The main cause of tricuspid regurgitation is an enlarged right ventricle. This may be caused by any disorder that causes right ventricular failure, such as increased pressure in the pulmonary artery. Damage to the tricuspid valve may be caused by rheumatic fever. People with tricuspid regurgitation usually have no symptoms. Decreased urine output.
Most people can put up with the symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation for years.
Surgical repair or replacement of the tricuspid valve may also be needed. Stenosis Tricuspid stenosis is a narrowing or blockage of the tricuspid valve. Tricuspid stenosis causes the right atrium to become enlarged, while the right ventricle does not get enough blood. Tricuspid stenosis is usually associated with rheumatic fever. Often, people with tricuspid stenosis also have mitral stenosis.