Tricuspid Atresi Congenital Heart De

Overview

Tricuspid atresia is a type of congenital heart defect in which the tricuspid valve between the right atrium and ventricle did not form. Instead, there is a solid wall of tissue between the two chambers. When this occurs, the blood is unable to flow through the heart and to the lungs to receive oxygen as it normally would do. As a result, the baby’s lungs are unable to supply the rest of her body with the oxygen it requires to function properly.

In most cases, it is not known what causes tricuspid atresia. However, it is known that the deformity occurs while the baby’s heart develops during fetal growth. Additionally, other congenital defects may be present, such as a narrowed pulmonary valve or a hole between the ventricles of the