A promising heart procedure is now available at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Lafayette. It provides hope for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation who haven’t found relief with medication. “This procedure has been very successful in improving the quality of life in patients that have severe tricuspid regurgitation, not responding well to medicine,” Dr. John Lawrence, an interventional cardiologist, said. The issue arises when the tricuspid valve leaks, causing blood to flow backward and creating pressure on the venous system. This can lead to swelling in the legs and congestion in the liver and other organs…