Is tricuspid regurgitation common in children?
Tricuspid regurgitation is uncommon in normal children, but its incidence in children with congenital heart disease and/or respiratory distress is high.
Can mild tricuspid regurgitation be treated?
It’s sometimes possible to cure tricuspid regurgitation, depending on how severe the case is and what caused it. Repairing or replacing the valve is the most common solution. When another disease (especially heart conditions) is the cause, treating the main disease may stop the regurgitation.
Is mild heart valve regurgitation serious?
Mild mitral valve regurgitation usually does not cause any problems. As mitral valve regurgitation gets worse, the heart must work harder to pump blood to the body. The strain on the heart can cause the left lower chamber to widen. The heart muscle may become weak.
What causes mild tricuspid regurgitation?
Tricuspid valve regurgitation can be caused by: Heart defects present at birth (congenital heart defects). Some congenital heart defects can affect the shape and function of the tricuspid valve. Tricuspid valve regurgitation in children is usually caused by a rare congenital heart defect called Ebstein anomaly.
What does mild tricuspid regurgitation mean?
Tricuspid regurgitation is a disorder in which this valve does not close tight enough. This problem causes blood to flow backward into the right upper heart chamber (atrium) when the right lower heart chamber (ventricle) contracts.
How do you treat mild tricuspid regurgitation?
Some people with tricuspid valve regurgitation may need surgery to repair or replace the valve. Valve repair or replacement may be done as open-heart surgery or as a minimally invasive heart surgery. Sometimes a tricuspid valve problem may be treated with a catheter-based procedure.
Can you have symptoms with mild tricuspid regurgitation?
People with mild tricuspid regurgitation may have no symptoms. Symptoms that do occur usually start after several years. They include swelling in the feet, legs, or abdomen (belly) and breathing problems, especially when lying down. Other symptoms are uneven heartbeat, coughing up blood, and chest pain.
What is mild tricuspid regurgitation?
Mild tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a frequent finding during Doppler echocardiography in neonates, children and adults. Some authors estimate a prevalence of detectable regurgitation of up to 80% in normal hearts 1 – 3.
Can pulmonary hypertension cause tricuspid regurgitation?
This is especially important with functional tricuspid regurgitation, where the tricuspid valve itself is fundamentally normal. Functional tricuspid regurgitation is most often caused by pulmonary artery hypertension. Treating pulmonary hypertension can substantially improve the tricuspid regurgitation.
How is tricuspid valve regurgitation diagnosed?
Tricuspid valve regurgitation. Diagnosis. Tricuspid valve regurgitation often has no symptoms, and you may be diagnosed incidentally when having tests for other conditions. If you are having symptoms that suggest a heart condition, your doctor may review your medical history and conduct a physical examination.
What lifestyle changes can I make if I have tricuspid valve regurgitation?
Your doctor may recommend that you make some lifestyle changes to improve your heart health and to live with tricuspid valve regurgitation, including: Eat a heart-healthy diet. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats, sugar, salt, and refined grains. Exercise.