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A Case of Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Related to Traumatic Papillary Muscle Rupture.

ABSTRACT: A 25-year-old male presented after a motor vehicle accident with tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation, due to a flail TV secondary to papillary muscle rupture. We highlight the importance of three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging of the tricuspid valve and its utility in aiding a successful surgical repair.

SUBMITTER: Meel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7150701 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Case of Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Related to Traumatic Papillary Muscle Rupture.

Meel Ruchika R   Ngutshane Bongane B   Gonçalves Ricardo R   Mogaladi Shungu S  

Case reports in cardiology 20200331

A 25-year-old male presented after a motor vehicle accident with tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation, due to a flail TV secondary to papillary muscle rupture. We highlight the importance of three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging of the tricuspid valve and its utility in aiding a successful surgical repair. ...[more]