BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic-assisted technology can ensure that doctors can implement minimally invasive treatment through the right intercostal incision or small incision of the lower sternum.This approach not only can ...BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic-assisted technology can ensure that doctors can implement minimally invasive treatment through the right intercostal incision or small incision of the lower sternum.This approach not only can achieve a cardiac correction effect equivalent to that of a thoracotomy but also has the benefit of a clear surgical field ensuring the safety of surgical treatment.AIM To investigate the effect of thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty in patients with tricuspid valve disease.METHODS A total of 41 patients with tricuspid valve disease underwent traditional thoracotomy treatment between January 2018 and June 2020.Forty-one patients with tricuspid valve disease who underwent thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty treatment between July 2020 and June 2021 in our hospital were selected as controls for our retrospective analysis.The study group underwent thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty,while traditional thoracotomy was performed in the control group.The operation conditions(the duration of extracorporeal circulation,aorta blocking,endotracheal intubation,and surgery),inflammatory response-related indices(C-reactive protein and white blood cell count)before and after surgery,parameters related to myocardial injury(myocardial troponin T,creatine kinase isoenzyme,creatine kinase,and lactate dehydrogenase),and the incidence of adverse events in the two groups was counted.RESULTS The duration of extracorporeal circulation(109.35±50.31 min),aortic occlusion(94.26±59.61 min),endotracheal intubation(12.59±3.54 h),and hospital stay(5.29±2.34 d)in the study group were shorter than those in the control group(114.91±46.98 min,101.37±61.44 min,13.11±4.01 h,7.09±3.11 d,respectively).The difference in hospital stay between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Serum C-reactive protein level(4.69±1.35 mg/L)and white blood cell count(6.21±1.97×10^(9)/L)in the study group were found to be not significantly different than those in the control group(5.01±1.18 mg/L,5.98±2.01×10^(9)/L,respectively;P>0.05).Myocardial troponin T(0.04±0.02 ng/mL),creatine kinase isoenzyme(4.02±1.11 mg/mL),creatine kinase(91.35±10.44 U/L),and lactate dehydrogenase(179.81±60.04 U/L)in the study group were also not statistically significant different than those in the control group(0.05±0.03 ng/mL,3.97±1.05 mg/mL,89.69±13.05 U/L,186.35±56.96 U/L;P>0.05).After the operation,serum C-reactive protein level(7.89±1.73 mg/L)and white blood cell count(10.76±2.35×10^(9)/L)in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group(9.96±2.04 mg/L,14.84±3.07×10^(9)/L,respectively)(P<0.05).In addition,myocardial troponin T(0.89±0.32 ng/mL),creatine kinase isoenzyme(26.96±4.95 mg/mL),creatine kinase(608.32±202.33 U/L),and lactate dehydrogenase(282.56±101.34 U/L)in the study group were lower than those in the control group(2.61±0.69 ng/mL,34.37±6.87 mg/mL,689.94±214.64 U/L,369.15±114.46 U/L)(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse events in the study group(4.88%)was lower than that in the control group(19.51%)(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty can achieve good results in treating patients with tricuspid valve disease,reduce the risk of adverse events,and promote the rapid recovery of patients.展开更多
Objective To analyze whether association of edge to edge valve repair with artificial ring annuloplasty would result in better results in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) . Methods From April,2001 to ...Objective To analyze whether association of edge to edge valve repair with artificial ring annuloplasty would result in better results in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) . Methods From April,2001 to May, 2010,41 patients underwent tricuspid valve repair to treat severe TR were studied. Twenty-one patients were done artificial ring annuloplasty alone (group R) and twenty patients were done artificial ring annuloplasty associated with edge to edge valve repair (group E) . All the展开更多
Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is frequently associated with severe mitral stenosis (MS), the importance of significant TR was often neglected. However, TR influences the outcome of patients. The aim of...Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is frequently associated with severe mitral stenosis (MS), the importance of significant TR was often neglected. However, TR influences the outcome of patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) procedure in rheumatic heart disease patients with mitral valve (MV) stenosis and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Methods: Two hundred and twenty patients were enrolled in this study due to rheumatic heart disease with MS combined with TR. Mitral balloon catheter made in China was used to expand MV. The following parameters were measured before and after PBMV: MV area (MVA), TR area (TRA), atrial pressure and diameter, and pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). The patients were followed for 6 months to 9 years. Results: After PBMV, the MVAs increased significantly (1.7 ± 0.3 cm2 vs. 0.9 ± 0.3 cm2, P 〈 0.01); TRA significantly decreased (6.3 ± 1.7 cm2 vs. 14.2 ± 6.5 cm2, P 〈 0.01), right atrial area (RAA) decreased significantly (21,5 ± 4.5 cm2 vs. 25.4 ± 4.3 cm〈 P 〈 0.05), TRA/RAA (%) decreased significantly (29.3 ± 3.2% vs. 44.2 ± 3.6%, P 〈 0.01). TR velocity (TRV) and TR continue time (TRT) as well as TRV - TRT decreased significantly ( 183.4± 9.4 cm/s vs. 254.5 ± 10.7 cm/s, P 〈 0.01 ; 185.7 ± 13.6 ms vs. 238.6 ±l 1.3 ms, P 〈 0.01 ; 34.2 ±5.6 cm vs. 60.7 ± 8.5 cm, P 〈 0.01, respectively), The postoperative left atrial diameter (LAD) significantly reduced (41.3 ± 6.2 mm vs. 49.8± 6.8 mm, P 〈 0.01) and the postoperative right atrial diameter (RAD) significantly reduced (28.7 ±5.6 mm vs. 46.5 ± 6.3 mm, P 〈 0.01 ); the postoperative left atrium pressure significantly reduced ( 15.6 ± 6.1 mmHg vs. 26.5 ± 6.6 mmHg, P 〈 0.01 ), the postoperative right atrial pressure decreased significantly ( 13.2 ±2.4 mmHg vs. 18.5 ±4.3 mmHg, P 〈 0.01 ). The pulmonary arterial pressure decreased significantly after PBMV (48.2 ± 10.3 mmHg vs. 60.6 ±15.5 mmHg, P 〈 0.01). The symptom of chest tightness and short of breath obviously alleviated. All cases followed-up for 6 months to 9 years (average 75± 32 months), 2 patients with severe regurgitation died (1 case of massive cerebral infarction, and 1 case of heart failure after 6 years and 8 years, respectively), 2 cases lost access. At the end of follow-up, MVA has been reduced compared with the postoperative (1.4 ± 0.4 cm2 vs. 1.7 ±0.3 cm2, P 〈 0.05); LAD slightly increased compared with the postoperative (45.2 ± 5.7 mm vs. 41.4 ± 6.3 mm, P 〈 0.05), RAD slightly also increased compared with the postoperative (36.1 ± 6.3 mm vs. 28.6 ± 5.5 mm, P 〈 0.05), but did not recover to the preoperative level. TRA slightly increased compared with the postoperative, but the difference was not statistically significant (P 〉 0.05). The PAP and left ventricular ejection fraction appeared no statistical difference compared with the postoperative (P 〉 0.05), the remaining patients without serious complications. Conclusions: PBMV is a safe and effective procedure for MS combined with TR in patients of rheumatic heart disease. It can alleviate the symptoms and reduce the size of TR. It can also improve the quality-of-life and prognosis. Its recent and mid-term efficacy is certain. While its long-term efficacy remains to be observed.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of external valvuloplasty technique in deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs Methods External valvuloplasty of the femoral vein valve was perf...Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of external valvuloplasty technique in deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs Methods External valvuloplasty of the femoral vein valve was performed in 30 patients(41 limbs) with deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs The patients ranged in age from 16 to 69 years (±s , 50 8±9 2) External valvuloplasty of the first pair of superficial femoral vein valve was carried out in all limbs External valvuloplasty of the second pair of superficial femoral vein valve was added in 7 limbs and valvuloplasty of the common femoral vein valve in 6 limbs Results Venous claudication, swelling, aching disappeared in 78 0% limbs (32), obvious improvement was seen in 22 0% (9), and varicosis disappeared in all limbs Ulcer healing was observed in 80% (8/10) limbs Deep venous valve sufficiency was shown in 90 2% limbs, and reflux Ⅰ°-Ⅱ° in 4 by color Doppler Conclusion External valvuloplasty is an effective method to treat deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs展开更多
