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Management of tricuspid stenosis

THE CONTEXT
The described interventions depend on whether tricuspid stenosis is isolated or the patient already requires surgery to other valves.

Valve interventions

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When surgery to other valves is required, the tricuspid valve can be replaced or treated with valvotomy.
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Balloon valvuloplasty can treat rare cases of isolated tricuspid stenosis.
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