The normal working of the tricuspid valve in the heart is impeded by a narrowing of the opening, often as a sequel of rheumatic fever. As with tricuspid incompetence, heart failure may result and treatment is similar, with surgery to repair or replace the faulty valve an option.
Narrowing of the opening to the tricuspid valve.
Constriction of the aperture of the heart’s tricuspid valve, typically arising from a past episode of rheumatic fever, characterizes tricuspid stenosis. This condition is infrequent and frequently coexists with another heart valve ailment. As an illustration, tricuspid insufficiency can manifest in intravenous drug users affected by a bacterial heart infection. Tricuspid stenosis results in the enlargement of the right atrium, the upper chamber of the heart.
The symptoms and diagnosis of tricuspid stenosis closely resemble those of tricuspid incompetence. Management involves the use of medications like diuretics and occasionally digitalis drugs. In certain cases, surgical intervention to repair the heart valve may be necessary.