Tricuspid stenosis history and symptoms: Difference between revisions
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New page: {{SI}} {{CMG}} {{EH}} ==Symptoms== The onset of symptoms in the patient with tricuspid stenosis is often gradual and may be associated with some or all of the following symptoms: *[[D... |
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Symptoms
The onset of symptoms in the patient with tricuspid stenosis is often gradual and may be associated with some or all of the following symptoms:
- Dyspnea may be present if there is associated mitral valve disease
- Fatigue
- Systemic venous congestion may lead to abdominal discomfort due to hepatomegaly
- Abdominal swelling
- A fluttering discomfort or complaints about prominent pulsations in the neck may be present
- Leg and ankle swelling (pedal edema)