Valvular

Tricuspid Stenosis (rare)

PATHO

  • Infective endocarditis MCC (↑in IVDA)

SSX

  • Mid-late diastolic decrescendo with opening snap

    • ↑ with inspiration (Carvallo's sign)

  • TS sounds like MS but with inspiration...

Tricuspid regurgitation

PATHO

  • RV enlargement (pulmonary HTN) ➔ incompetent valve

SSX

DX

  • Guess... (echo)

TX

  • Diuretics to ↓ volume ⊣ dilation

  • Severe: Repair preferred over replacing valve

  • Tx pulmonary HTN will ↓ TR