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Anatomy and Physiology of the Tricuspid Valve

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Summary

An appreciation of the complex and variable anatomy of the tricuspid valve is essential to unraveling the pathophysiology of tricuspid regurgitation. A greater appreciation of normal and abnormal anatomy is important as new methods of treating the tricuspid regurgitation are developed. This review of tricuspid valve and right heart anatomy is followed by a discussion of the possible pathophysiology of secondary (functional) tricuspid regurgitation.

Key Words

tricuspid regurgitation
tricuspid valve anatomy

Abbreviations and Acronyms

RA
right atrium
RV
right ventricle
STR
secondary tricuspid regurgitation
SVC
superior vena cava
TR
tricuspid regurgitation
TV
tricuspid valve

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This research was not supported by public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Dr. Hahn is the Chief Scientific Officer for the Echocardiography Core Laboratory at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation for which she receives no direct industry compensation; and has received personal fees from Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Bayliss, Navigate, Philips Healthcare, and Siemens Healthineers. All other authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.