mitraltricuspid
Mitraltricuspid refers to the mitral valve and the tricuspid valve, the two atrioventricular valves of the heart. The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and typically has two leaflets (anterior and posterior). The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and right ventricle and usually has three leaflets (anterior, posterior, and septal). These valves are supported by chordae tendineae and papillary muscles and are anchored to the surrounding fibrous ring, the annulus. They open during diastole to allow ventricular filling and close during systole to prevent regurgitation.
Function and pathology: Both valves play a critical role in unidirectional blood flow. When diseased, they can
Diagnosis and treatment: Diagnosis relies mainly on echocardiography, with Doppler assessment to quantify regurgitation or stenosis.
Terminology: The combined term "mitraltricuspid" is not a standard disease name but is used to describe discussion