Pulsating Veins caused by tricuspid incompetence?

vanderbush · Newbie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 14

Hi. I have a problem with pulsating veins in my legs, caused by tricuspid incompetence. I have never heard about tricuspid regurgitation. What is that?

bessie · Silver Member Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 267

Hi. I have the same problem. I went to see my health care provider because of pulsating veins in my lower extremities. He said the cause of my problem is tricuspid incompetence. Tricuspid regurgitation is a disorder that involves backward flow of your blood across the tricuspid valve which separates your lower and upper heart chamber. The cause of tricuspid regurgitation is enlargement of your right ventricle. There are also some diseases that can affect your tricuspid valve, such as rheumatic fever. Symptoms include swelling of the abdomen, feet and ankles, fatigue and decreased urine output. General swelling is also a symptom of tricuspid regurgitation. Treatment is not needed in some cases. If you have severe symptoms, hospitalization may be required. Some people need surgery.

Pulsating Veins caused by tricuspid incompetence?

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