TriClip™ for the Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation
At the Cottage Structural Heart Clinic, you’ll find cardiovascular services and treatments you would expect to find at a large academic medical center including the latest minimally-invasive treatment options.
Appointments
For appointments at the Cottage Structural Heart Clinic call, 805-324-9012 . In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
TriClip™ Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) System
The TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system is a new, minimally-invasive treatment for tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky tricuspid valve. The TriClip™ device is delivered to the heart via a catheter that is inserted through the femoral vein in the leg and works by clipping together a portion of the leaflets of the tricuspid valve to reduce the backflow of blood. The TriClip™ is a first-of-its-kind therapy that repairs the tricuspid valve in patients without the need for open-heart surgery.
TriClip™ is a non-surgical option that provides a sustained reduction of TR with significant improvement in clinical outcomes and proven safety for patients who often aren't responding to medical therapy and are not surgical candidates.
What is Tricuspid Regurgitation?
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a condition in which the valve between the two right heart chambers (right ventricle and right atrium) doesn’t close properly, resulting in a backward flow of blood into the right atrium of the heart. The condition typically impacts older individuals who have multiple co-morbidities, making open-heart surgery a high-risk procedure and resulting in many people going undertreated.
The consequences of leaving TR unaddressed can be substantial – people often develop other conditions such as atrial fibrillation, and heart failure that can, ultimately, result in death.
In general, the condition has been underdiagnosed and undertreated due to the disease being clinically underestimated.
Is a TriClip procedure right for you? This question is best addressed with close consultation between you and our expert clinicians.
Our Cardiologists
Interventional cardiologists and structural heart specialists Joseph Aragon MD, FACC, FSCAI, and Michael Shenoda, MD, FACC, FSCAI, lead the Structural Heart Clinic at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Patients can expect the most advanced cardiac devices and procedural techniques that give patients the ability to receive care locally for complex cardiac conditions and diseases.
Cottage Structural Heart Clinic Hours and Location
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Phone: 805-324-9012
Address and Parking: 400 W. Pueblo St., Santa Barbara CA 93105. Free parking is available.
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