I30-I52: Other forms of heart disease
I36: Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders
Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders represent a group of medical conditions that impact the tricuspid valve in the heart. This valve, located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, can experience various problems that are not related to rheumatic disease. Dysfunctions can involve narrowing (stenosis), leakage (regurgitation), or a combination of both. Such issues may result from congenital defects, heart disease, the effects of ageing, or secondary to abnormalities of the left heart valves. Typically, patients with these disorders may experience symptoms like fatigue, swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen, and difficulty breathing, particularly during physical exertion. Progressive deterioration of the valve function over time can put strain on the heart, leading to heart failure. These disorders are usually diagnosed with cardiac examinations such as echocardiography.
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