The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood between the upper right chamber of the heart (right atrium) and the lower right chamber (right ventricle). Tricuspid valve regurgitation happens when the valve can't close all the way. This lets blood leak backward (regurgitate) into the right atrium.
Small leaks may not cause problems. More severe leaks can weaken the heart over time, so it can't pump as much blood as your body needs (heart failure).
This condition can be caused by a health problem that damages or changes the shape of the tricuspid valve. Examples may include other heart valve diseases, rheumatic disease, a blood clot in a lung, or heart problems you were born with.
You may not have symptoms. Or you might:
Your doctor may check your heart regularly. The doctor will likely recommend a heart-healthy lifestyle. You may take medicine to treat a problem that is causing, or was caused by, the regurgitation. If the disease becomes severe, you may choose to have the valve repaired or replaced.
The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood between the upper right chamber of the heart (right atrium) and the lower right chamber (right ventricle). Tricuspid valve regurgitation means that this valve lets blood leak backward (regurgitate) into your right atrium. It may not cause problems. But sometimes it can weaken the heart.
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