**NHLBI and Cook Trans-Atrial Intra-Pericardial Tricuspid Annuloplasty (TRAIPTA) Study**
When the tricuspid valve in the heart leaks, it causes blood flow problems, making people feel tired and breathless. This study is testing a new procedure called TRAIPTA to help adults with this condition who can't have regular surgery. TRAIPTA involves placing a special loop around the heart to reduce the leak. The loop is put in place using a wire that goes through a vein in the leg.
**Key Points:**
- **Participants:** Must be adults aged 21 and over with tricuspid valve issues, ineligible for standard surgeries.
- **Procedure & Visits:** Involves at least a 1-day hospital stay for the procedure and 4 follow-up visits in 1 year, with tests like blood tests and heart scans.
- **Safety & Risks:** The study will check for safety issues 30 days after the procedure, including risks like bleeding or kidney problems.
Participants will be monitored for 4 additional years for any heart issues.
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