Medical Update: The Tricuspid Valve Is Not "Forgotten" Anymore

The tricuspid valve is often referred to as the “forgotten valve” as patient awareness and new medical innovations specific to tricuspid valve therapy has been dismal for several decades. However, new research, surgical techniques, transcatheter devices, and clinical trials are transforming the management and the treatment of tricuspid valve disease. In this video, Dr. Gorav Ailawadi, Chair of Cardiac Surgery at Michigan Medicine, explains why the field of tricuspid valve therapy is now an exciting segment of cardiac care. (Video posted on March 21, 2023)