tricuspid regurgitation Flashcards
1
Q
when does it occur
A
whenever the right ventricle dilates
2
Q
what disease causes right ventricle to dilate
A
- cor pulmonale
- MI
- pulmonary hypertension
3
Q
what does it give rise to
A
high right atrial and systemic venous pressures
4
Q
what do patients complain of
A
right heart failure
5
Q
physical signs
A
- large JVP ācvā wave
- palpable liver
- liver pulsate in systole
- blowing pansystolic murmur
- AF common
6
Q
when is murmur heard
A
on inspiration
7
Q
treatment
A
treat underlying cause and it should clear up
8
Q
what can severe tricuspid regurgitation require
A
operative reapir
9
Q
treatment for drug addict with endocarditis of trsicuspid valve
A
surgical removal of the valve
to eradicate the infection
10
Q
what should you be careful about in drug addict after valve replacement
A
re-infection is disastrous
