Evaluating Heart Changes After Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Treatments Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

What this Trial Is About

Mitral and tricuspid valve disease poses growing challenges for patients with heart failure and other heart conditions. Recently, transcatheter techniques for valve repair and replacement have become important treatment options, especially for those at high risk for traditional surgery. However, the long-term effects of these procedures on heart structure and function are not yet fully understood. Cardiac magnetic resonance CMR imaging offers detailed insight into heart anatomy and function, making it valuable for assessing changes after these interventions. This observational study collects clinical and advanced imaging data, including 3D echocardiography and CMR, from multiple centers to evaluate how transcatheter mitral and tricuspid procedures affect heart remodeling. The study focuses on patients who are candidates for these valve surgeries. The use of CMR is recommended by guidelines as the best way to measure ventricular size and function, especially when echocardiography results are unclear. Participants will undergo imaging assessments before and after their procedures to track changes in heart anatomy and function over 12 months. Researchers will analyze this data to better understand how the interventions work and to identify factors that predict treatment outcomes. This information aims to improve long-term care for patients receiving these valve therapies.

Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Interventions: a Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Study