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Overview
Treatment may not be needed if there are few or no symptoms. Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and treatment of severe symptoms. Underlying disorders should be identified and treated. Some people may be able to have surgery to repair or replace the tricuspid valve. [read article]
Tests for Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
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Transesophageal echocardiography is a diagnostic test using an ultrasound device that is passed into the esophagus of the patient to create a clear image of the hea... More
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Cardiac catheterization involves passing a thin flexible tube (catheter) into the right or left side of the heart, usually from the groin or the arm. More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and involves n... More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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Surgical Procedures for Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
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Annuloplasty of Tricuspid Valve
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Repair of Tricuspid Valve with Prosthesis
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