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ACC/AHA Consensus Sets Tricuspid Program Standards

Multisociety document outlines operator, institutional, and registry requirements as transcatheter tricuspid therapies expand

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

  • 5 min

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    The ACC/AHA consensus document outlines standards for transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention programs.

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    A multidisciplinary team is essential, including various specialists to ensure optimal patient care and procedural success.

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    Institutions must meet specific criteria, including surgical volume thresholds and operator experience, to offer these interventions.

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    Participation in the Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry is required for tracking outcomes and supporting research.

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    Evidence shows transcatheter interventions improve quality of life, with ongoing research needed for long-term outcomes.

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ACC/AHA Consensus Sets Tricuspid Program Standards

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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