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Tricuspid regurgitation has long been labelled the "forgotten valve disease". What has historically kept TR out of mainstream cardiovascular discussions, and what factors are now driving its emergence as a major clinical priority?

Dr Saibal Kar- For many years, tricuspid regurgitation was seen largely as a secondary consequence of other heart conditions, particularly diseases affecting the left side of the heart. Its symptoms can also be subtle and develop gradually-fatigue, breathlessness or swelling, for example-which means patients may adapt to them or attribute them to ageing or other health issues. Historically, limited treatment options for patients at high surgical risk also contributed to...