# Impact of Transvalvular Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices on Outcomes Following Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair

## TL;DR

The study finds that heart devices do not worsen outcomes in patients undergoing a specific heart valve repair procedure.

## Contribution

This is the first study to clarify the safety of tricuspid transcatheter repair in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.

## Key findings

- CIED presence does not increase mortality or adverse events after tricuspid repair.
- Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is safe in patients with transvalvular CIED leads.

## Abstract

•Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) may contribute to or exacerbate TR, but their impact on tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is unclear.•Presence of CIEDs was not associated with higher mortality or adverse events.•Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair appears safe and effective in patients with transvalvular CIED leads.

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) may contribute to or exacerbate TR, but their impact on tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is unclear.

Presence of CIEDs was not associated with higher mortality or adverse events.

Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair appears safe and effective in patients with transvalvular CIED leads.