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Echocardiographic Analysis of an Extracellular Matrix Tricuspid Valve
Author(s) -
Cua Clifford L.,
Kollins Kevin,
McConnell Patrick I.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1111/echo.12650
Subject(s) - tricuspid valve , extracellular matrix , regurgitation (circulation) , cardiology , medicine , atrioventricular valve , heart valve , ventricle , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Mini‐Abstract Tricuspid valve construction using extracellular matrix ( ECM ) is a relatively new procedure. In this case, a 26‐year‐old woman with a history of severe tricuspid valve regurgitation secondary to congenital valve dysplasia underwent tricuspid valve surgery. Tricuspid valve repair was unsuccessful and thus a 34‐mm extracellular matrix cylinder valve ( ECM ‐ CV ) was constructed for valve replacement. The ECM ‐ CV is clearly imaged using echocardiography, especially three‐dimensional imaging that can help define valve function. As the use of ECM for valve construction increases, echocardiography will play an essential role in evaluating the function and mechanics of these novel valves.