Tricuspid And Pulmonary Stenosis Flashcards
- What are the 3 TV leaflets and commissures?
2. What are the RV pap muscles?
- Leaflets = Anterior, posterior and septal
Commissures = Anteroseptal, anteroposterior, posteroseptal
- Two discrete pap muscles and one rudimentary (moderator band)
Etiology of tricuspid stenosis may be of what two origins?
- Congenital
2. Acquired
What is congenital TS associated with?
Almost always associated with other congenital cardiac defects
What are some examples of congenital TS? (3)
- Cor Triatriatum Dexter (Septation in the RA that is perforate - netting)
- Malformed leaflets, chordae or paps
- Annular hypoplasia
What is the most common acquired cause of TS?
Rheumatic (beta-hemolytic strep infection that causes fibrosis)
What is Carcinoid heart disease?
Acquired cause of TS:
Rare, malignant neuroendocrine tumor that secretes serotonin and covers valve in milky plaque that causes thickening
What views best show the TV?
- A4C
- Subcostal RVOT (4 or 5 chamber)
- PLAX RVIT
- PSAX RVOT
What does carcinoid heart disease damage?
Tricuspid and pulmonary valves
NEVER left heart
Other than rheumatic and carcinoid, what are other causes of acquired TS? (3)
- Large TV vegetation
- Rt heart tumours
- Rt heart thrombus
In order to maintain cardiac output in the presence of TS, what must the RA pressure do?
Increase
As the RA pressure increased, where does it work its way to?
Backward into the systemic veins
Rheumatic TS usually occurs in conjunction with what?
Rheumatic MS and dyspnea
What are the clinical manifestations of TS?
Systemic venous congestion, jugular venous distention, ascites, peripheral edema
What are the symptoms of TS?
Fatigue, abdominal discomfort and swelling
How can you tell the diff between rheumatic causing TS or carcinoid causing TS?
If it’s rheumatic the MV will be affected as well
If it’s carcinoid the PV will be affected as well
How can we assess TS? (5)
- Assess RA size (for dilation)
- Assess RV size and function
- Estimate stenosis severity (using colour, mean pressure gradient, VTI, P1/2T and TVA)
- Estimate the RV systolic pressure
- Identify valve lesions and determine cause
What is normal RA area?
<18cm2
What is normal RA length and width?
Length: <5.3 cm
Width: <4.4 cm
What is the normal RA volume index for Males and Females?
Male: < 32 ml/m2
Female <27 ml/m2
What are the normal RV measurements?
Base: < 4.1 cm
Mid: < 3.5 cm
Length < 8.6 cm
What is the normal TAPSE value?
> 17mm
What is the normal s’ value for RV function? (TDI)
> 9.5cm/s
What is the normal FAC for RV function?
> 35%