
Transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty (TTVA) with the Cardioband has proved to be safe and effective in acutely reducing tricuspid regurgitation (TR). However, long-term outcomes, especially regarding right heart remodeling (RHR), are scarce.The aim of this study was to assess long-term efficacy as well as RHR following TTVA.This retrospective, multicenter study included consecutive patients undergoing TTVA for severe TR at 2 German high-volume centers from 2019 to 2023. Right atrial and right ventricular (RV) parameters and NYHA functional class were assessed at baseline and follow-up.A total of 156 patients were included, and the median time to follow-up was 435 days (Q1-Q3: 156-704 days). TR reduction to ≤2+ was observed in 71% and NYHA functional class improved to ≤II in 68% (P < 0.001 for both). Compared with baseline, right atrial area (36.0 ± 10.1 cm2 vs 30.4 ± 10.7 cm2), RV length (67.5 ± 9.4 mm vs 63.7 ± 9.1 mm), RV midventricular dimension (42.6 ± 8.6 mm vs 35.6 ± 7.8 mm), and RV basal dimension (47.8 ± 6.8 mm vs 42.6 ± 7.5 mm)were significantly reduced at follow-up (P < 0.001 for all). Notably, torrential to severe TR reduction still yielded remodeling (RV basal diameter 50 ± 8.1 mm vs 44 ± 8 mm; P = 0.007). RHR was associated with a decrease in vena contracta width (OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 1.03-1.30; P = 0.015).TTVA is associated with a significant and sustained reduction of TR for more than 1 year. Additionally, patients demonstrated distinct positive cardiac remodeling and functional improvement.
Male, Cardiac Catheterization, Time Factors, Atrial Function, Right, TTVA, Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty, right heart remodeling, Germany, Humans, Cardioband, tricuspid regurgitation, Retrospective Studies, Aged, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Aged, 80 and over, Ventricular Remodeling, Recovery of Function, Atrial Remodeling, Middle Aged, Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency, transcatheter tricuspid valve, Treatment Outcome, Ventricular Function, Right, Female, Tricuspid Valve, annuloplasty
Male, Cardiac Catheterization, Time Factors, Atrial Function, Right, TTVA, Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty, right heart remodeling, Germany, Humans, Cardioband, tricuspid regurgitation, Retrospective Studies, Aged, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Aged, 80 and over, Ventricular Remodeling, Recovery of Function, Atrial Remodeling, Middle Aged, Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency, transcatheter tricuspid valve, Treatment Outcome, Ventricular Function, Right, Female, Tricuspid Valve, annuloplasty
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