Tricuspid stenosis history and symptoms

History & Symptoms
The onset of symptoms in the patient with tricuspid stenosis is often gradual and may be associated with some or all of the following symptoms:


 * Due to limited cardiac output, patients with tricuspid stenosis may experience fatigue
 * Dyspnea may be present if there is associated mitral valve
 * Systemic venous congestion may lead to abdominal discomfort due to hepatomegaly. The onset may be rapid if atrial fibrillation or flutter develops.
 * Abdominal swelling
 * A fluttering discomfort or complaints about prominent pulsations in the neck may be present
 * Leg and ankle swelling (pedal edema)


 * When simultaneously occurring with mitral stenosis, the decline in cardiac output to the pulmonary bed may diminish the dyspnea, hemoptysis ,and orthopnea associated with mitral stenosis.