article · Cureus
Traumatic tricuspid regurgitation (TTR) is an uncommon cause of acute right ventricular dysfunction. The surgical approach can be complex, and repair tends to have a lower success rate when right heart failure symptoms are present. We present a case of a 56-year-old man with chronic isolated tricuspid valve flail and severe TTR due to high-energy blunt chest trauma from a vehicle accident 24 years prior. This report emphasizes the critical role of echocardiography in diagnosing trauma-related primary tricuspid regurgitation and the necessity of early detection to facilitate surgical intervention before irreversible damage happens.
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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73001
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