure ≥35 mmHg. Univariate and multivariate logistic analyses were performed on the two groups' demographic and laboratory data to identify potential diagnostic markers. These parameters were evaluated using ROC curves to determine their precision in forecasting PAH. The findings were validated by plotting a calibration curve based on a line chart model. RESULTS: In the study, eventually, 80 patients were enrolled: 30 in the PAH group and 50 in the No PAH group. Multipleistic regression analysis predicted the occurrence risk of developing PAH. When paired with other conventional echocardiographic parameters (such as TAPSE, MPI, and SV) and serological markers (such as FT3 and FT4), the developed model demonstrated outstanding predictive performance with an area under the ROC curve of 0.985, a Youden index of 0.971, a sensitivity of 100%, and a specificity of 97.1%. CONCLUSIONS: The nomogram model constructed by combining the TAPSE/PASP ratio with FT3 and FT4 serum markers, as well as conventional ultrasound parameters SV and MPI in hyperthyroidism patients, demonstrates robust discriminatory ability and consistency.
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Hipertiroidismo , Humanos , Hipertiroidismo/complicaciones , Hipertiroidismo/fisiopatología , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Ecocardiografía/métodos , Adulto , Nomogramas , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Hipertensión Pulmonar/fisiopatología , Hipertensión Pulmonar/complicaciones , Hipertensión Pulmonar/diagnóstico , Curva ROC , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar/fisiopatología , Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar/complicaciones , Medición de Riesgo/métodosRESUMEN
Computed tomography (CT) is used as a valuable tool for device selection for interventional therapy in tricuspid regurgitation (TR). We aimed to evaluate predictors of TR reduction using CT and automated deep learning algorithms. Patients with severe to torrential TR and CTs prior to either percutaneous annuloplasty (PA) or tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) were enrolled. CTs were analyzed using automated deep learning algorithms to assess tricuspid valve anatomy, right heart morphology, and function. Outcome parameters comprised post-interventional TR ≤ 1 and all-cause mortality. 84 patients with T-TEER (n = 32) or PA treatment (n = 52) were enrolled. Patients with a post-interventional TR ≤ 1 presented lower tenting heights and smaller tenting angles compared to patients with a TR > 1. Tenting height showed the best accuracy for post-interventional TR > 1 with an AUC of 0.756 (95% CI 0.560-0.951) in the T-TEER and 0.658 (95% CI 0.501-0.815) in the PA group, consistent with a suggested threshold of 6.8 mm and 9.2 mm, respectively. Patients with a post-interventional TR ≤ 1 exhibited a mortality of 4% and those with a TR > 1 of 12% during a follow-up of 331 ± 300 and 370 ± 265 days, respectively (p = 0.124). To conclude, tenting is associated with procedural outcomes and should be considered during screening for interventional TR therapy.
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Aprendizaje Profundo , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Masculino , Anciano , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodos , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Anuloplastia de la Válvula Cardíaca/métodos , Anuloplastia de la Válvula Cardíaca/efectos adversos , Resultado del TratamientoAsunto(s)
Cateterismo Cardíaco , Trasplante de Corazón , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Cateterismo Cardíaco/instrumentación , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/instrumentación , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Diseño de Prótesis , Resultado del Tratamiento , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/etiologíaRESUMEN
Severe systemic right ventricular failure with tricuspid regurgitation is associated with poor prognosis. Here, we report a case of 49-year-old patient who experienced severe systemic right ventricular failure following atrial switch. We chose the surgical strategy for this challenging case using comprehensive four-dimensional imaging. The patient underwent tricuspid valve repair and cardiac resynchronization therapy and recovered with improved cardiac function and regulated tricuspid valve regurgitation.
