{"id":11125,"date":"2025-08-27T22:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:29:21","slug":"trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/en\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricuspid Valve: Function, Diseases and Anatomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid valve diseases involve malfunction of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle. Conditions such as tricuspid regurgitation or stenosis impair blood flow, leading to right-sided heart failure if untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes include rheumatic fever, congenital malformations, endocarditis, or secondary effects of left-sided heart disease. Symptoms often manifest as fatigue, swelling in the legs, and abdominal discomfort due to fluid retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis relies on echocardiography, which assesses valve structure and function. Additional imaging methods and cardiac catheterization may be used for detailed evaluation in complex cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment options range from medical management with diuretics to surgical repair or valve replacement. Early intervention improves prognosis and prevents progression to advanced heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease Types<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Tricuspid Stenosis<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Tricuspid Regurgitation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stenosis: Rheumatic fever, congenital anomalies, carcinoid syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficiency: Mitral valve disease, pulmonary hypertension, endocarditis, right ventricular dilatation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue, abdominal distension (ascites), leg edema, neck vein engorgement, hepatomegaly, fatigue, jaundice, liver cirrhosis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic Methods<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiography (Doppler), cardiac catheterization, ECG, chest x-ray, cardiac MRI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment Options<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics, salt restriction, minimally invasive axillary and working heart surgical valve repair or replacement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right heart failure, atrial fibrillation, thromboembolism, hepatic congestion, liver cirrhosis and liver failure <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_845979404\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-507945232\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1554750624\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#02288a;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-232693315\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-909210647\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover border-gorsel x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_180791039\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/yavuz-besogul-banner.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/yavuz-besogul-banner.jpg 700w, https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/yavuz-besogul-banner-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/yavuz-besogul-banner-280x280.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_180791039 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-909210647 > .col-inner {\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-148424707\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 150%;\">Prof. Dr. Yavuz Be\u015fo\u011ful<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>>Turkey\u2019s Cardiovascular Surgery Doctor<\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Professor Doctor Yavuz Be\u015fo\u011ful is one of the first doctors to perform heart surgeries with minimally invasive methods in cardiovascular surgery since 1997. 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living with tricuspid valve disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/en\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi\/#After_Closed_Tricuspid_Valve_Surgery\" >After Closed Tricuspid Valve Surgery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_tricuspid_valve_disease_so_important_and_what_does_it_do\"><\/span><b>Why is tricuspid valve disease so important and what does it do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2191\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2191\" src=\"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi.jpg\" alt=\"trikuspit kapak hastal\u0131klar\u0131 ve tedavisi\" width=\"600\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/trikuspit-kapak-hastaliklari-ve-tedavisi-320x272.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">tricuspid valve diseases and treatment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can imagine the tricuspid valve as a highly intelligent &#8220;one-way door&#8221; between the right atrium of the heart (the first chamber where dirty blood is collected from the body) and the right ventricle (the chamber that pumps this blood to the lungs to be cleaned). It is named after the three leaflets it usually has and its main task is to manage blood flow perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the heart relaxes, this door opens wide, allowing used and deoxygenated blood to flow freely from the right atrium into the more powerful pumping chamber below it, the right ventricle. When the right ventricle is full of blood and it is its turn to contract, this door closes tightly. In this way, the blood is pumped forward, as it should be, towards the lungs to be cleansed, and is prevented from escaping backwards, towards the atria. Thanks to this simple but vital mechanism, our heart works efficiently with every beat. When tricuspid valve disease disrupts this pattern, the load on the heart increases, the body gets tired and a number of health problems arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s Clarify a Matter: From time to time, our patients may encounter the term &#8220;tricuspid aortic valve&#8221; and experience confusion. Having a tricuspid (i.e. three leaflets) aortic valve is a completely normal and healthy condition. The aortic valve is located on the left side of the heart and is the main valve that pumps clean blood throughout the body. In this article, we are talking about the tricuspid valve and its diseases, which is located on the right side of the heart and has a completely different role.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_tricuspid_valve_diseases_are_there\"><\/span><b>What types of tricuspid valve diseases are there?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main problems we encounter with the tricuspid valve can be summarized under several main headings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid Regurgitation (Back Leakage)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid Stenosis (Stenosis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebstein Anomaly (Congenital Problem)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid Atresia (Absence of the Valve)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common of these diseases is tricuspid regurgitation, also known as regurgitation. In this condition, the valve fails to close and when the right ventricle contracts, some of the blood leaks backwards into the right atrium instead of going to the lungs as it should. The degree of this leak is important. Very mild leaks (trace regurgitation) can occur in many healthy people and are usually not a problem. However, moderate or severe insufficiency can fatigue the heart, leading over time to enlargement of the right heart chambers and heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid stenosis is a much rarer condition. Here the valve leaflets harden, thicken and stick together, causing the valve opening to narrow. This makes it difficult for blood to pass from the atria to the ventricles and creates a barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebstein&#8217;s anomaly is a congenital heart defect in which the valve is incorrectly formed and positioned lower than normal. This usually leads to severe tricuspid regurgitation. Tricuspid atresia is a very rare and serious condition in which the valve never develops at birth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_these_tricuspid_valve_diseases\"><\/span><b>What causes these tricuspid valve diseases?