Neonate with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation and Flail Anterior Leaflet of the Tricuspid Valve

Author(s): Matthew F Pizzuto, Chris S Iskander, J. Ryan Shea

Flail anterior tricuspid valve leaflet is a rare source of primary tricuspid regurgitation. It can be challenging to manage medically in neonates and often requires surgical repair. This case describes the use of medical management of a patient with flail tricuspid valve leaflet with severe tricuspid regurgitation to avoid neonatal cardiac surgery

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