Tricuspid stenosis (patient information)

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Tricuspid stenosis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for Tricuspid stenosis?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Overview

Tricuspid stenosis is a condition in which the tricuspid valves in the heart become stenosed leading to narrowing of the orifice of the tricuspid valve of the heart

What are the symptoms of Tricuspid stenosis?

Symptoms include:

  • Fatigue
  • Swelling over different parts of the body
  • Abdominal discomfort due to swelling.
  • Patients may complain about prominent pulsations in the neck.

What causes Tricuspid stenosis?

It is commonly caused by rheumatic fever and can be accompanied by mitral stenosis. Other causes include carcinoid syndrome, endocarditis, endomyocardial fibrosis, lupus erythematosus, right atrial myxoma and congenital tricuspid atresia.

Who is at highest risk?

Rheumatic fever is one the risks factor.

Diagnosis

Tricuspid stenosis should be suspected if you have symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Swelling over different parts of the body
  • Abdominal discomfort due to swelling.
  • Patients may complain about prominent pulsations in the neck.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Patient who have symptoms like fatigue, swelling over body, breathlessness, racing of heart etc then a medical professional should be contacted.

Treatment options

Tricuspid stenosis requires surgical treatment. It either requires expanding the valve or replacement of valve.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for Tricuspid stenosis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Tricuspid stenosis

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)

The prognosis is mostly good if timely therapy is given for tricuspid stenosis. The prognosis also depends on the underlying cause of the tricuspid stenosis for e.g.tumor.

Prevention

Rheumatic fever is a known risk factor. Proper treatment and prevention can decrease the chance of these conditions. Template:WH Template:WS