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Terapia de Resincronización Cardíaca , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha , Función Ventricular Derecha , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Resultado del Tratamiento , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/fisiopatología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/etiología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/diagnóstico por imagen , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Recuperación de la Función , Masculino , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Anuloplastia de la Válvula Cardíaca , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos CardíacosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Data on procedural and early outcomes after transjugular transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) are limited. OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate first-in-man procedural and clinical outcomes after transjugular TTVR with a special focus on patients who received large device sizes in whom TTVR outcomes have been questioned. METHODS: The retrospective registry included patients who underwent TTVR using the LuX-Valve Plus system (Jenscare Biotechnology Co Ltd) for symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation (TR) from January 2022 until February 2024 at 15 international centers in a compassionate use setting. The endpoints were procedural TR reduction, in-hospital death, adverse events, and 1-month survival. We further stratified results according to the size of the implanted device (<55 vs ≥55 mm). RESULTS: The registry included a total of 76 patients at a median age of 78 years (Q1-Q3: 72-83 years, 47.4% women). TR was reduced to ≤2+ and ≤1+ in 94.7% and 90.8% of patients (75.0% of patients received TTVR devices ≥55 mm) with well-sustained results at 1-month follow-up (TR ≤2+ in 95.0% and ≤1+ 86.8%). Residual TR was paravalvular in all cases. In-hospital death occurred in 4 patients (5.3%). Four patients (5.3%) underwent cardiac surgery during index hospitalization. Major in-hospital bleeding events occurred in 5 patients (6.6%). New in-hospital pacemaker implantation was required in 3.9% of patients in the overall cohort (5.7% in "pacemaker-naive" individuals). No cases of valve thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, or pulmonary embolism were observed. At 1-month follow-up, survival was 94.4%, and NYHA functional class significantly improved. One further patient received a pacemaker, 1 further bleeding event occurred, and 2 patients underwent reintervention or surgery within the first 30 days after TTVR. No differences in procedural outcomes or adverse events were observed after stratification for valve size. CONCLUSIONS: Transjugular TTVR appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with severe TR with comparable outcomes in very large tricuspid anatomies.
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Cateterismo Cardíaco , Ensayos de Uso Compasivo , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Diseño de Prótesis , Recuperación de la Función , Sistema de Registros , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Anciano , Resultado del Tratamiento , Factores de Tiempo , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/mortalidad , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/instrumentación , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/mortalidad , Cateterismo Cardíaco/efectos adversos , Cateterismo Cardíaco/instrumentación , Cateterismo Cardíaco/mortalidad , Factores de Riesgo , Mortalidad Hospitalaria , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Venas YugularesAsunto(s)
Cateterismo Cardíaco , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Venas Yugulares , Diseño de Prótesis , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/instrumentación , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Resultado del Tratamiento , Cateterismo Cardíaco/instrumentación , Cateterismo Cardíaco/efectos adversos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Venas Yugulares/diagnóstico por imagen , Venas Yugulares/cirugía , Recuperación de la Función , HemodinámicaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is associated with worse clinical outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER), but little is known about its association with health status outcomes. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to explore, using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology TVT (Transcatheter Valve Therapy) Registry, the association between baseline TR and health status after TAVR and M-TEER and to determine if baseline TR was associated with clinical endpoints. METHODS: Health status was assessed using Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire overall summary (KCCQ-OS) score in patients enrolled in the TVT Registry who underwent isolated TAVR or M-TEER between January 2019 and June 2021. The association among baseline TR and KCCQ-OS score, being alive and well, and clinical outcomes was examined. RESULTS: In total, 130,097 TAVR patients (13.1% with moderate TR, 2.3% with severe TR) and 19,593 M-TEER patients (33.2% with moderate TR, 14.7% with severe TR) were included. Mean KCCQ-OS scores were lower with severe vs moderate vs none to mild TR at baseline prior to TAVR (39.4 ± 24.2 vs 45.2 ± 24.7 vs 51.3 ± 25.3; P < 0.01) or M-TEER (38.1 ± 23.9 vs 41.9 ± 24.7 vs 45.4 ± 25.2; P < 0.01) and similarly at 30 days and 1 year. The odds of being alive and well at 1 year were lower with moderate or severe TR before TAVR (adjusted OR: 0.79 [95% CI: 0.74-0.85] and adjusted OR: 0.81 [95% CI: 0.70-0.94], respectively) and severe TR before M-TEER (adjusted OR: 0.53; 95% CI: 0.40-0.71). Furthermore, moderate or severe TR before TAVR was associated with higher 1-year mortality and readmission, whereas moderate or severe TR before M-TEER was associated with higher 1-year mortality. CONCLUSIONS: In a large cohort of U.S. patients who underwent TAVR or M-TEER, greater baseline TR was associated with worse health status and clinical outcomes. Understanding adverse outcomes of TR in patients with coexisting valvular abnormalities is important, especially with rapidly evolving transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions.
