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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Transjugular Tricuspid Edge-to-Edge Repair for Hostile Inferior Vena Cava Anatomy.

Gioel Gabrio Secco, Edoardo Elia, Chiara Sartori, Giulia Maj, Marco Lombardi, Andrea Audo, Giuseppe Patti

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Gioel Gabrio SeccoDivision of Cardiology, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy; Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy.
Edoardo EliaDivision of Cardiology, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy. Electronic address: edoardo.elia@ospedale.al.it.
Chiara SartoriDivision of Cardiology, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Giulia MajDivision of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Marco LombardiDivision of Cardiology, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Andrea AudoDivision of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Giuseppe PattiDepartment of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy; Division of Cardiology, University Hospital Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy.

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Abstract

objectiveTo describe a step-by-step transjugular approach for tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) when hostile inferior vena cava anatomy precludes safe transfemoral access. KEY STEPS: We describe a case transjugular T-TEER in a patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation and prohibitive inferior vena cava anatomy. Distal right jugular access was obtained under ultrasound guidance with preclosure. Progressive dilation allowed advancement of the guiding catheter over stiff guidewire. Navigation toward tricuspid valve required awareness of reversed catheter movements to maintain orientation. Two devices were implanted in the anteroseptal position under echocardiographic guidance, using the first clip as landmark for the second one. The system was straightened before withdrawal. POTENTIAL PITFALLS: Large-bore jugular access may increase risk of vascular complications; distal puncture and gradual dilation are essential. Reversed catheter movements may cause disorientation or interaction with atrial structures. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Transjugular access represents a feasible alternative for T-TEER when transfemoral delivery is unsafe.

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jugular accesstricuspid regurgitationtricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair

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PMID42554558
PMCPMC13643447

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