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MMCTS (March 28, 2008). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.002774
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Tricuspid valve replacement with a bioprosthetic valve

Hyde M. Russell, Patrick M. McCarthy, Richard Lee, S. Chris Malaisrie and Edwin C. McGee Jr*

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, 201 East Huron St, Suite 11-140, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

* Corresponding author: Tel: +1-312-695-0454; fax: +1-312-695-1903 emcgee{at}nmh.org

Significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is present in many patients with heart failure. Valve replacement is necessary in patients in whom the valve is irreparable or in whom there is a high risk of late failure. The following manuscript and videos describe our approach to tricuspid valve replacement with a bioprosthetic valve.

Key Words: Heart failure • Tricuspid regurgitation • Valve replacement

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