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Complications of Tricuspid Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of tricuspid stenosis as follows: Acute weight gain: Fluid back-up and edema due to valvular disorders can contribute to acute weight gain. Arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, can lead to palpitations and arrhythmias. Individuals with history of arrhythmia can be at increased risk for presentation with fluttering in the chest and abnormal heartbeat. Blood clot formation: Compromised heart function with fluid back-up, in individuals [...]

Complications of Tricuspid Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of tricuspid stenosis as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart will result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increase risk for falls and accidents. Exacerbation of SOB: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart will result in reduced [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Tricuspid Stenosis-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of tricuspid stenosis as follows: Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic medications. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any worsening signs and symptoms of arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and altered levels of consciousness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight [...]

Measures to Prevent Worsening of Symptoms of Tricuspid Stenosis-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of tricuspid stenosis as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as prescribed. Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Tricuspid Stenosis-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with tricuspid stenosis as follows: Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and renal failure. Diminished urine output with increased fluid retention can result in acute weight gain and increased load on already failing heart, which can further complicate the outcome. Try peeing into an urinal and [...]