Tricuspid valve repair for severe tricuspid regurgitation due to pacemaker leads

Conclusion
In patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery due to severe tricuspid regurgitation caused by pacemaker leads, the leads can be left in situ after proper repair with annuloplasty.

Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - June 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Uehara, K., Minakata, K., Watanabe, K., Sakaguchi, H., Yamazaki, K., Ikeda, T., Sakata, R. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research