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The causes of these diseases are quite diverse and basically fall into two main groups: congenital and acquired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main congenital causes are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebstein anomaly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid atresia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other complex heart defects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the more common acquired causes are quite varied and include some of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left heart valve diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High pulmonary blood pressure (pulmonary hypertension)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart rhythm disorders (especially Atrial Fibrillation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatic fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart valve infection (Infective endocarditis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wires from pacemaker or ICD devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impacts to the chest area (Trauma)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare conditions such as carcinoid syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy to the chest area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One point in particular should be emphasized here: The vast majority of tricuspid regurgitations are due to &#8220;secondary&#8221; causes. What does this mean? The valve itself is actually healthy, but due to a problem elsewhere in the heart (e.g. mitral valve disease on the left side or high pressure in the lungs), the right heart chambers expand over time. These enlarged chambers also stretch and tug on the ring in which the tricuspid valve sits. Because of this tension, the normally normal valves can no longer meet and close properly and leakage begins. In other words, the tricuspid valve is often an innocent victim of another disease. Therefore, treatment should not only focus on the tricuspid valve, but also address the underlying problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_symptoms_does_tricuspid_valve_disease_cause_in_the_body\"><\/span><b>What symptoms does tricuspid valve disease cause in the body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the disease is in mild stages, it is often insidious and may not cause any symptoms. This is why many people can live for years without realizing they have it. But when the problem progresses and reaches moderate or serious levels, the body starts to send signals for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common symptoms that may occur as the disease progresses include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent fatigue and weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath, especially with movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling in the feet, legs and abdomen (edema)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palpitations or irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible pulsation or twitching sensation in the neck veins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling of fullness and tenderness in the right upper abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coldness of the skin, especially hands and feet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, shortness of breath and fatigue are caused by the heart&#8217;s inability to pump enough blood efficiently around the body. Swelling in the legs or abdomen (edema) occurs when the right heart is unable to push the blood forward and the blood pools in the veins and fluid leaks out of the veins. The marked pulsation in the veins of the neck is a reflection of the pressure wave created by the backward blood flow. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, it is best to consult a specialist without neglecting the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_tricuspid_valve_disease_diagnosed\"><\/span><b>How is tricuspid valve disease diagnosed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a correct diagnosis is the most important first step in our treatment journey. This process starts with a detailed interview with you. We listen to your complaints, when they started and how they affect your life. In the physical examination, we will then listen to your heart with a stethoscope to check for abnormal sounds called murmurs, fullness in your neck veins or edema in your legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this initial assessment, there are a number of basic and advanced tests that we use to confirm the diagnosis and clarify the severity of the disease:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiography (ECHO &#8211; Heart Ultrasound)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrocardiogram (ECG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest X-ray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (Cardiac MRI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Stress Test (Effort Test)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac Catheterization (Angiography)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among these tests, Echocardiography (ECHO) is the gold standard for diagnosing tricuspid valve disease. ECHO is a painless and harmless ultrasound procedure that provides live, moving images of your heart and valves. In these images, we can clearly see the structure of the valve, how the leaflets move, whether there is a leak or stenosis in the valve, and if so, to what extent. We also measure how much the chambers on the right side of the heart are enlarged and the strength of contraction. Sometimes we can resort to Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) through the esophagus to get even clearer images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tests help us to complete the picture. We can evaluate the heart rhythm with ECG, the overall size of the heart with chest X-ray, and the functions of the right ventricle in particular in much more detail with Cardiac MRI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_treatment_options_are_currently_available_for_tricuspid_valve_disease\"><\/span><b>What treatment options are currently available for tricuspid valve disease?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of your tricuspid valve disease is tailored to you, like a tailor making a dress just for you. Many factors, such as the type of disease, its severity, your age, general health and lifestyle, will determine which treatment pathway we choose. Our main goal in treatment is to relieve your symptoms, prevent further strain on your heart and give you a good quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication and Lifestyle Modifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach is usually the first step in treatment. Medicines do not eliminate the disease, but control symptoms by making the heart&#8217;s work easier. Diuretics (diuretics) reduce edema by removing excess fluid from the body. Rhythm regulators control palpitations. Blood thinners prevent clot formation, especially if accompanied by arrhythmia. In addition, reducing salt consumption, eating a healthy diet and being as active as your doctor allows are essential for treatment. However, continuing medication for a long time can lead to cardiac cirrhosis and lose the chance of surgery. Surgical treatment should be recommended before liver destruction begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical Treatment Repairing or Renewing the Door of the Heart<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When medication is inadequate or the valve problem is severe, we turn to more permanent solutions. The timing of surgery is very important. An intervention at the right time, before irreversible damage to the heart occurs, can be life-saving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When surgery is needed, there are two main approaches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid Valve Repair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid Valve Replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever possible, our first choice is to repair the patient&#8217;s own valve. Because preserving your own tissue is always the healthiest. The most common repair technique we use is to narrow the enlarged valve ring to the required size with a special ring (annuloplasty). This allows the valves to close properly again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But sometimes the valve is so damaged that it cannot be repaired. In this case, the damaged valve is removed and replaced with either a biological valve (made of animal heart membrane) or a mechanical valve (made of metal and carbon). Nowadays, these operations are minimally invasive, performed through a small incision in the armpit while the heart is working. This has the advantage of preventing heart rhythm block.