New Late-Breaking Data Reinforce Benefits of Abbott's TriClip™ for People With Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve
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~ Chicago, IL - Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has released groundbreaking data from its TRILUMINATE™ Pivotal trial, showcasing the significant and sustained benefits of its TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system in treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR), also known as a leaky heart valve. The results, presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25), demonstrate that the TriClip device offers substantial improvements in TR severity after two years, as well as a reduction in hospitalizations due to heart failure and long-term quality-of-life benefits for patients.

TR occurs when the tricuspid valve, which controls blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart, does not close properly. This can lead to a decrease in blood flow and force the heart to work harder, causing symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. If left untreated, TR can lead to serious complications such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and even death. For patients who are not suitable candidates for surgery and continue to experience symptoms or persistent TR despite medical therapy, the TriClip offers a much-needed option that can improve their quality of life and reduce hospitalizations.

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The data from the TRILUMINATE Pivotal study showed that after two years, the TriClip continued to demonstrate superiority over medical therapy while meeting secondary endpoints such as recurrent hospitalizations due to heart failure and freedom from all-cause mortality. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in TR grade among patients who received the device compared to those who received medical therapy alone. After one year of the trial, patients in the control group were allowed to cross over and receive TriClip therapy, with more than half opting for this treatment.

Other positive findings from the study include a significant decrease in hospitalizations due to heart failure among patients who received TriClip compared to those who received medical therapy alone. This trend continued even among patients who crossed over to receive TriClip after the first year of the trial. There was also a sustained improvement in quality of life among patients who received TriClip, with an average increase of 15 points on the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) score, which measures social abilities, symptoms, and overall quality of life. Patients who crossed over to receive TriClip also experienced similar improvements in their KCCQ score.

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Dr. Saibal Kar, from Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California, commented on the significance of these findings: "With the TRILUMINATE Pivotal two-year results, tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with the TriClip device for severe, symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation reduced heart failure hospitalizations compared to the control group. Improvements in tricuspid regurgitation severity and quality of life were sustained through two years." He added that these results highlight the safety and effectiveness of TriClip as a sustainable way to repair the tricuspid valve.

Sandra Lesenfants, senior vice president of Abbott's structural heart business, emphasized the importance of these findings for patients with TR: "These new data reinforce the critical role TriClip plays in helping people with tricuspid regurgitation live the life they want while reducing the risk of hospitalization." She also noted that many patients with TR face serious challenges and limited treatment options prior to the approval of TriClip.

In conclusion, Abbott's TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial has shown that its TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair system offers significant and sustained benefits for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. With its ability to reduce hospitalizations due to heart failure and improve quality of life for patients, this device represents a major advancement in the treatment of TR and offers hope for those who were previously limited in their options.
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