Objective: To investigate the optimal time and procedure of surgical treatment of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency. Methods: From May 1984 to September 2004, eight patients underwent operation for traumatic tricus...Objective: To investigate the optimal time and procedure of surgical treatment of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency. Methods: From May 1984 to September 2004, eight patients underwent operation for traumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency. All patients, male, aged from 7 to 67 years [ median: 38 years, mean: ( 38.5 ± 18. 1 ) years ]. The intervals between trauma and operation ranged from 1 month to 20 years [median: 19 months, mean: (52.5 ± 80.3) months) ]. In seven patients, tricuspid insufficiency was attributed to blunt chest trauma including vehicle accident in three patients and the other patient is a stab wound. Diagnosis was confirmed by echocardiography. Pre-operative cardiac functions in patients were classified as New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes Ⅱ-Ⅳ. During operation, the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve was completely or partially flailed as a result of chordal rupture in all patients. Chordal rupture of septal leaflet was found in one patient. Anterior leaflet was perforated in two patients. Septal leaflet was retracted and adherent to ventricular septum in two patients. Valve repair was intended for all patients. Finally, valve repair was performed successfully in 3 patients and tricuspid replacement was performed in 5 patients. Results: No early or late death occurred. With a follow-up through clinical manifestation and echocardiography for 7-129 months [median: 39 months, mean: (53.4 ± 42.8 ) months ], all patients were classified as NYHA class Ⅰ, without any changes. Conclusions: The satisfactory treatment of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency can be obtained by surgical treatment. Earlier surgery may increase the feasibility of tricuspid valve repair and prevent the deterioration of right ventricular function.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the mid-and long-term clinical effects of tricuspid valvuloplasty with the implantation of an artificial plastic ring.Methods: Data of 677 patients who had functional tricuspid regurgitation ...Objective: To investigate the mid-and long-term clinical effects of tricuspid valvuloplasty with the implantation of an artificial plastic ring.Methods: Data of 677 patients who had functional tricuspid regurgitation and left cardiac valve disease and underwent tricuspid valvuloplasty and left cardiac valve surgery were retrospectively.Among these patients, 353 underwent simple suture annuloplasty(group A) while the rest 324 patients underwent artificial plastic ring annuloplasty(group B).The two-year and more-than-two-year clinical and ultrasonocardiograph(UCG) follow-up data of the two groups were obtained and compared.Results: A total of 600 patients(88.6%) completed the long-term follow-up(more than two years).The two-year follow-up showed no significant difference in the incidence of mild tricuspid regurgitation between the two groups(82.2% vs.92.7%, P=0.37).However, there were significantly more cases that developed into moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation in group A than in group B(17.8% vs.7.3%, P=0.031).The long-term follow-up revealed that the recurrence rate of tricuspid regurgitation in group B was significantly lower than that in group A(11.0% vs.25.0%, P=0.029), and the ratio of cases developing into moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation in group A was significantly higher than that in group B(28.9% vs.9.9%, P=0.007).The comparison between the two intra-group time segments showed that the development of tricuspid regurgitation in group A was significantly increased(28.9% vs.17.8%, P=0.022), but in group B it was relatively stable(9.9% vs.7.3%, P=0.52).Conclusions: Artificial ring annuloplasty is associated with significantly less tricuspid regurgitation than simple suture annuloplasty.展开更多
