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What Are The Symptoms Of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

By Adam Pick on August 23, 2007

One of the most common questions I get via email is about heart valve disease symptoms. I just received an email that reads, "What are the tricuspid valve regurgitation symptoms?"

It's a great question. Knowing what the documented, heart valve disease symptoms is critical as the patient or caregiver tries to diagnose themselves or their loved. But, you should be aware, some patients are completely asymptomatic - see more below. As discussed in the anatomy of your heart valves, the tricuspid valve is one of four valves in your heart. Along with the mitral valve, the pulmonary valve, and the aortic valve, the tricuspid valve acts to help manage the flow of blood in one direction through your heart. Similar to the pulmonary and aortic valve, the tricuspide valve has three leaflets.

That said, human heart valves can be impacted by several problems and valve defects which lead to heart valve disease. If stenosis or regurgitation occurs in the tricuspid heart valve, certain symptoms of valvular disease may manifest in the patient.

Some of the most common tricuspid valve regurgitation symptoms are:

Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie down
Fatigue, especially during times of increased activity
Cough, especially at night or when lying down
Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat
Swollen feet or ankles
Heart murmur
Excessive urination
Chest pain (angina) or tightness
Feeling faint or fainting with exertion
Dizziness

However, it should be noted that not all patients are symptomatic. For example, out of all the symptoms referenced above, I only experienced one of the valve regurgitation symptoms listed which led to my valve replacement.

I hope this helps explain the symptoms of tricuspid valve regurgitation.

Keep on tickin!
Adam

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Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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