Initial Results after the Implementation of an Edge-To-Edge Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair Program

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair (TTVr) has emerged as an alternative for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR). We report our initial experience with an edge-to-edge TTVr system in a high-volume institution. Methods: We included consecutive patients who underwent edge-to-edge TTVr systems. The primary efficacy endpoint was a reduction in the TR of at least one grade. The primary safety endpoint was procedure-related clinical serious adverse events. Results: A total of 28 patients underwent TTVr with edge-to-edge systems. All patients presented with at least severe TR with a high impact on quality of life (82% of patients in NYHA class >= III). The Triclip system was the most used device (89%). The primary efficacy endpoint was met in all patients. Only one patient experienced a procedural complication (femoral pseudoaneurysm). At three-month follow-up, 83% of patients were in NYHA I or II (18% baseline vs. 83% 3 months follow-up; p < 0.001). Echocardiography follow-up showed residual TR <= 2 in 79% of patients (paired p < 0.001). At the maximum follow-up (median follow up = 372 days), no patients had died. Conclusions: Edge-to-edge TTVr systems seem to represent a very valid alternative to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with TR as depicted by the favorable efficacy and safety.