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.
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