New Innovations for Tricuspid Valve Disease

Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Amar Krishnaswamy MD, Section Head, Interventional Cardiology discuss the nuances of tricuspid valve management for healthcare providers; including the challenges of tricuspid regurgitation; optimal medical management (other valve disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation); the role of cardiac devices in tricuspid regurgitation; and new innovations and studies involving tricuspid valve treatment. Dr. Kapadia and Dr.Krishnaswamy discuss the focus of current trials and outcome measurements, and point out important considerations in the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation