Reversible tricuspid stenosis. Demonstration with two-dimensional echocardiography and continuous-wave Doppler.

Baruchin, M A; Hecht, S R; Berger, M · Chest · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of pseudo-tricuspid stenosis as a result of extrinsic compression of the tricuspid valve by a large right-sided pericardial effusion. Two-dimensional echocardiography and continuous-wave Doppler enabled accurate noninvasive diagnosis and hemodynamic assessment.

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