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Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica , Válvula Aórtica , Estado de Salud , Válvula Mitral , Sistema de Registros , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/efectos adversos , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/mortalidad , Femenino , Masculino , Resultado del Tratamiento , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/mortalidad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Anciano , Factores de Tiempo , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Factores de Riesgo , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/mortalidad , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Válvula Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Válvula Mitral/fisiopatología , Válvula Mitral/diagnóstico por imagen , Estados Unidos , Medición de Riesgo , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/mortalidad , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Recuperación de la Función , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Cateterismo Cardíaco/efectos adversos , Cateterismo Cardíaco/instrumentación , Cateterismo Cardíaco/mortalidadRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is highly prevalent in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) population, but clear management guidelines are lacking. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to elucidate the prevalence and consequences of severe TR in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing TAVR and to examine the change in TR post-TAVR, including predictors of improvement and its impact on longer term mortality. METHODS: Using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-linked TVT (Transcatheter Valve Therapy) Registry data, a propensity-matched analysis was performed among patients undergoing TAVR with baseline mild, moderate, or severe TR. Kaplan-Meier estimates were used to assess the impact of TR on 3-year mortality. Multivariable analysis identified predictors of 30-day TR improvement. RESULTS: Of the 312,320 included patients, 84% had mild, 13% moderate, and 3% severe TR. In a propensity-matched cohort, severe baseline TR was associated with higher in-hospital mortality (2.5% vs 2.1% for moderate TR and 1.8% for mild TR; P = 0.009), higher 1-year mortality (24% vs 19.6% for moderate TR and 16.6% for mild TR; P < 0.0001), and 3-year mortality (54.2% vs 48.5% for moderate TR and 43.3% for mild TR; P < 0.0001). Among the patients with severe TR at baseline, 76.4% improved to moderate or less TR 30 days after TAVR. Baseline mitral regurgitation moderate or greater, preserved ejection fraction, higher aortic valve gradient, and better kidney function predicted TR improvement after TAVR. However, severe 30-day residual TR was associated with higher 1-year mortality (27.4% vs 18.7% for moderate TR and 16.8% for mild TR; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Severe baseline and 30-day residual TR after TAVR are associated with increased mortality up to 3 years. This analysis identifies a higher risk group that could be evaluated for the recently approved tricuspid interventions.
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Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica , Válvula Aórtica , Valvuloplastia con Balón , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Mortalidad Hospitalaria , Diseño de Prótesis , Recuperación de la Función , Sistema de Registros , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/mortalidad , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/efectos adversos , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/mortalidad , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/instrumentación , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Resultado del Tratamiento , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/mortalidad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Anciano , Estados Unidos/epidemiología , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Tiempo , Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Válvula Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Valvuloplastia con Balón/mortalidad , Valvuloplastia con Balón/efectos adversos , Medición de Riesgo , Prevalencia , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Estudios Retrospectivos , Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. , HemodinámicaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Pectus excavatum (PE) is a common congenital chest wall deformity with various associated health concerns, including psychosocial impacts, academic challenges, and potential cardiopulmonary effects. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the cardiac consequences of right atrioventricular groove compression in PE using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 661 patients with PE referred for evaluation. Patients were categorized into three groups based on the degree of right atrioventricular groove compression (no compression (NC), partial compression (PC), and complete compression(CC)). Chest wall indices were measured: pectus index (PI), depression index (DI), correction index (CI), and sternal torsion. RESULTS: The study revealed significant differences in chest wall indices between the groups: PE, NC=4.15 ± 0.94, PC=4.93 ± 1.24, and CC=7.2 ± 4.01 (P<0.0001). Left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) showed no significant differences: LVEF, NC=58.72% ± 3.94, PC=58.49% ± 4.02, and CC=57.95% ± 3.92 (P=0.0984). Right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF) demonstrated significant differences: RVEF, NC=55.2% ± 5.3, PC=53.8% ± 4.4, and CC=53.1% ± 4.8 (P≥0.0001). Notably, the tricuspid valve (TV) measurement on the four-chamber view decreased in patients with greater compression: NC=29.52 ± 4.6; PC=28.26 ± 4.8; and CC=24.74 ± 5.73 (P<0.0001). CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the cardiac consequences of right atrioventricular groove compression in PE and lends further evidence of mild cardiac changes due to PE.
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Tórax en Embudo , Humanos , Tórax en Embudo/diagnóstico por imagen , Tórax en Embudo/complicaciones , Tórax en Embudo/fisiopatología , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adolescente , Niño , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Adulto , Adulto JovenAsunto(s)
Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Masculino , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de las Válvulas Cardíacas/diagnóstico , Anciano , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/métodos , Persona de Mediana EdadAsunto(s)
Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Falla de Prótesis , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Masculino , Ecocardiografía/métodosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Interventional valve implantation into the inferior vena cava (CAVI) lowers venous congestion in patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR). We evaluated the impact of a reduction of abdominal venous congestion following CAVI on circulating immune cells and inflammatory mediators. METHODS: Patients with severe TR were randomized to optimal medical therapy (OMT) + CAVI (n = 8) or OMT (n = 10). In the OMT + CAVI group, an Edwards Sapien XT valve was implanted into the inferior vena cava. Immune cells and inflammatory mediators were measured in the peripheral blood at baseline and three-month follow-up. RESULTS: Leukocytes, monocytes, basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, B, T and natural killer cells and inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, interferon-gamma, interleukin-2, -4, -5, -10, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha) did not change substantially between baseline and three-month follow-up within the OMT + CAVI and OMT group. CONCLUSION: The present data suggest that reduction of venous congestion following OMT + CAVI may not lead to substantial changes in systemic inflammation within a short-term follow-up. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT02387697.