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catheter Methods Non-Surgical Modern Solutions <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most exciting developments in the world of medicine in recent years has been the development of catheter-based techniques for patients who are at high risk of or unable to undergo heart surgery. In these techniques, a thin tube (catheter) is usually inserted into the heart through a vein in the groin and the entire procedure is performed from there. Today, however, the chances of success are still not high.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_recovery_period_after_treatment_of_tricuspid_valve_diseases\"><\/span><b>What is the recovery period after treatment of tricuspid valve diseases?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your recovery will depend on the type of treatment you have received. While recovery after open heart surgery can take several months, it is much shorter after minimally invasive surgery or catheterization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the method chosen, cardiac rehabilitation programs are the most important supporter of recovery. These programs help you return to life with confidence by strengthening not only your body but also your spirit with exercises, nutrition education and psychological support tailored to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some general points to consider during the recovery period:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the medicines prescribed by your doctor without interruption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careful wound care if you have had surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid heavy lifting for the specified period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not driving until your doctor gives permission<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating in your recommended cardiac rehabilitation program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to disrupt the follow-up and control appointments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_consider_when_living_with_tricuspid_valve_disease\"><\/span><b>What should I consider when living with tricuspid valve disease?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this diagnosis, some positive changes in your life will both protect your heart and improve your overall quality of life. Your biggest helper in this process will be yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying attention to the following points in your diet will ease the burden on your heart:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce salt (especially if there is edema)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding packaged and processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including plenty of vegetables and fruits on your table every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, walnuts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink enough water (unless your doctor has recommended fluid restriction)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit sugary and pastry foods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular, protection against heart valve infection (infective endocarditis) is vital:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking great care of your oral and dental health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting the dentist at least twice a year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always inform your cardiologist before dental treatments or other surgical procedures with a risk of bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting any infection that develops in your body (urinary tract, skin, etc.) treated immediately<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flu and pneumonia vaccinations as recommended by your doctor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricuspid valve disease is no longer a helpless or &#8220;forgotten&#8221; problem. Thanks to early diagnosis, correct timing and early surgery before the onset of cardiac cirrhosis, it is possible to overcome these diseases and live a healthy, quality life. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Closed_Tricuspid_Valve_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Closed Tricuspid Valve Surgery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Surgery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair (annuloplasty) or valve replacement (mechanical or biological).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average 10-20 days, much faster than classical open surgery since no sternotomy is performed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication Use<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warfarin (in mechanical valve), rhythm regulators, diuretics and heart failure medications according to valve type.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR Monitoring<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifelong in case of a mechanical valve, not required in case of a biological valve.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early mobilization with light walking is recommended; heavy exercise should be avoided for 15 days.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhythm and Pulse Monitoring<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhythm disorders such as AV block and atrial fibrillation may be observed after tricuspid valve surgery.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging and Control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiography should monitor valve function, right ventricular performance and pulmonary pressures.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of valvular dysfunction, arrhythmia, pericarditis, stroke, pleural effusion, right heart failure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound Care<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after 10 days you don&#8217;t need<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt restriction (to reduce edema), low-fat, heart-friendly diet is recommended.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking and Alcohol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended, especially in the presence of pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can usually be started within 2-4 weeks once general well-being is achieved.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological Support<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological support is useful in patients with chronic right-sided heart failure and rhythm problems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle Use<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is usually possible after 10-15 days when reflexes and concentration are in order.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiography is recommended once a month for the first 3 months, then every 3-6 months and annually thereafter.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- Shortcode [comment-price-doctor] does not exist -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tricuspid valve diseases involve malfunction of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle. 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