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Contemporary Trends in the Use and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation
Sunday, December 31, 2017
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Source Name: Journal of the American Heart Association
Source URL: http://jaha.ahajournals.org/content/6/12/e007597
The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was evaluated to assess tricupsid valve surgery. Isolated and concurrent tricuspid surgery outcomes are analyzed. The authors conclude that "surgical treatment of TR remains underused and is associated with high operative morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalizations, and considerable cost."
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