Tachycardia-Induced Right Heart Failure and Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation That Improved with Medication

Secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) primarily develops due to left heart failure or primary pulmonary diseases. Tricuspid annular dilation, which is commonly caused by right ventricular volume and pressure overload followed by right ventricle dilation, is believed to be the main mechanism underly...

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Published in:Chonnam medical journal 2015, Vol.51 (3), p.135-138
Main Authors: Yang, Young Ae, Yang, Dong Heon, Kim, Hong Nyun, Kwon, Sang Hoon, Jang, Se Young, Bae, Myung Hwan, Lee, Jang Hoon, Chae, Shung Chull
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) primarily develops due to left heart failure or primary pulmonary diseases. Tricuspid annular dilation, which is commonly caused by right ventricular volume and pressure overload followed by right ventricle dilation, is believed to be the main mechanism underlying secondary TR. It is reported that once the tricuspid annulus is dilated, its size cannot spontaneously return to normal, and it may continue to dilate. These reports also suggest the use of an aggressive surgical approach for secondary TR. In the present report, we describe a case of tachycardia-induced severe TR that was completely resolved without the need for surgery.
ISSN:2233-7385
DOI:10.4068/cmj.2015.51.3.135