Objectives To introduce ourexperience in treatment of ventricular septal defectswith aortic valve insufficiency. Methods A total of147 cases was involved in a nine-year retrospectivestudy. Age ranged from 5 months to ...Objectives To introduce ourexperience in treatment of ventricular septal defectswith aortic valve insufficiency. Methods A total of147 cases was involved in a nine-year retrospectivestudy. Age ranged from 5 months to 15 years (mean,7.60± 4.12 years). All had been diagnosed by thor-ough history, physical examinations, chestroentgenogram, two -dimensional echocardiogram.Some 103 patients had taken catheterization and an-giocardiography. 91 (61.9%) cases underwent theprocedure of VSD closure, 31 (21.08%) had aorticvalvuloplasty simultaneously, and 25 (17.02%) wereperformed VSD closure plus aortic valve replacement.Results Among the 147 patients, 137 (93.19%) havefully recovered, 6 (4.08%) improved, and 4 patientsdied (2.73%). Conclusions As soon as being diag-nosed as subarterial VSD, surgical interventionshould be recommended at an early date. The cases ofperimembranous VSD also need close follow-up. OnceAI occurs, operations should be taken in time. Thecases without AI ought to accept treatment duringschool age.展开更多
objective:Severe tricuspid regurgitation frequently leads to increased mortality and a poor prognosis.Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER)for tricuspid valve regurgitation has been reported as a safe alternative to...objective:Severe tricuspid regurgitation frequently leads to increased mortality and a poor prognosis.Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER)for tricuspid valve regurgitation has been reported as a safe alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.This study endeavors to assess the efficacy and safety of a newly designed Neoblazar TEER system in this high-risk population.Methods:This investigation was structured as a prospective,single-arm,first-in-man trial in China(ClinicalTrials.gov number:NCT05497141).From August 2022 to October 2022,patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation were enrolled from 3 centers(Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital,Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital,and Wuhan Union Hospital).The primary endpoint was achieving a minimum 1-grade reduction in tricuspid regurgitation at the 6-month post-TEER intervention,in addition to the pertinent New York Heart Association class.Scheduled echocardiographic evaluations were conducted at the following distinct intervals:baseline,discharge,1 month,and 6 months post-TEER intervention.Results:A total of 10 patients were enrolled in the study.Immediately after the TEER procedure with the Neoblazar system,massive tricuspid regurgitation(grade 5+)at baseline decreased to moderate-severe tricuspid regurgitation(grade 3+)in 2 patients and the optimal tricuspid regurgitation reduction(severe tricuspid regurgitation(grade 4+)to mild tricuspid regurgitation(grade 1+)were achieved in 6 patients.After 6 months of follow-up,tricuspid regurgitation reduction was found to be durable in all enrolled patients,among whom at least 1 grade of tricuspid regurgitation reduction was sustained,even without reintervention.Consistently,the New York Heart Association class among these subjects significantly improved,with the percentage of patients categorized as class I-ll increasing from 0/10 at baseline to 5/10 after 1 month(P=0.015)and 8/10 after 6 months(P<0.001).Conclusion:Tricuspid TEER with the newly designed Neoblazar system appears to be a feasible and safe alternative in treating patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation.However,the implementation of larger and more robust randomized trials is still necessary for further verification of the potential benefits.展开更多
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China,No.2016GXNSFAA380079.
文摘BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic-assisted technology can ensure that doctors can implement minimally invasive treatment through the right intercostal incision or small incision of the lower sternum.This approach not only can achieve a cardiac correction effect equivalent to that of a thoracotomy but also has the benefit of a clear surgical field ensuring the safety of surgical treatment.AIM To investigate the effect of thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty in patients with tricuspid valve disease.METHODS A total of 41 patients with tricuspid valve disease underwent traditional thoracotomy treatment between January 2018 and June 2020.Forty-one patients with tricuspid valve disease who underwent thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty treatment between July 2020 and June 2021 in our hospital were selected as controls for our retrospective analysis.The study group underwent thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty,while