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Pathophysiology of Tricuspid Stenosis

Patient was educated on tricuspid stenosis and its pathophysiology as follows: A normal functioning tricuspid valve opens, when the right atrium contracts, allowing deoxygenated/venous blood from the right atrium to be pumped into the right ventricle. Upon contraction of right ventricle, this blood will be pumped through the pulmonary arteries, to the lungs for oxygen pick-up. Tricuspid stenosis is an abnormal condition of narrowing of the tricuspid valve opening, secondary to inability of the valve [...]

Normal Functioning Tricuspid Valve

Patient/caregiver was educated regarding normal functioning of tricuspid valve as follows: Tricuspid valve is the valve on the right side of heart, between right atrium and right ventricle. Tricuspid valve opens when the right atrium contracts, allowing deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to be pumped into the right ventricle. Contraction of right ventricle results in closing of the tricuspid valve and opening of the pulmonary valve. This results in deoxygenated/venous blood in the right [...]

Life-style Measures to be observed with Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in reduced blood and oxygen supply to all the vital organs, contributing to compromised organ function. Reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and in severe cases, even renal failure. [...]

Life-style Measures to be observed with Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in damage to the heart muscle, arrhythmias, chest pain, and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how insignificant it [...]

Life-style Measures to be observed with Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers [...]