Symptoms of Tricuspid Valve Disease

Both tricuspid valve stenosis and tricuspid valve regurgitation affect the ability of your heart to function properly. Because these conditions typically do not occur suddenly, you may not notice any symptoms for a while.  

Symptoms of Tricuspid Valve Stenosis

Tricuspid valve stenosis develops over time. Many patients with tricuspid valve stenosis may not experience any signs or symptoms until the valve opening becomes very narrow. The symptoms of tricuspid valve stenosis include:
  • Fatigue
  • Feeling sluggish or apathetic (lethargic)
  • Rapid or fluttering heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Swelling in the veins in your neck
  • Swelling or pain in your belly or abdomen (ascites)
  • Swelling in your legs ankles or feet (edema)
  • Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythemia)
  • An enlarged liver or liver failure
  • Kidney failure

Symptoms of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

As tricuspid valve regurgitation worsens, the heart tries to compensate. For a while — even for many years — patients may not experience any symptoms. Over time and as the condition worsens, patients may experience:
  • Fatigue and weakness, especially when active
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially when active
  • Swelling in the veins in your neck
  • Swelling or pain in your belly or abdomen (ascites)
  • Swelling in your legs, ankles or feet (edema)
  • Swelling in the veins in your neck
  • Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia)
  • An enlarged liver or liver failure
  • Kidney failure

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