Usually rheumatic; most common in females; almost invariably associated with MS.
Clinical Manifestations
Hepatomegaly, ascites, edema, jaundice, jugular venous distention with slow y descent . Diastolic rumbling murmur along left sternal border increased by inspiration with loud presystolic component. Right atrial and superior vena caval enlargement on chest x-ray. Doppler echocardiography demonstrates thickened valve and impaired separation of leaflets and provides estimate of transvalvular gradient.
Tricuspid Stenosis TREATMENT
In severe TS, surgical relief is indicated, with valvular repair or replacement.
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