I36: Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders
I36.9: Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorder, unspecified
The heart pumps blood through the body. Inside the heart are 4 chambers. There are 2 heart atria and 2 ventricles. Both heart atria and both ventricles are separated from each other by a partition. There are 4 valves in the heart. These valves ensure that the blood flows in the right direction. So they have to close tightly. They also have to open up fully so that the blood can be properly pumped out of the heart.
The tricuspid valve is the valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Your tricuspid valve is not working properly. The tricuspid valve can be leaky or narrowed. The heart then has to work harder to pump enough blood to the lungs.
You may have various symptoms as a result. One may feel weak or tired. Sometimes, too, fluid collects in the abdomen or legs.
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