Tric Valve
Tric Valve
A PFO closure is a minimally invasive cardiac procedure that implants a device between the upper two chambers of the heart (atria).
The closure device is implanted to close a small hole called patent foramen ovale (PFO) located between the patient’s upper chambers of the heart.
The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole present in an unborn baby that generally closes after birth.
A PFO closure procedure may be needed in individuals whose PFO didn’t close after birth and is causing complications or risks, like stroke or blood clots.
The purpose of PFO is to let blood bypass the lungs in the fetus as it receives oxygen from the umbilical cord and doesn’t need the lungs for oxygen.
What Is The TricValve?
TricValve is a transcatheter-based procedure used to treat tricuspid regurgitation or insufficiency. It is also called the transcatheter bicaval valve system.
Tricuspid insufficiency or regurgitation (TR) is a heart valve disease in which the tricuspid valve doesn’t close properly, leading to the backflow of blood.
The TricValve is made of two expandable biological valves and is implanted into the superior and inferior vena cava through the skin.
By implanting the biological valve in the vena cava, blood flow is redirected to the new valve and bypasses the damaged tricuspid valve.
The TricValve procedure does not touch the damaged tricuspid valve.
Indications Of TricValve
Contraindications Of TricValve
- A recent myocardial infarction that occurred within less than a month.
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to nitinol.
- A recent event of stroke
- Endocarditis
- Pregnancy
- Allergic to anticoagulants, heparin, or vitamin K antagonists
- Peptic ulcer or gastritis
- Lower venous thrombosis
Procedure Of TricValve
Pre-Procedure Preparation
Before the TricValve procedure, your radiologist will perform diagnostic and screening tests, like echocardiogram and cardiac CT scan, to evaluate your overall heart and health condition.
Next, your doctor may prescribe some medications before the procedure, depending on your condition and health needs.
Making An Incision
Your doctor will give you anesthesia and make a small skin incision in your groin (thighs) to insert a catheter (flexible tube).
Insertion Of The TricValve Delivery System
The two expandable biological valves will be attached to the tip of the catheter and inserted in your femoral vein at the incision point.
Implantation Of The TricValve In The Vena Cava
With the help of fundoscopic guidance, the valve device will be implanted in the vena cava. The valve is positioned and adjusted as needed. The implantation procedure takes around 30-45 minutes.
Closure Of Incision
After testing the valve function, the catheter is removed from the groin, and the incision site is closed.
Post-Operative Care
After the implantation, you may be shifted to the ICU for monitoring of your heart function and recovery.
What Is The Success Rates Of TricValve?
The TriValve system is a safe and practical approach for treating severe tricuspid regurgitation and has shown improved symptoms in patients up to 12 months.
A study consisting of 35 patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation treated with TriValve therapy showed a procedural success of 94% at 30 days with no reported deaths or need for surgery.
Moreover, the study showed a significant improvement in quality of life and heart function after TriValve implantation at six months follow-up.
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