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New Treatment Options Available for Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

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Traditionally, cardiothoracic surgeons have repaired or replaced the tricuspid valve during open-heart surgery and only when absolutely necessary; such surgeries are complex and risky. Catheter-based procedures offer an alternative for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery.

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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Performs Landmark Heart Valve Surgery

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milla1cf Mon, 06/10/2024 - 17:58 June 10, 2024 — Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has successfully completed the first commercial tricuspid clip procedure in the Carolinas, performed in May at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

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8 Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

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Due to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, there are continuous advancements in cardiac surgery techniques. Among these innovations, minimally invasive cardiac surgery stands out as a game-changer, offering numerous benefits over traditional open-heart surgery.

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Abbott Announces FDA Approval of First-of-its-kind Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve, TriClip

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its TriClip, a first-of-its-kind device to repair leaky tricuspid heart valve, for which more than 1.6 are affected by tricuspid regurgitation, 1 which can severely impact quality of life. Abbott has announced U.S million people in the U.S. are estimated to be affected. and Lynn C.

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People With Tricuspid Valve Disease Have New Treatment Options

DAIC

Traditionally, cardiothoracic surgeons have repaired or replaced the tricuspid valve during open-heart surgery and only when absolutely necessary; such surgeries are complex and risky. Catheter-based procedures offer an alternative for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery.