Congenital Heart Defect, Tricuspid Atresia

Congenital Heart Defect, Tricuspid Atresia

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Heart & Vascular Health
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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAJan 15, 2022

The topic Congenital Heart Defect, Tricuspid Atresia you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Tricuspid Atresia.

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  • Congenital heart defects are relatively common birth defects involving the heart, and these may be of several types. A rare but critical heart-related birth defect that occurs in children is Tricuspid Atresia (TA), in which the tricuspid valve of the heart is either missing or is poorly-formed
  • The tricuspid valve regulates blood, flowing from the upper right heart chamber (right atrium) to the lower right heart chamber (right ventricle). In individuals with Tricuspid Atresia, the blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle is obstructed. 
  • This condition often coexists with other defects in the heart vessels including:
    • Aortic arch interruption
    • Aortic coarctation
    • Pulmonary atresia/stenosis
    • Transposition of the great arteries
    • Ventricular septal defect (in a vast majority of cases)
  • Babies with Tricuspid Atresia may present poor feeding, breathing difficulties, and bluish discoloration of skin. If left unrecognized or untreated, Tricuspid Atresia can result in heart failure. The condition is generally treated via surgery; often, multiple surgeries may be planned to correct this valve defect. With adequate treatment, the prognosis is generally improved

Please find comprehensive information on Tricuspid Atresia regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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