scholarly journals Pre- and postoperative tricuspid regurgitation in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis: importance of pre-operative tricuspid annulus diameter

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Dumont ◽  
Elena Galli ◽  
Emmanuel Oger ◽  
Maxime Fournet ◽  
Erwan Flecher ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M Vieitez Florez ◽  
J.M Monteagudo ◽  
P Mahia ◽  
I Marco ◽  
T Gonzalez ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR) prevalence is increasing in the last decades. Its presence is associated with a worse prognosis when EROA is >40 mm2. Because of high surgery risk and increasing incidence, isolated TR is a challenge in modern cardiology. Purpose To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of isolated TR compared to other TR aetiologies in a large cohort of patients. Methods Prospective study where consecutive patients undergoing an echocardiographic study within a three-month period were included. All studies with at least moderate TR were selected. Isolated TR was defined as TR with no likely pulmonary hypertension (>50 mmHg), no overt TR cause (no intrinsic tricuspid disease, LVEF ≥50%, no pacemaker/defibrillator wire across the tricuspid, no other significant valve disease, no disease that may cause TR, no congenital or pericardial heart disease); and no previous valve surgery. Patients with isolated TR and other aetiologies were compared. Results 2121 patients with at least moderate TR were included. Isolated TR was found in 398 patients (18.8%). Basal characteristics are shown in table 1. Patients with isolated TR did not have a higher prevalence of AF (47.5% vs. 48.6% p=0.362). Isolated TR was less severe (20.5% vs. 32.1% of patients with severe TR; p<0.001) and less symptomatic (NYHA ≥ II in 27.8% of patients vs. 69.3%; p<0.001). After selecting patients with at least severe TR, patients with isolated TR were also less symptomatic (NYHA≥II in 47.8% of patients vs. 70.7%; p<0.001) and they had better RV function (TAPSE <17 mm in 13.4% vs. 35.6%; p=0.001). We found that patients with isolated severe TR had a larger tricuspid annulus diameter (25.4±0.8 mm/m2 vs. 24.0±0.3 mm/m2; p=0.047). Conclusions In this large prospective study, isolated TR is present in 18.8% of significant TR. Isolated TR was less severe, was associated with less RV dilatation (but with larger tricuspid annulus diameter) and patients had a better functional class compared to other TR aetiologies. Differeces in NYHA and RV function Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None


Author(s):  
Anne Guérin ◽  
Elsa Vabret ◽  
Julien Dreyfus ◽  
Yoan Lavie-Badie ◽  
Catherine Sportouch ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Aceituno Melgar ◽  
JF Fritche-Salazar ◽  
ME Soto-Lopez

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background  The autoimmune diseases (AD) have high morbidity and mortality due to their affection to the heart. Purpose Our objective was to describe the valvular heart disease (VHD) in patients with AD. Methods Patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and systemic sclerosis (SS) diagnosis were included, from January 1st 2008 to December 31th 2018. Prevalence rates of valve involvement were calculated. Results A total of 163 patients (57.6% with SLE, 23.3% with RA, 19.0% with SS) were included. The global prevalence of VHD was 5.4% in SLS, 23.6% en RA, and 15.9% in SS. The more affected valve in SLS was the tricuspid valve in 24% (12% with severe tricuspid regurgitation (STR), p = 0.028), in RA was the aortic valve in 26% (13% with severe aortic stenosis (SAS), p = 0.02), and with SS was the tricuspid valve in 48% (29% with moderate tricuspid regurgitation (MTR)). The calcium deposit was present in 66% in RA (37% in aortic valve, p < 0.001). The valve thickening (>5 mm) was higher in RA (50%, p < 0.001), with predominance in mitral valve (26%). Conclusions We found significant higher rates of STR in SLE, SAS in RA, and MTR in SS compared with the literature. Moreover, calcification and valve thickening were found more often in RA. Early diagnosis of subclinical VHD is mandatory to improve the long-term prognosis of these patients. Valvular heart disease. Autoimmune Disease (n = 163) P value* SLE (n = 94) RA (n = 38) ES (n = 31) Demographic characteristics Age, years. Gender, Male / Female, n Body Mass Index (kg/m2) Arterial hypertension, n (%) Diabetes Mellitus, n (%) 38.8 (12.6) 9/85 26.2 (5.9) 21(22.3%) 6 (6.3%) 62.45 (12.3) 7/31 26.6 (7.1) 14(36.8%) 4 (10.5%) 53.8 (13.3) 2/29 25.4 (4.7) 12 (38.7) 5 (16.1%) <0.001 NS NS NS NS Echocardiographic findings. Valve thickening Aortic Mitral 8 (9%) 1 (1%) 7 (7%) 19 (50%) 9 (24%) 10 (26%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) <0.001 Calcium Deposit Aortic Mitral 4 (4%) 2 (2%) 2 (2%) 25 (66%) 14 (37%) 11 (29%) 8 (26%) 4 (12.8%) 4 (12.9%) <0.001 Aortic valve disease 4 (4%) 10 (26%) 0 Aortic stenosis Moderate Severe 0 0 0 7 (18%) 2 (5%) 5 (13%) 0 0 0 0,02 Moderate Aortic Regurgitation 4 (4%) 3 (8%) 0 NS Mitral valve disease 8 (9%) 2 (5%) 2 (6%) Mitral stenosis Moderate Severe 4 (4%) 2 (2%) 2 (2%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) NS Mitral Regurgitation Moderate Severe 4 (4%) 2 (2%) 2 (2%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) NS Tricuspid Regurgitation Moderate Severe 22 (24%) 11 (12%) 11 (12%) 8 (21%) 7 (18%) 1 (3%) 15 (48%) 9 (29%) 6 (19%) 0,028 Pulmonic valve disease Moderate Pulmonic Stenosis Moderate Pulmonic Regurgitation 6 (6%) 1 (1%) 5 (5%) 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%) 0 0 0 NS * Not Significant.


