Tricuspid Annular Area and Leaflets Stretch Are Associated With Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation - Insights From Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography

Greater stretch of the septal and posterior leaflet between commissures and larger TA area are associated with significant TR in patients with severe MR. In order to prevent TR recurrence, the intervention of the septal leaflet in tricuspid annuloplasty may be beneficial. The precise implement of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography of tricuspid valve is valuable for a personalized strategy of tricuspid annuloplasty.