Publications by authors named "P Boekstegers"
Article Synopsis
- Atrial secondary tricuspid regurgitation (A-STR) is a subtype of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (STR) that is often treated with transcatheter tricuspid valve edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER), showing distinct patient characteristics and treatment outcomes.
- A study involving 641 patients revealed that 31% had A-STR, which was linked to better heart function, a higher presence of atrial fibrillation, and more effective TR reduction post-procedure compared to nonatrial STR patients.
- A-STR patients experienced improved survival rates and lower symptomatic burdens after treatment; only 38% remained symptomatic (NYHA class ≥III) after 2 years, compared to 46
Article Synopsis
- - The MITRA-PRO registry shows that evaluating residual mitral regurgitation (MR) using 3D-Vena Contracta Area (VCA) is key for predicting patient survival after mitral valve repairs (TEER).
- - A study of 823 patients found that lower levels of residual MR (measured by 3D-VCA) correlate with reduced 1-year mortality, establishing 0.07 cm as a critical threshold for patient survival post-procedure.
- - The findings suggest that 3D-VCA is an effective tool for assessing MR during TEER, with lower residual MR levels associated with better survival outcomes.
Aims: Conventional parameters of right ventricular (RV) function are load-dependent and therefore do not accurately reflect contractility in patients with relevant tricuspid regurgitation (TR). RV adaptability to load has been characterized using the Dandel's index in patients with heart failure, but its prognostic value in patients undergoing tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) has not been investigated so far.
Methods And Results: From the EuroTR registry (2019 to 2022), patients with complete datasets and a minimum of 2-years of follow-up were included.