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Tricuspid valve moderate to severe regurgitation.

Posted by ladydia @ladydia, Jul 10 11:50am

I have moderate to severe Tricuspid regurgitation.
I have been to my cardiologist & to a University hospital.
Interested in information & anyone with this ongoing issue.

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bjanderson | @bjanderson | Jul 13 10:22pm
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@ladydia

Hello bjanderson
Thank you so much with sharing your experience about your tricuspid & mitral valve repair. It was so good to hear about your successful surgery & recovery after having open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
I am interested in all I can find out since being diagnosed with moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation. I have a cardiologist & also went to a University hospital to obtain all the information I could.
I have not been given much just hopefully your valve last for as long as you need it. I was also given a prescription for Furosemide/ Lasix & told to use it when you think you need it. So far I have not had a problem with edema. I realize I am an 80 year old female, however many in my family have lived until 90 or more.
I just would like to be able to take care of myself & enjoy my time I have . I am relatively active physically, & socially. I walk attend balance & exercise classes. My stamina & energy seem to be going down which is concerning.
Thanks again, Lady Dia

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Sounds like you are doing all you possibly can. Best of luck to you.

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ladydia | @ladydia | Jul 14 10:53am
In reply to @bigbon "I wish you the best of luck and my prayers. My husband's EF was 29. It..." + (show)
@bigbon

I wish you the best of luck and my prayers. My husband's EF was 29. It is now exactly where the normal range lies. As you probably know, at Mayo, you get an entire team which looks at your case. That is very reassuring. Bonnie

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My best for your husband & you. I lost my late husband to a heart problem at 59, I was 57. I know that we are fortunately gaining so much knowledge & expertise in the medical field.
🤗🙏🏻

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ladydia | @ladydia | Jul 20 9:57am
In reply to @gloaming "Have you tried a google search, say with the syntax, 'triscuspid regurgitation, concerns and treatment?' https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tricuspid-valve-regurgitation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350173..." + (show)
@gloaming

Have you tried a google search, say with the syntax, 'triscuspid regurgitation, concerns and treatment?'
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tricuspid-valve-regurgitation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350173
https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-tricuspid-regurgitation
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/472
The right ventricle is what pumps venous blood to the lungs. It has to do more work to keep you feeling well if the valve between it and the right atrium doesn't provide a decent seal against the ventricle's pressure and flow.

The valve can normally be repaired, improved, or replaced, sometimes with a bovine valve which is very similar to the human tricuspid valve.

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Thank you for your reply.
Yes, I lookup everything I can.
I was told that the tricuspid is the last valve to be really researched & is being done so right now..
I know my energy & stamina are less than they used to be. I’m doing what I can to keep up.
I did follow up my Cardiologist with the University hospital.
It seems I am not a candidate for surgery at least at this time.
Thank you for sharing.

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