2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 588-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdellaziz Dahou ◽  
Julien Magne ◽  
Marie-Annick Clavel ◽  
Romain Capoulade ◽  
Philipp Emanuel Bartko ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Zilberszac ◽  
Andreas Gleiss ◽  
Ronny Schweitzer ◽  
Piergiorgio Bruno ◽  
Martin Andreas ◽  
...  

Abstract Long and mid-term data in Low-Flow Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis (LFLG-AS) are scarce. The present study sought to identify predictors of outcome in a sizeable cohort of patients with LFLG-AS. 76 consecutive patients with LFLG-AS (defined by a mean gradient <40 mmHg, an aortic valve area ≤1 cm2 and an ejection fraction ≤50%) were prospectively enrolled and followed at regular intervals. Events defined as aortic valve replacement (AVR) and death were assessed and overall survival was determined. 44 patients underwent AVR (10 transcatheter and 34 surgical) whilst intervention was not performed in 32 patients, including 9 patients that died during a median waiting time of 4 months. Survival was significantly better after AVR with survival rates of 91.8% (CI 71.1–97.9%), 83.0% (CI 60.7–93.3%) and 56.3% (CI 32.1–74.8%) at 1,2 and 5 years as compared to 84.3% (CI 66.2–93.1%), 52.9% (CI 33.7–69.0%) and 30.3% (CI 14.6–47.5%), respectively, for patients managed conservatively (p = 0.017). The presence of right ventricular dysfunction (HR 3.47 [1.70–7.09]) and significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) (HR 2.23 [1.13–4.39]) independently predicted overall mortality while the presence of significant TR (HR 3.40[1.38–8.35]) and higher aortic jet velocity (HR 0.91[0.82–1.00]) were independent predictors of mortality and survival after AVR. AVR is associated with improved long-term survival in patients with LFLG-AS. Treatment delays are associated with excessive mortality, warranting urgent treatment in eligible patients. Right ventricular involvement characterized by the presence of TR and/or right ventricular dysfunction, identifies patients at high risk of mortality under both conservative management and after AVR.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Orban ◽  
L Stolz ◽  
D Braun ◽  
T Stocker ◽  
K Stark ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Transcatheter edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair (TTVR) is a novel treatment option in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), right-sided heart failure and prohibitive surgical risk. Purpose We investigated whether RVRR can occur early after TTVR in patients with isolated TR and its potential association with clinical outcome. Method We measured right ventricular parameters by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) at baseline (BL) in 44 consecutive patients undergoing TTVR for isolated severe TR. We obtained follow-up (FU) TTEs after 1 month. Results At BL, we observed dilated RVs with an RV end-diastolic area (RVEDA) of 28.0±8.3cm2, RV mid diameter of 40.7±7.3mm and tricuspid annulus of 47.5±8.1mm. The majority of patients (63%) showed RV systolic dysfunction with either a tricuspid annular plane excursion (TAPSE) <17mm or fractional area change (FAC) <35%. In 40 Patients (90%), a periprocedural TR reduction by at least 1 degree was achieved (p<0.01). During further clinical FU (272±183 days), 21 patients died (of whom 14 had prior hospitalizations for heart failure before death), 8 patients had hospitalizations for heart failure, 1 patient underwent heart transplantation and 1 patient was lost to clinical FU. We acquired a short-term echocardiographic follow-up (Echo-FU) after 30 days in 36 patients (82%). TR reduction was stable after 1 month with a TR grade ≤2+ in 26 of 36 patients (72%, p<0.01 vs BL). We detected RVRR in the majority of patients with 1-month Echo-FU: RVEDA decreased from 28.8±8.2 to 26.3±7.4cm2 (p<0.01), RV mid diameter from 41.2±7.3 to 38.5±7.7mm (p<0.01) and tricuspid annulus from 48.3±8.3 to 42.8±6.6mm (Figure, p<0.01). We observed a non-significant trend towards reduction of TAPSE (17.5mm to 16.1 mm, p=0.12) and FAC (37.8% to 35.5%, p=0.17), which could represent a normalization of systolic function of a previously hyperactive RV. Next, we evaluated whether RVRR is potentially associated with clinical outcome. We stratified patients into two groups with more or less than median change in RVEDA, RV mid diameter and TV annulus. Fewer combined clinical events (time to death or repeat intervention or first hospitalization for heart failure) were observed in patients with pronounced decrease of RV mid diameter (p=0.03) and TV annulus (Figure, p=0.02) at FU. A decrease of RVEDA showed a non-significant trend towards better outcome (p=0.06). Figure 1 Conclusions Our report demonstrates that RVRR occurs already 1 month after TTVR for isolated TR and is associated with less clinical endpoints.


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