Trikuspidklaffen
Trikuspidklaffen, also known as tricuspid regurgitation, is a medical condition characterized by the backward flow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium of the heart. This condition is typically caused by a defect in the tricuspid valve, one of the four valves in the heart that regulate blood flow. The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle and consists of three leaflets or cusps.
The most common cause of tricuspid regurgitation is rheumatic heart disease, which is an inflammatory condition
Diagnosis of tricuspid regurgitation typically involves a physical examination, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and sometimes a cardiac catheterization.