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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby there is a complete absence of the tricuspid valve. Therefore, there is an absence of right atrioventricular connection. This leads to a hypoplastic or an absence of the right ventricle.