Tricuspid stenosis (patient information)

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Overview

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

What are the symptoms of tricuspid stenosis?

Symptoms

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

What are the causes of 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 risk for tricuspid stenosis?

Rheumatic fever is one the risks factor.

How to know you have tricuspid stenosis?

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

Tricuspid atresia, Pericarditis, atrial myxoma

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