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Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation affects the tricuspid valve, which allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
A leaky tricuspid valve can cause backflow into the right atrium. The condition is either primary, where there is direct damage to the valve, or secondary.
It can range from mild to severe. While mild cases — when the person is asymptomatic — may require ongoing monitoring only, more severe cases may need treatment. Asymptomatic means that the disease does not lead to any symptoms in a person.
Severe cases may lead to right heart failure. However, the proper time for surgery, if necessary, remains controversial.
Although many factors can influence survival, typically, the long-term outlook for a person with tricuspid regurgitation is poor.