What is tricuspid valve regurgitation?
Tricuspid valve regurgitation is a condition of the heart. The tricuspid valve does not close properly, causing the blood to flow backward (leak) into the right upper heart chamber (atrium) when the right lower heart chamber (ventricle) contracts.
How do members experience tricuspid valve regurgitation?
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tricuspid valve regurgitation*
Who has tricuspid valve regurgitation on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 58 |