Can tricuspid regurgitation be operated on?

Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I had heart failure and went to the doctor to diagnose tricuspid regurgitation. Can I ask the doctor for tricuspid regurgitation? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Phan Ngoc Toan - Emergency Resuscitation Department, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can tricuspid regurgitation be operated on? , the doctor answered as follows:
The structure of the heart consists of 4 chambers: 2 ventricles below, 2 atria above and are connected by heart valves. Heart valves regulate blood flow in and out of the heart and between the chambers. Valves can be thought of as faucets, opening and allowing blood to flow freely, or closing and stopping the flow altogether.
The tricuspid valve is the valve between the right ventricle and the right atrium. Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition in which the tricuspid valve does not close properly during systole, causing blood not to go all the way down to the right ventricle, but back into the right atrium, causing the heart to increase contraction. Over time this condition can impair heart function.
Clinically based on echocardiography, tricuspid regurgitation is divided into 4 levels from mild to severe: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4. In fact, it has been shown that 50-60% of patients have no symptoms of mild tricuspid regurgitation or mild tricuspid regurgitation, and about 15% have moderate tricuspid regurgitation.
According to the information you provided, tricuspid regurgitation but the extent is unknown, the diagnosis of heart failure or not, the direction of treatment... so there is no detailed answer. You should visit a major hospital that specializes in Cardiology to get a full assessment of your heart disease situation and treatment direction.
If you still have questions about tricuspid regurgitation surgery, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!