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Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement

Definition

Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or malfunctioning tricuspid valve in the heart with an artificial valve. This procedure is performed using a catheter, which is inserted through a blood vessel in the groin and guided to the heart, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery.