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The Abbott TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair ( TEER ) system .
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Tricuspid valve regurgitation is a condition in which the valve between the two right heart chambers ( right ventricle and right atrium ) do not close properly , allowing blood to flow backward into the right atrium of the heart . This debilitating condition can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue , and , if untreated , may lead to more serious conditions such as atrial fibrillation , heart failure , or even sudden cardiac death .
Traditionally , treatment options for TR have been limited to high-risk surgeries or medical therapies . The FDA-approved Abbott TriClip offers a less invasive alternative . The TriClip is delivered to the heart via a catheter inserted through the femoral vein in the leg , where it works by clipping the tricuspid valve leaflets together to reduce the backflow of blood . Designed specifically for the right side of the heart and the tricuspid valve ’ s complex anatomy , the system enables physicians to independently grasp and clip the valve ’ s leaflets , improving heart efficiency and alleviating symptoms of TR .
“ With the TriClip system , we now have a safer , minimally invasive approach to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation ,” said Rajiv Tayal , MD , Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Program at The Valley Hospital . “ This device provides patients with a minimally invasive alternative to surgery , which can lead to improved heart function and quality of life .”
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