Tricuspid Valve Stenosis

Symptoms

Tricuspid valve stenosis tends to be mild and can include the following symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Heart palpitations (a sensation of the heart fluttering, racing, pounding, or skipping a beat)
  • A fluttering discomfort in the neck
  • Chest pain
  • Edema (swelling) in the legs
  • Cold skin
  • Upper-right abdominal pain
  • A heart murmur (which a doctor hears when using a stethoscope during a physical exam)

Individuals who develop tricuspid valve stenosis due to rheumatic fever usually won’t develop any symptoms until about 16 to 20 years following their episode of rheumatic fever.

Improving Patient Care

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