Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Overview

The tricuspid valve is one of four valves that regulate blood flow through your heart. It controls blood flow from the right upper heart chamber (right atrium) to the right lower heart chamber (right ventricle) by opening up so that blood can flow through and then closing shut to keep blood from flowing backward. When the tricuspid valve doesn’t close tight enough, and blood begins to leak (or regurgitate) backward into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts, it’s known as tricuspid valve regurgitation. This results in the right atrium enlarging, which can change the pressure of the nearby heart chambers and blood vessels.

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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