Abstract:
Introduction. According to several authors, tricuspid valve pathologies is diagnosed in 19-40%
of cases. As rule, primary tricuspid insufficiency is accompanied by congenital anomalies of
heart or other valvular anatomical defects. Most often these diseases manifests, as a consequence
of pulmonary hypertension, congestive and right ventricular dilation, rheumatic or infectious diseases, heart trauma or involvement in the tumoral process. In the Republic of Moldova,
rheumatic origin of valvulopathy, remain with a significant share and are the leading cause of
surgical intervention in patients with valvulopathy. Tricuspid insufficiency appeared as a result of
rheumatic damage in 15-30% of cases. Prevail tricuspid damage associated with mitral or aortic
diseases.