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Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Mediadores de Inflamación , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Vena Cava Inferior , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Vena Cava Inferior/diagnóstico por imagen , Vena Cava Inferior/inmunología , Mediadores de Inflamación/sangre , Resultado del Tratamiento , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/sangre , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/etiología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/inmunología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/instrumentación , Anciano , Biomarcadores/sangre , Factores de Tiempo , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Válvula Tricúspide/inmunología , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Citocinas/sangre , Diseño de Prótesis , Estudios ProspectivosAsunto(s)
Cateterismo Cardíaco , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/etiología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/instrumentación , Cateterismo Cardíaco/efectos adversos , Cateterismo Cardíaco/instrumentación , Cateterismo Cardíaco/métodos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Femenino , Función Ventricular Derecha , Masculino , Anciano , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/etiología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/fisiopatología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
Background and Objectives: Heart transplant is currently the final step in treating patients with heart failure. The success of this procedure is strongly connected to potential complications such as postoperative heart failure, infections, graft rejection, graft vasculopathy, and kidney failure. Thus, identifying potential prognostic factors for patients' outcome is of utmost importance. We investigated the prognostic role of the postoperative ratio between the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) in patients who underwent heart transplantation in our center. Materials and Methods: The study included 46 adult patients from the Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases and Transplant of Târgu MureÈ, who underwent heart transplant between January 2011 and April 2023. By the use of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, we determined an optimal cut-off value for TAPSE/sPAP with regard to survival at 6 months. Differences in central tendencies of baseline characteristics in those who had a value lower than the cut-off value of TAPSE/sPAP and those who presented a value above it were investigated using the corresponding parametric or nonparametric tests. Results: A value for TAPSE/sPAP above 0.47 mm/mmHg was associated with 6-month survival (OR: 59.5, CI: 5.7-616.0). No significant differences in central tendencies for baseline characteristics were found between the patients who had a TAPSE/sPAP ratio below the cut-off and those who had a ratio above it. Conclusions: The TAPSE/sPAP ratio might prove to be valuable in the early identification of at-risk heart transplant patients. Further prospective studies with larger cohorts are required for validation.
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Trasplante de Corazón , Arteria Pulmonar , Válvula Tricúspide , Humanos , Trasplante de Corazón/efectos adversos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Arteria Pulmonar/fisiopatología , Arteria Pulmonar/diagnóstico por imagen , Pronóstico , Adulto , Curva ROC , Anciano , Sístole/fisiología , Ecocardiografía/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Presión Sanguínea/fisiologíaRESUMEN
AIMS: Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is potentially complicated by significant tricuspid valve regurgitation increase (TRI). However, there are limited data on the effect of the bidirectional rotational mechanical sheaths on significant TRI. The aim of the present study was to investigate the rate of significant changes in tricuspid regurgitation (TR) severity following mechanical rotational TLE and their outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS: In 158 patients (mean age 66 ± 16.9 years) undergoing mechanical rotational TLE, acute changes in TR severity were assessed by echocardiography evaluation. A significant acute TRI was defined as an increase of at least one grade with a post-extraction severity at least moderate. A total of 290 leads were extracted (mean implant duration, 93 ± 65 months). Significant TRI was noted in 5.7% of patients, and it was linked to tricuspid valve damage, TLE infection indication, and longer lead implant duration. Univariate predictors of significant TRI included implant duration of all leads [odds ratio (OR) 1.01; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.003-1.018; P = 0.001] and right ventricular leads (OR 1.01; 95% CI 1.004-1.017; P = 0.002). Severe increase of TR following TLE was an independent predictor of mortality [hazard ratio (HR) 5.20; 95% CI 1.44-18.73; P = 0.012 ] along with severe systolic dysfunction (HR 2.37; 95% CI 1.01-5.20; P = 0.032), and systemic infection (HR 2.28; 95% CI 1.06-4.89; P = 0.035). CONCLUSION: Significant TRI was detected in 5.7% of patients following transvenous rotational mechanical lead extraction. The duration of lead implantation emerged as the sole predictor of significant TRI. Physicians engaged in TLE should exercise greater vigilance for this potential complication.