Valvular & structural heart disease

Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Coupling as a Prognostic Factor in Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review

ESC Heart FailPublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

In all of the studies, a low TAPSE/SPAP ratio was associated with worse prognosis, but the exact cutoff value remains difficult to define.

Study context

Population
Patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation5 studies
Outcome
Prognostic utility of TAPSE/SPAP ratio

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

Prognostic value of TAPSE/SPAP ratio

Cutoff values across studies

0.26 to 0.49 mm/mmHg

Original publication

Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Coupling as a Prognostic Factor in Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review. ESC Heart Fail. Published 11 October 2025. doi:10.1002/ehf2.15352

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