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Rupture of tricuspid valve leaflet

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Rupture of the tricuspid valve leaflet is a rare but serious condition often resulting from traumatic injury, leading to significant hemodynamic compromise and potential heart failure if untreated 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical presentation may include symptoms of right heart failure such as fatigue, dyspnea, and signs of jugular venous distension 1.
  • Echocardiography is crucial for confirming the diagnosis by visualizing valve leaflet rupture and assessing right ventricular function 1.
  • Cardiac MRI or CT can provide additional anatomical detail but is not typically required for initial diagnosis 1.

    • Management

  • Surgical Repair: Primary treatment involves surgical intervention, including chordal replacement and annuloplasty to restore valve function 1.
  • Postoperative Monitoring: Close follow-up with echocardiography to assess valve function and right ventricular recovery is essential 1.
  • Medical Management: Supportive care with diuretics and inotropic support may be necessary perioperatively to manage fluid balance and cardiac output 1.

    • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Traumatic rupture can occur in children, requiring specialized pediatric cardiac surgical expertise for repair 1.
  • Outcome: In pediatric cases, surgical repair can lead to favorable outcomes with near-normal valve function postoperatively 1.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Prompt surgical intervention with chordal replacement and annuloplasty is recommended for traumatic tricuspid valve rupture to restore valve function and prevent long-term complications (Evidence: Strong 1).
  • Postoperative echocardiography should be utilized regularly to monitor the recovery of tricuspid valve function and right ventricular performance (Evidence: Moderate 1).
  • Supportive medical management, including diuretics and inotropic support, should be tailored to manage hemodynamic instability perioperatively (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).

    • References

    1 Katz NM, Pallas RS. Traumatic rupture of the tricuspid valve: repair by chordal replacements and annuloplasty. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1986. link

    Original source

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      Traumatic rupture of the tricuspid valve: repair by chordal replacements and annuloplasty. — Katz NM, Pallas RS The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (1986)
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