Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Stages
Stage |
Definition |
Anatomy of the valve |
Hemodynamics of the valve |
Hemodynamic changes |
Symptoms
|
A |
At risk |
Primary TR
- Mild rheumatic change
- Mild prolapse
- Findings related to other conditions (IE, carcinoid, radiation)
- Presnece of an intra-annular RV pacemaker or ICD lead
- Cardiac transplant (biopsy related)
Secondary TR
- No abnomrla findings
- Beginning of annular dilation || Absent || Absent || Absent
|
B |
Progressive |
Primary
- Progressive leaflet deterioration/destruction
- Moderate-to-severe prolapse and limited chordal rupture
Secondary
- Beginning of annular dilation
- Moderate leaflet tethering || Mild TR
- Central jet area <5.0 cm2
- Undefined width of vena contracta
- Soft and parabolic CW jet density and contour
- Systolic dominance of hepatic vein flow
Moderate TR
- Central jet area 5–10 cm2
- Undefined width of vena contracta width but <0.70 cm
- Dense, variable CW jet density and contour
- Systolic blunting of hepatic vein flow || Mild TR
- Normal size of RV/RA/IVC
Moderate TR
- Absence of RV enlargement
- Absent or mild RA enlargement
- Absent or mild IVC enlargement with normal respirophasic variation
- Normal RA pressure || None
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References
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