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Heart, front view

Heart, section through the middle

Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid insufficiency

Treatment may not be needed if there are few or no symptoms. Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and treatment of severe symptoms. Underlying disorders should be identified and treated. Some people may be able to have surgery to repair or replace the tricuspid valve.

Treatment of any underlying conditions, especially pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular enlargement, may correct the disorder. Surgical valve repair or replacement usually provides a cure. However, those with severe tricuspid regurgitation that can not be corrected may have a poor prognosis. 

• Worsening of heart failure
• Endocarditis
• Cirrhosis
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite

Call your health care provider if symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation are present.

Review Date: 05/30/2006
Reviewed By: Alan Berger, MD, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Cardiology and Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.