Percutaneous ring repair for leaking tricuspid valve
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This early study tests a minimally invasive device that helps tighten (repair) the tricuspid valve ring to reduce severe leaking. It may help people who still have symptoms from right-sided heart failure even after taking the best available medicines.
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Who can take part
- Be an adult (18+) with moderate-to-severe tricuspid valve leaking confirmed on heart ultrasound (echo)
- Have a sufficiently large tricuspid valve ring size on echo (within the last 90 days)
- Have symptoms of right-sided heart failure even after optimized medical treatment
- Have heart pumping strength that is not too low (LVEF at least 30% on echo within 90 days)
- Have suitable heart/valve anatomy on imaging for this specific device, plus ability to consent and attend follow-ups
- Not have certain high-risk or blocking conditions, like recent serious heart events, blood clots/infection needing treatment, or problems with ultrasound imaging
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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