Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. The doctor may be alerted to tricuspid valve disease by the following:
- Heart murmur
- Irregular pulse or heartbeat
- Abnormal pulse in the jugular vein of the neck
- Swelling in the legs
Tests may include:
- Chest x-ray —a test that uses radiation to take pictures of structures inside the chest
- Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)—a test that records the heart's activity by measuring electrical currents through the heart muscle
- Echocardiogram —a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to examine the size, shape, and motion of the heart
- Cardiac catheterization —an x-ray of the heart's circulation that is done after injection of a contrast dye
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