traditional thoracotomy was performed in the control group.The operation conditions(the duration of extracorporeal circulation,aorta blocking,endotracheal intubation,and surgery),inflammatory response-related indices(C-reactive protein and white blood cell count)before and after surgery,parameters related to myocardial injury(myocardial troponin T,creatine kinase isoenzyme,creatine kinase,and lactate dehydrogenase),and the incidence of adverse events in the two groups was counted.RESULTS The duration of extracorporeal circulation(109.35±50.31 min),aortic occlusion(94.26±59.61 min),endotracheal intubation(12.59±3.54 h),and hospital stay(5.29±2.34 d)in the study group were shorter than those in the control group(114.91±46.98 min,101.37±61.44 min,13.11±4.01 h,7.09±3.11 d,respectively).The difference in hospital stay between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Serum C-reactive protein level(4.69±1.35 mg/L)and white blood cell count(6.21±1.97×10^(9)/L)in the study group were found to be not significantly different than those in the control group(5.01±1.18 mg/L,5.98±2.01×10^(9)/L,respectively;P>0.05).Myocardial troponin T(0.04±0.02 ng/mL),creatine kinase isoenzyme(4.02±1.11 mg/mL),creatine kinase(91.35±10.44 U/L),and lactate dehydrogenase(179.81±60.04 U/L)in the study group were also not statistically significant different than those in the control group(0.05±0.03 ng/mL,3.97±1.05 mg/mL,89.69±13.05 U/L,186.35±56.96 U/L;P>0.05).After the operation,serum C-reactive protein level(7.89±1.73 mg/L)and white blood cell count(10.76±2.35×10^(9)/L)in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group(9.96±2.04 mg/L,14.84±3.07×10^(9)/L,respectively)(P<0.05).In addition,myocardial troponin T(0.89±0.32 ng/mL),creatine kinase isoenzyme(26.96±4.95 mg/mL),creatine kinase(608.32±202.33 U/L),and lactate dehydrogenase(282.56±101.34 U/L)in the study group were lower than those in the control group(2.61±0.69 ng/mL,34.37±6.87 mg/mL,689.94±214.64 U/L,369.15±114.46 U/L)(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse events in the study group(4.88%)was lower than that in the control group(19.51%)(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Thoracoscopic tricuspid valvuloplasty can achieve good results in treating patients with tricuspid valve disease,reduce the risk of adverse events,and promote the rapid recovery of patients.
文摘Objective To analyze whether association of edge to edge valve repair with artificial ring annuloplasty would result in better results in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) . Methods From April,2001 to May, 2010,41 patients underwent tricuspid valve repair to treat severe TR were studied. Twenty-one patients were done artificial ring annuloplasty alone (group R) and twenty patients were done artificial ring annuloplasty associated with edge to edge valve repair (group E) . All the
文摘Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is frequently associated with severe mitral stenosis (MS), the importance of significant TR was often neglected. However, TR influences the outcome of patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) procedure in rheumatic heart disease patients with mitral valve (MV) stenosis and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Methods: Two hundred and twenty patients were enrolled in this study due to rheumatic heart disease with MS combined with TR. Mitral balloon catheter made in China was used to expand MV. The following parameters were measured before and after PBMV: MV area (MVA), TR area (TRA), atrial pressure and diameter, and pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). The patients were followed for 6 months to 9 years. Results: After PBMV, the MVAs increased significantly (1.7 ± 0.3 cm2 vs. 0.9 ± 0.3 cm2, P 〈 0.01); TRA significantly decreased (6.3 ± 1.7 cm2 vs. 14.2 ± 6.5 cm2, P 〈 0.01), right atrial area (RAA) decreased significantly (21,5 ± 4.5 cm2 vs. 25.4 ± 4.3 cm〈 P 〈 0.05), TRA/RAA (%) decreased significantly (29.3 ± 3.2% vs. 44.2 ± 3.6%, P 〈 0.01). TR velocity (TRV) and TR continue time (TRT) as well as TRV - TRT decreased significantly ( 183.4± 9.4 cm/s vs. 254.5 ± 10.7 cm/s, P 〈 0.01 ; 185.7 ± 13.6 ms vs. 238.6 ±l 1.3 ms, P 〈 0.01 ; 34.2 ±5.6 cm vs. 60.7 ± 8.5 cm, P 〈 0.01, respectively), The postoperative left atrial diameter (LAD) significantly reduced (41.3 ± 6.2 mm vs. 49.8± 6.8 mm, P 〈 0.01) and the postoperative right atrial diameter (RAD) significantly reduced (28.7 ±5.6 mm vs. 46.5 ± 6.3 mm, P 〈 0.01 ); the postoperative left atrium pressure