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Complications of Valvular Heart Disease-1

Patient was educated on complication for valvular heart disease as follows: Endocarditis Patients with valvular disorders of the heart are at increased risk for infection of the inner layer of the heart or endocardium. Increased workload of the heart Pumping blood through the stenotic or incompletely open valve needs extra effort by the heart muscle. Extra effort by the heart must be compensated enough by extra blood and oxygen supply. Blood and oxygen supply is [...]

Risk Factors for Valvular Heart Disease

Patient was educated on risk factors for valvular heart disease as follows: Rheumatic fever Infection with streptococcus bacteria, causing strep throat is considered one major risk factor injuring the heart valves. Damaged heart valves do not work as efficiently as they should and cannot close completely, resulting in regurgitation murmurs. Scar tissue can form in the damaged heart valve during the repair process. Scar tissue can be thick and so, can compromise the opening of [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Tricuspid Regurgitation-2

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation and the extent of obstruction to the blood return. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Diminished function of vital organs Compromised blood and oxygen supply to the vital organs affect their function gradually. Blood supply could be reduced to all organs, such as, brain, heart, lung, stomach, and kidneys, affecting their function. Palpitations [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Tricuspid Regurgitation-1

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation and the extent of obstruction to the blood return. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Dizziness and lightheadedness Reduced output of blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation can contribute towards an overall reduction in output of blood from the left ventricle into the general circulation, resulting in low blood [...]

Tricuspid Regurgitation and Pathogenesis of the Condition

Patient was educated on tricuspid regurgitation and its pathogenesis as follows: Tricuspid valve is the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle and is also called right atrioventricular valve. Tricuspid valve permits one-way flow of blood, from the right atrium to right ventricle. Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition of incomplete closing of the tricuspid valve, resulting in back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium. Since more blood pools on [...]