Tricuspid Valve Interventions
The tricuspid valve connects the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart and pushes blood in the right direction. With each heartbeat, the tricuspid valve closes tightly to prevent blood from flowing backward into the right atrium. When there is damage to the valve causing blood to flow backwards, that is called a tricuspid valve regurgitation.
Symptoms of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
If the valve is damaged, it allows blood to leak backward, causing symptoms including:
- Breathlessness
- Swollen legs
- Swollen stomach
- Fatigue
- Heart palpitations
Tricuspid Valve Interventions We Offer
At the University Health Structural Heart and Valve Center, we offer the following transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions:
