How is tricuspid stenosis treated?

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Tricuspid stenosis occurs when the heart valve doesn't open wide enough, usually due to rheumatic fever. Treatment depends on the severity of the valve stenosis, the patient's age and medical condition.

Tricuspid stenosis is a condition when the valve in the heart does not open wide enough. The tricuspid valve is one of the heart valves located between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart. The valve opens when the atria contract to pump blood into the ventricles, and closes when the ventricles contract to prevent blood from flowing back into the atria.
A narrowing of the tricuspid valve that makes it impossible for blood to flow easily. The more active atria become larger and become less efficient at transferring blood to the right ventricle.

The most common cause of tricuspid stenosis is a heart infection. Tricuspid stenosis is often found along with problems with the mitral and aortic valves. However, a small number of cases of tricuspid valve damage can be caused by birth defects. People at risk for tricuspid stenosis are those who have had rheumatic fever or a heart tumor.

Tricuspid stenosis usually has no symptoms. Symptoms that only start to appear after a few years include:
Swelling of the legs, feet Swelling of the abdomen Difficulty breathing, especially in the lying position. Irregular heartbeat Coughing up blood Chest pain Fatigue

There are many treatments for tricuspid stenosis, depending on the severity, age, and general health conditions.
For mild cases, the doctor will treat to prevent complications. In addition, it is necessary to limit salt and fluids to avoid swelling of the limbs. For people with arrhythmias taking anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. In the case of heart failure, your doctor will prescribe diuretics that reduce the amount of fluid in the blood to reduce the work of the heart. Vasodilators may be prescribed when heart failure becomes more severe.

Catheter dilation is also one of the treatments for tricuspid valve stenosis. The catheter with the balloon attached is inflated in the valve and dilates the valve. In severe cases, surgery may be required to replace an artificial heart valve. In addition, in order to limit the progression of the disease, patients need to pay attention to lifestyle such as:
Use medicine as ordered Limit salt and liquid in the diet Exercise regularly as advised. doctor. In short, tricuspid stenosis occurs when the valve in the heart doesn't open wide enough, becomes severe, and can lead to heart failure. Therefore, when you see symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath for normal activities, chest pain, etc., you should immediately go to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment measures.
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