significantly reduced ( 15.6 ± 6.1 mmHg vs. 26.5 ± 6.6 mmHg, P 〈 0.01 ), the postoperative right atrial pressure decreased significantly ( 13.2 ±2.4 mmHg vs. 18.5 ±4.3 mmHg, P 〈 0.01 ). The pulmonary arterial pressure decreased significantly after PBMV (48.2 ± 10.3 mmHg vs. 60.6 ±15.5 mmHg, P 〈 0.01). The symptom of chest tightness and short of breath obviously alleviated. All cases followed-up for 6 months to 9 years (average 75± 32 months), 2 patients with severe regurgitation died (1 case of massive cerebral infarction, and 1 case of heart failure after 6 years and 8 years, respectively), 2 cases lost access. At the end of follow-up, MVA has been reduced compared with the postoperative (1.4 ± 0.4 cm2 vs. 1.7 ±0.3 cm2, P 〈 0.05); LAD slightly increased compared with the postoperative (45.2 ± 5.7 mm vs. 41.4 ± 6.3 mm, P 〈 0.05), RAD slightly also increased compared with the postoperative (36.1 ± 6.3 mm vs. 28.6 ± 5.5 mm, P 〈 0.05), but did not recover to the preoperative level. TRA slightly increased compared with the postoperative, but the difference was not statistically significant (P 〉 0.05). The PAP and left ventricular ejection fraction appeared no statistical difference compared with the postoperative (P 〉 0.05), the remaining patients without serious complications. Conclusions: PBMV is a safe and effective procedure for MS combined with TR in patients of rheumatic heart disease. It can alleviate the symptoms and reduce the size of TR. It can also improve the quality-of-life and prognosis. Its recent and mid-term efficacy is certain. While its long-term efficacy remains to be observed.
文摘Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of external valvuloplasty technique in deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs Methods External valvuloplasty of the femoral vein valve was performed in 30 patients(41 limbs) with deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs The patients ranged in age from 16 to 69 years (±s , 50 8±9 2) External valvuloplasty of the first pair of superficial femoral vein valve was carried out in all limbs External valvuloplasty of the second pair of superficial femoral vein valve was added in 7 limbs and valvuloplasty of the common femoral vein valve in 6 limbs Results Venous claudication, swelling, aching disappeared in 78 0% limbs (32), obvious improvement was seen in 22 0% (9), and varicosis disappeared in all limbs Ulcer healing was observed in 80% (8/10) limbs Deep venous valve sufficiency was shown in 90 2% limbs, and reflux Ⅰ°-Ⅱ° in 4 by color Doppler Conclusion External valvuloplasty is an effective method to treat deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs
文摘Objective: To investigate the optimal time and procedure of surgical treatment of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency. Methods: From May 1984 to September 2004, eight patients underwent operation for traumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency. All patients, male, aged from 7 to 67 years [ median: 38 years, mean: ( 38.5 ± 18. 1 ) years ]. The intervals between trauma and operation ranged from 1 month to 20 years [median: 19 months, mean: (52.5 ± 80.3) months) ]. In seven patients, tricuspid insufficiency was attributed to blunt chest trauma including vehicle accident in three patients and the other patient is a stab wound. Diagnosis was confirmed by echocardiography. Pre-operative cardiac functions in patients were classified as New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes Ⅱ-Ⅳ. During operation, the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve was completely or partially flailed as a result of chordal rupture in all patients. Chordal rupture of septal leaflet was found in one patient. Anterior leaflet was perforated in two patients. Septal leaflet was retracted and adherent to ventricular septum in two patients. Valve repair was intended for all patients. Finally, valve repair was performed successfully in 3 patients and tricuspid replacement was performed in 5 patients. Results: No early or late death occurred. With a follow-up through clinical manifestation and echocardiography for 7-129 months [median: 39 months, mean: (53.4 ± 42.8 ) months ], all patients were classified as NYHA class Ⅰ, without any changes. Conclusions: The satisfactory treatment of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency can be obtained by surgical treatment. Earlier surgery may increase the feasibility of tricuspid valve repair and prevent the deterioration of right ventricular function.
