Glossary/Anatomy

Tricuspid Valve.

The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle with three leaflets. Prevents blood from flowing backward into the right atrium. Tricuspid regurgitation is increasingly recognized as a condition requiring intervention.

Definition

What is tricuspid valve?

The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle with three leaflets. Prevents blood from flowing backward into the right atrium. Tricuspid regurgitation is increasingly recognized as a condition requiring intervention.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Tricuspid Regurgitation
Backward leaking of blood through the tricuspid valve from the right ventricle into the right atr...
Right Ventricle
The lower right chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmo...
Annuloplasty
A surgical technique used during valve repair in which a ring or band is sewn around the valve an...
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