Tricuspid regurgitation

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Tricuspid regurgitation

Improper closening of the heart's tricuspid valve, resulting in the regurgitation of blood (blood is pumped backwards, the wrong direction, because the valve can't close properly).

Disease information
Insurance payment: 3600
Department: Cardiology

Note: This diagnosis used to be called "Tricuspid valve regurgitation"

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 60
Breathing problems 70
Weakness 70
Edema 60
Fainting 70
Palpitations 70
Swelling limbs 70
Tricuspid regurgitation 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Irregular hearbeat 40

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Chest auscultation
  • Neurological testing
  • Physical examination
  • Heart monitoring
  • Echo
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • ECG

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment