Tricuspid regurgitation
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What is Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition in which the tricuspid valve does not close completely, allowing blood to flow backward from the right ventricle into the right atrium when the ventricle contracts. The condition involves the right side of the heart and…
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Symptoms of Tricuspid regurgitation
What are the symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation? The condition may produce fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, swelling in the legs or abdomen, abdominal fullness, pulsations in the neck, and in more advanced cases shortness of breath or widespread fluid retention. Some people…
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Causes of Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation develops when the tricuspid valve does not close tightly enough, allowing blood to leak backward from the right ventricle into the right atrium during systole. The immediate cause is usually a structural abnormality of the valve itself, enlargement of…
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Diagnosis of Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with imaging that shows blood leaking backward through the tricuspid valve from the right ventricle into the right atrium. The condition may be found incidentally during an examination for another heart problem, or…
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Treatment for Tricuspid regurgitation
The treatment of tricuspid regurgitation includes medical therapy, treatment of the underlying cause, catheter-based procedures, and surgery. The choice of treatment depends on why the tricuspid valve is leaking, how much blood is flowing backward, whether symptoms are present, and whether…
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Prevention of Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition in which the tricuspid valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to leak backward from the right ventricle into the right atrium during contraction. Whether it can be fully prevented depends on the underlying cause. Some…
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FAQ about Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation is a heart valve condition that often raises questions because it can range from a minor finding to a serious problem that affects the heart and liver over time. This FAQ explains what tricuspid regurgitation is, why it happens,…