Long-Term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Replacement in the Current Era

BackgroundRegardless of the indication, tricuspid valve replacement (TVR) has historically been associated with high mortality and morbidity. We report the results of our experience in a high-risk patient population with an emphasis on operative mortality, long-term survival, and valve related events according to the type of prosthesis.MethodsBetween 1985 and 1999 TVR was performed in 81 patients (isolated n = 25, combined with valve surgery n =...