Abstract
Experimental models of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are needed to study the percutaneous placement of prosthetic atrioventricular valves. The purpose of this study was to develop an appropriate simple and reproducible percutaneous experimental model for creation of tricuspid regurgitation. Tricuspid regurgitation was successfully created through papillary muscle avulsion using a guide-wire loop in seven sheep with regurgitation documented on right ventricular angiograms and a significant increase in heart rate and right atrial pressures. Acute onset of tricuspid regurgitation was poorly tolerated in one animal that died. Autopsy examinations showed avulsion of one papillary muscle in four animals and two papillary muscles in three animals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-136 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Jan |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:H.H. was supported by the Swiss National Foundation (SSMBS), Novartis Foundation Switzerland, and the Swiss Society of Radiology.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine