Ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve due to nonpenetrating trauma. Echocardiographic findings.
A case of traumatic tricuspid insufficiency is presented. In the diagnosis of ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve, two-dimensional echocardiography was an essential diagnostic procedure, while M-mode echocardiography showed no specific findings. Ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve were confirmed at operation.
D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000293:injuries; D003971:Diastole; D004452:Echocardiography; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013599:Systole; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000293:injuries; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*