Abbott launches large trial of its tricuspid valve repair device

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September 5, 2019 — Abbott announced the launch of the company's TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of its TriClip transcatheter tricuspid valve repair system for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR). This is the first pivotal Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial in the U. S. to evaluate a catheter-based, non-surgical treatment for patients with severe TR – a condition in which the valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the heart, which moderate tricuspid regurgitation forces the heart to work harder. In severe cases, this condition can potentially lead to heart failure if left untreated. [1][2][3] In the U. S. alone, approximately one in 30 people over the age of 65 have moderate to severe TR. [4] Despite the prevalence of tricuspid valve disease, the tricuspid valve is often referred to as the "forgotten heart valve" as treatment options are limited. There are currently no approved non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments for people with severe TR.

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