Tricuspid regurgitation history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
The majority of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are asymptomatic. Symptoms of TR include clinical manifestations related to right heart failure such as peripheral edema and abdominal distention. If left heart failure or pulmonary hypertension is the underlying etiology of TR, the patient might have symptoms related to these conditions.
History
Symptoms
Symptoms related to right heart failure:
- Abdominal distention
- Peripheral edema
- Palpitations (atrial fibrillation occurs due to the dilatation of the right atrium)[1]
Symptoms related to left heart failure:
- Fatigue (due to the decrease in cardiac output)
- Decreased exercise tolerance
Symptoms related to pulmonary hypertension:
References
- ↑ Bruce CJ, Connolly HM (2009). "Right-sided valve disease deserves a little more respect". Circulation. 119 (20): 2726–34. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.776021. PMID 19470901.