文摘Objective: To investigate the mid-and long-term clinical effects of tricuspid valvuloplasty with the implantation of an artificial plastic ring.Methods: Data of 677 patients who had functional tricuspid regurgitation and left cardiac valve disease and underwent tricuspid valvuloplasty and left cardiac valve surgery were retrospectively.Among these patients, 353 underwent simple suture annuloplasty(group A) while the rest 324 patients underwent artificial plastic ring annuloplasty(group B).The two-year and more-than-two-year clinical and ultrasonocardiograph(UCG) follow-up data of the two groups were obtained and compared.Results: A total of 600 patients(88.6%) completed the long-term follow-up(more than two years).The two-year follow-up showed no significant difference in the incidence of mild tricuspid regurgitation between the two groups(82.2% vs.92.7%, P=0.37).However, there were significantly more cases that developed into moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation in group A than in group B(17.8% vs.7.3%, P=0.031).The long-term follow-up revealed that the recurrence rate of tricuspid regurgitation in group B was significantly lower than that in group A(11.0% vs.25.0%, P=0.029), and the ratio of cases developing into moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation in group A was significantly higher than that in group B(28.9% vs.9.9%, P=0.007).The comparison between the two intra-group time segments showed that the development of tricuspid regurgitation in group A was significantly increased(28.9% vs.17.8%, P=0.022), but in group B it was relatively stable(9.9% vs.7.3%, P=0.52).Conclusions: Artificial ring annuloplasty is associated with significantly less tricuspid regurgitation than simple suture annuloplasty.
文摘Objectives To introduce ourexperience in treatment of ventricular septal defectswith aortic valve insufficiency. Methods A total of147 cases was involved in a nine-year retrospectivestudy. Age ranged from 5 months to 15 years (mean,7.60± 4.12 years). All had been diagnosed by thor-ough history, physical examinations, chestroentgenogram, two -dimensional echocardiogram.Some 103 patients had taken catheterization and an-giocardiography. 91 (61.9%) cases underwent theprocedure of VSD closure, 31 (21.08%) had aorticvalvuloplasty simultaneously, and 25 (17.02%) wereperformed VSD closure plus aortic valve replacement.Results Among the 147 patients, 137 (93.19%) havefully recovered, 6 (4.08%) improved, and 4 patientsdied (2.73%). Conclusions As soon as being diag-nosed as subarterial VSD, surgical interventionshould be recommended at an early date. The cases ofperimembranous VSD also need close follow-up. OnceAI occurs, operations should be taken in time. Thecases without AI ought to accept treatment duringschool age.
基金National Key Researchand Development Program(2022YFC2503400)Yunnan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases(202302AA310045).
文摘objective:Severe tricuspid regurgitation frequently leads to increased mortality and a poor prognosis.Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair(TEER)for tricuspid valve regurgitation has been reported as a safe alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.This study endeavors to assess the efficacy and safety of a newly designed Neoblazar TEER system in this high-risk population.Methods:This investigation was structured as a prospective,single-arm,first-in-man trial in China(ClinicalTrials.gov number:NCT05497141).From August 2022 to October 2022,patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation were enrolled from 3 centers(Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital,Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital,and Wuhan Union Hospital).The primary endpoint was achieving a minimum 1-grade reduction in tricuspid regurgitation at the 6-month post-TEER intervention,in addition to the pertinent New York Heart Association class.Scheduled echocardiographic evaluations were conducted at the following distinct intervals:baseline,discharge,1 month,and 6 months post-TEER intervention.Results:A total of 10 patients were enrolled in the study.Immediately after the TEER procedure with the Neoblazar system,massive tricuspid regurgitation(grade 5+)at baseline decreased to moderate-severe tricuspid regurgitation(grade 3+)in 2 patients and the optimal tricuspid regurgitation reduction(severe tricuspid regurgitation(grade 4+)to mild tricuspid regurgitation(grade 1+)were achieved in 6 patients.After 6 months of follow-up,tricuspid regurgitation reduction was found to be durable in all enrolled patients,among whom at least 1 grade of tricuspid regurgitation reduction was sustained,even without reintervention.Consistently,the New York Heart Association class among these subjects significantly improved,with the percentage of patients categorized as class I-ll increasing from 0/10 at baseline to 5/10 after 1 month(P=0.015)and 8/10 after 6 months(P<0.001).Conclusion:Tricuspid TEER with the newly designed Neoblazar system appears to be a feasible and safe alternative in treating patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation.However,the implementation of larger and more robust randomized trials is still necessary for further verification of the potential benefits.