Mid-term results of leaflet augmentation in severe tricuspid functional tethering [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS
Tricuspid leaflet augmentation combined with annuloplasty is feasible and leads to excellent clinical and echocardiographical mid-term results even in the presence of severe leaflet tethering and right ventricular failure.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pettinari, M., Bertrand, P., Van Kerrebroeck, C., Vandervoort, P., Gutermann, H., Dion, R. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research