Echocardiographic Progression of Peak Tricuspid Regurgitant Velocity Among Medicare Beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peak tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV) on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is a commonly obtained parameter and robust predictor of subsequent adverse clinical outcomes.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors and clinical significance of TRV progression.

Methods

We retrospectively linked consecutive outpatient TTE reports from our institution to 2005 to 2017 Medicare claims. Individuals with prior tricuspid surgery, endocarditis, tricuspid stenosis, missing TRV values, TTEs performed during inpatient hospitalization, or <2 TTEs were excluded.

Results

A total of 4,572 patients (mean age 67.8 ± 11.9 years, 50.4% female) received 13,273 TTEs over a median follow-up of 7.4 (IQR: 4.5-6.9) years. TRV increased by a mean

SUBMITTER: Kholdani CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10583835 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature