Fusion imaging guided implantation of a Tricento transcatheter heart valve for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 Nov 1;98(5):E780-E784. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29587. Epub 2021 Mar 23.

Abstract

We report the case of a 64-year-old patient with history of chronic kidney disease on dialysis who was repeatedly hospitalized due to hydropic decompensation. Right heart failure with secondary severe tricuspid regurgitation was diagnosed. An interventional approach was recommended due to the heavy calcification of the sinus venosus and the perioperative risk (EuroScore II 3.2%) and taking into account the explicit request of the patient. After analysis of a full-cycle computed tomography, the patient was eligible for the implantation of the Tricento transcatheter heart valve. The custom-made prosthesis was implanted successfully using periprocedural transoesophageal guidance supported by fusion imaging that integrates live co-registration. After implantation of the valve prosthesis, the primary result was excellent. The patient was discharged without further complications shortly after the procedure and her status is being closely monitored.

Keywords: fusion imaging; interventional cardiology; structural heart disease; tricuspid regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / surgery