Transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation for symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation
Closed for comments This consultation ended on at Request commenting lead permission
Description
The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the upper and lower right-sided chambers of the heart. If the tricuspid valve does not close properly, blood flows backwards through the valve (regurgitation) when the heart contracts. So, the heart must work harder to pump blood around the body. This can lead to heart failure, which can cause shortness of breath, swollen abdomen and ankles, liver problems and tiredness. Some people have no symptoms. Other people have one or more symptoms (symptomatic) that cannot be controlled by medicines. In this procedure, an artificial valve is put inside the existing faulty valve. This is done through a tube (transcatheter) inserted into a large blood vessel (vein) in the leg or neck. The aim is to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
How are you taking part in this consultation?
You will not be able to change how you comment later.
You must be signed in to answer questions