U.S., Dec. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07296016) titled 'The Asia-Pacific Mitral & Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve/Valve-in-Ring Registry' on Nov. 21.
Brief Summary: A significant number of patients with severe mitral and tricuspid valve disease have been previously treated with either valve repair with annuloplasty rings or valve replacement with bioprosthetic/mechanical valves. Over time, these bioprosthetic valves and rings may fail resulting in recurrence of the valvular disease. The technical aspects of a re-do operation are complex and these patients are often times at high risk for repeat open surgery. The emergence of transcatheter options may provide a safer and less invasive alternativ...