TriClip™ uses a minimally invasive approach performed under general anesthesia.
A catheter is inserted through a vein in the groin and guided to the heart, where a small clip is placed on the tricuspid valve leaflets. This clip brings the valve flaps together, creating a better seal and reducing backward blood flow.
The procedure involves no chest opening, no heart-lung bypass, and typically requires only a one to two-day hospital stay. Most patients notice symptom improvement within days or weeks.
