Tricuspid Valve Research
At MHIF's Valve Science Center, we're making exciting strides in tricuspid valve research. Our world-class team leads groundbreaking studies and trials that are shaping the future of tricuspid valve care.
Innovations for the “forgotten valve”
The tricuspid valve is often called "the forgotten valve.” Why? Its problems are more rare and subtle than other valves, and sometimes overlooked in heart health checks. But the tricuspid valve is vital to good health. If someone has a leaky tricuspid valve—also known as tricuspid regurgitation—they may be short of breath, tired, and retain fluid.
At the Valve Science Center, our world-class team is actively involved in tricuspid research and clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes worldwide. This work is in partnership with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute physicians.
TRILUMINATE pivotal trial and TriClip™ technology
Traditionally, fixing a leaky tricuspid valve requires open-heart surgery, which comes with big risks and a long recovery. The TRILUMINATE pivotal trial focuses on testing the TriClip (manufactured by Abbott), a new device that can fix leaky tricuspid valves without open-heart surgery. Instead, interventional cardiologists use a catheter to implant the TriClip, so the procedure is minimally invasive and has a short recovery time.
The highly successful TRILUMINATE trial is revolutionizing tricuspid valve disease care, and MHIF is proud to be one of its trailblazers. After receiving FDA approval in 2024, the TriClip is now accessible to more patients, providing hope to those who previously had limited treatment options.
Patient Story: Chris Jackson
Patient Success Story
Tricuspid regurgitation
After open-heart surgery and several rounds of chemo for breast cancer, Chris Jackson developed tricuspid regurgitation, a serious heart valve disease. Chris joined the TRILUMINATE research trial and received a minimally invasive tricuspid valve clip, which fixed her leaky valve and dramatically improved her quality of life.
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