Table 2.
Contemporary grading of tricuspid regurgitation severity (34).
| Variable | Mild | Moderate | Severe | Massive | Torrential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC (biplane) | <3 mm | 3–6.9 mm | 7–13 mm | 14–20 mm | ≥ 21 mm |
| EROA (PISA) | <20 mm2 | 20–39 mm2 | 40–59 mm2 | 60–70 mm2 | ≥ 80 mm2 |
| 3D VCA or quantitative EROA | 75–94 mm2 | 95–114 mm2 | ≥ 115 mm2 |
VC, vena contracta; EROA, effective regurgitant orifice area; 3D VCA, three-dimensional vena contracta area.