title: Imaging Evaluation of Tricuspid Valve: Analysis of Morphology and Function With CT and MRI.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In this article we show the morphologic detail of the tricuspid valve (TV) apparatus and discuss the spectrum of diagnostic information that CT and MRI can provide regarding pathologic processes. We also compare the strengths and limitations of these modalities with currently established echocardiographic diagnostic parameters.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The TV plays an important role in a number of pathologic states, and its abnormality can directly or indirectly influence morbidity and mortality in different cardiac disorders. However, the importance of the role of the TV has been overlooked primarily because TV malfunction may remain less symptomatic for a long time. Along with rapid development in imaging technology, improvement in postoperative management, and better understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of TV dysfunction, more attention is being given to careful imaging analysis of this "forgotten valve."
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, USC Keck Hospital, 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
authors.forename: Farhood
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Saremi
authors.forename: Cameron
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hassani
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Millan-Nunez
authors.forename: Damián
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Quintana
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: CT; MRI; tricuspid dysfunction; tricuspid valve