Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement
The tricuspid valve ensures proper blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. When it becomes leaky (regurgitation) or narrowed (stenosis), the heart can be strained, causing fatigue, swelling, and in severe cases, heart failure. At HeartBridge Surgical Network, we provide advanced tricuspid valve repair and replacement surgery in Nigeria, restoring heart function and improving quality of life.
Common causes include:
Rheumatic heart disease
Previous heart surgery
Congenital valve abnormalities
Long-standing left-sided heart valve disease
Heart failure or pulmonary hypertension
1. Tricuspid Valve Repair
Preferred whenever possible to preserve the natural valve
Techniques include reshaping or reinforcing the valve, often using an annuloplasty ring
Supports long-term heart function and better outcomes
2. Tricuspid Valve Replacement
Recommended if repair is not feasible
Damaged valve is replaced with a mechanical or biological (tissue) valve
Choice of valve depends on age, lifestyle, and medical history
Globally trained cardiothoracic surgeons with expertise in tricuspid valve surgery
Advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive options
Personalized, patient-centered care from diagnosis to recovery
Transparent, accessible world-class tricuspid valve surgery in Nigeria
