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Tricuspid Valve Prolapse MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Tricuspid Valve Prolapse
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.484.400.875
Unique ID
D014263
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014263
Scope Note
Abnormal protrusion of one or more of the leaflets of TRICUSPID VALVE into the RIGHT ATRIUM during SYSTOLE. This allows the backflow of blood into right atrium leading to TRICUSPID VALVE INSUFFICIENCY; SYSTOLIC MURMURS. Its most common cause is not primary valve abnormality but rather the dilation of the RIGHT VENTRICLE and the tricuspid annulus.
Previous Indexing
Heart Valve Diseases (1967-1982)
Tricuspid Valve (1966-1982)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HEART VALVE DISEASES 1983-90
History Note
91(83); was see under HEART VALVE DISEASES 1983-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1982/04/26
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Tricuspid Valve Prolapse Preferred
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