L2: Valvular Heart Diseases - Tricuspid Diseases

Question 1

Def of TS

Answer 1

Tricuspid stenosis is a rare valvular abnormality characterized by narrowing of the tricuspid valve.

• Causes elevated RA pressures and systemic congestion

Question 2

Types of TS

Answer 2

Tricuspid stenosis can be broadly classified into 3 categories
1. acquired
2. congenital
3. iatrogenic

Question 3

Etiology of TS

Answer 3

1. Rheumatic heart disease, ( the most common)
2. Carcinoid syndrome
3. SLE
4. congenital defects.

Question 4

Pathophysiology of TS

Answer 4

Question 5

CP of TS

Answer 5

Question 6

CP of TS

• Symptoms
• Signs

Answer 6

Question 7

Complications of TS

Answer 7

1. Atrial fibrillation
2. Congestive Heart failure
3. Liver failure
4. Infective endocarditis.

Question 8

INVx for TS

Answer 8

1. ECG
2. ChestX-ray.
3. Echocardiography
4. Cardiac catheterization

Question 9

TTT of TS

Answer 9

Question 10

TTT of TS

• Medical

Answer 10

Question 11

TTT of TS

• Surgical

Answer 11

1. Tricuspid valve replacement occasionally may perform.
2. Bio prosthetic valve give better results than mechanical valve

Question 12

Def of TR

Answer 12

Question 13

Incidence of TR

Answer 13

Question 14

Etiology of TR

Answer 14

This regurgitation results from structural abnormalities of the valve apparatus, including
- Issues with the valve leaflets, annulus, or papillary muscles.

Question 15

RF for TR

Answer 15

Question 16

CP of TR

Answer 16

The condition can lead to symptoms such as right sided heart failure
- including edema and ascites,

Question 17

Evaluation of TR

Answer 17

Carefully