title: Gross tricuspid incompetence due to isolated tricuspid valve prolapse.
abstract: We report a case of isolated prolapse of the tricuspid valve producing gross incompetence as documented by Doppler examination. This case shows that hemodynamically significant tricuspid regurgitation can occur from isolated prolapse of valvar leaflets.
authors: Department of Cardiology, J.L.N. Medical College and Hospital, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Mittal
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Swaroop
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Gokhroo
mesh_terms: D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014263:Tricuspid Valve Prolapse / Q000150:complications*