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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. | |||
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==What are the symptoms of tricuspid stenosis?== | ==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?== | ==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?== | ==Who is at risk for tricuspid stenosis?== | ||
Rheumatic fever is one the risks factor. | |||
==How to know you have tricuspid stenosis?== | ==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== | ==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== | ==Treatment options== | ||
Tricuspid stenosis requires surgical treatment. It either requires expanding the valve or replacement of valve. | |||
==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ||
Tricuspid atresia, Pericarditis, atrial myxoma | |||
==Where to find medical care for tricuspid stenosis== | ==Where to find medical care for tricuspid stenosis== | ||
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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
Where to find medical care for tricuspid stenosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating tricuspid stenosis