Tricuspid regurgitation predicts mortality after liver transplantation in patients with high MELD score: A retrospective cohort study

This study investigates whether tricuspid regurgitation can predict mortality in liver transplant patients with high Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores. The findings indicate that while tricuspid regurgitation does not predict 1-year mortality in the overall population, it is a significant predictor in patients with MELD scores ≥20, highlighting the need for its consideration in pre-transplant risk assessments. Additionally, the study suggests a trend towards increased risk of major cardiovascular events and prolonged hospital stays associated with elevated pulmonary artery systolic pressure.