TRICUSPID MURMUR Meaning and
Definition
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A tricuspid murmur is a specific type of abnormal sound that is heard during auscultation, or the act of listening to the sounds produced by the heart using a stethoscope. This murmur is characterized by a distinct sound that is produced as blood flows across the tricuspid valve of the heart during each heartbeat.
The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart and is responsible for regulating blood flow through this area. When there is an abnormality or dysfunction with this valve, blood may flow irregularly, creating turbulence and generating a murmur. This murmur is typically described as a whooshing or swishing sound that can be heard in the middle to lower portion of the chest, often on the right side.
Tricuspid murmurs can occur as a result of various underlying conditions or abnormalities, such as tricuspid valve regurgitation (backflow of blood), tricuspid valve stenosis (narrowing of the valve), or infections affecting the valve. These conditions may arise due to congenital heart defects, acquired heart diseases, or other factors impacting the structure and function of the heart.
The presence of a tricuspid murmur may indicate an underlying heart condition and often requires further evaluation and diagnostic testing to determine the cause and severity of the issue. Treatment options for tricuspid murmurs depend on the specific underlying cause and may range from medication management to surgical interventions.
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• A m. produced at the tricuspid orifice, either obstructive or regurgitant.
• A murmur produced by stenosis or incompetency of the t. valve.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of TRICUSPID MURMUR
The word "tricuspid" in "tricuspid murmur" comes from the Latin word "tricuspis", which means "three-pointed". The term "tricuspid" refers to the tricuspid valve, a valve in the heart that has three leaflets or flaps. The word "murmur" refers to an abnormal sound produced by the flow of blood through the heart, usually caused by turbulent blood flow or a structural abnormality of the heart. Therefore, a "tricuspid murmur" specifically describes an abnormal sound heard during auscultation (listening with a stethoscope) over the tricuspid valve area of the heart.
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