Tricuspid valve regurgitation occurs when the valve flap fails to close properly making the blood flow backward. It is usually genetic but may be caused due to other health conditions as well. Infections such as rheumatic fever or infective endocarditis can also cause this condition. Severe tricuspid regurgitation can cause throbbing in the neck veins and abnormal heart rhythm.
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I have tricuspid regurgitation. Can I undergo liposuction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 51 years old with hypertension, having an elective liposuction surgery with general anesthesia. I have been preopted. Everything is fine including, PT, INR, CBC, CMP, chest X-ray, and EKG. Echo is within normal limits, including EF 56 percent. However, I was found to have mild plu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you may have it. There is no additional cardiac risk due to mild tricuspid regurgitation if there is no pulmonary artery hypertension mentioned in the echo report. It is being mild will not increase the risk beyond usual cardiac risk if there is no pulmonary art... Read Full »
How to manage tricuspid atresia in my child?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to inquire what it means if a 1-month-old kid is diagnosed with tricuspid atresia and unrestrictive pulmonary flow. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This child will have to be evaluated physically by a pediatric cardiologist and may need to be started on diuretics with monthly monitoring based on the clinical condition. Surgical management is to be advised as per the clinical condition. In layman's terms, it means t... Read Full »
Is it necessary to take medicines for tricuspid regurgitation and aortic stenosis separately?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 72 years old with a weight of 143 pounds, is a diabetic type 2 for the past six years, hypertensive for the past two years, is suffering from moderate tricuspid regurgitation, aortic valve sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension for the past two years. Her systolic function is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On the face of diabetes and hypertension with raised cholesterol and LDL, I suggest you add tablet Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin) one tablet daily after dinner. Consult your doctor. I think the dose of anti-diabetes medicine could be adjusted to reduce his blood sugar level to ... Read Full »
What is 'Trace TR' in echocardiography?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is suffering from high BP from two days. We met a cardiologist and I have the reports. Can you look at them? Our business is not going well. So, he is a lot tensed lately. He had something similar two years ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the echo report you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a normal echocardiography report. As your father is going through a tough phase and his BP is increased, it is better to give him antihypertension drugs provided by y... Read Full »
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