Abstract: Multivalvular heart disease represents a less explored domain within cardiovascular surgery. In patients with aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the prevalence of moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (MR) ranges from 8% to 33%. Among the most common presentations are patients with severe AS and clinically significant functional MR. In instances of moderate surgical risk, open-heart... [...] Read more

Abstract: Background: Tricuspid valve endocarditis (TVE) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Given the considerable variation in presentation and severity, as well as ongoing advances in percutaneous and operative interventions, the optimal treatment strategy remains undetermined. This study aims to report the outcomes of medical management (MM), percutaneous mechanical aspiration (PMA), and surgical intervention in... [...] Read more