[Pathogenesis of tricuspid valve regurgitation in patients with implanted of right-ventricular electrode]

Przegl Lek. 2015;72(2):71-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Permanent pacemakers could provoke or enhance preexisting tricuspid valve regurgitation. Pacemaker electrode implantation provokes local inflammatory process and subsequent permanent tissue remodeling, particularly in area of neighboring valve apparatus. As a consequence valve regurgitation may occur. It is supposed that valve perforation and right ventricle contraction asynchrony caused by right ventricle apex stimulation may lead to tricuspid valve regurgitation. Presented work shows current literature review according this topic.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Remodeling
  • Electrodes, Implanted / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis / etiology
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Ventricular Remodeling