Tricuspid valve stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What does tricuspid stenosis usually a complication of?
A
Acute rheumatic fever
2
Q
What are the key diagnostic factors?
A
History of acute rheumatic fever
elevated JVP
Low frequency pre-systolic murmur at lower left sternal border
3
Q
What are the risk factors of tricuspid valve disease?
A
group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis
metastatic carcinoid tumours
artificial tricuspid valve
intravenous drug use
4
Q
What are the diagnostic investigations?
A
ECG
chest x-ray
