Tricuspid Regurgitation (Cont.)

Symptoms of Tricuspid Regurgitation

The symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation depend on how severely and quickly the condition develops. Most often, tricuspid regurgitation is mild, and its symptoms develop slowly. Since symptoms may not appear for many years, some people are completely unaware that they have tricuspid regurgitation.
 
If tricuspid regurgitation symptoms do occur, they can include:
 
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Heart arrhythmias
  • Heart failure
  • Swelling in the legs and ankles.
     

Diagnosing Tricuspid Regurgitation

Doctors diagnose tricuspid regurgitation based on the patient's symptoms, a physical exam, and certain tests and procedures. The tests to diagnose tricuspid regurgitation can include:
 

Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation

The treatment the doctor recommends for tricuspid regurgitation will depend on:
 
  • The severity of the tricuspid regurgitation
  • How quickly it has progressed
  • The patient's general health.
     
Usually, tricuspid regurgitation requires little or no treatment. The doctor will treat any conditions that arise from the tricuspid regurgitation, such as atrial fibrillation.
 
In more severe cases of tricuspid regurgitation, surgery to repair or replace the tricuspid valve may be necessary.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD