Description

The tricuspid valve is one of the four main valves in the heart, located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. It plays a crucial role in regulating blood flow and preventing backflow during heart contractions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'válvula tricúspide' is used in formal medical contexts. Common variants might include colloquial terms or regional dialects, but it is essential to stick to the glossary term to maintain professionalism. Be cautious of mixing it up with the mitral valve, as both are heart valves but serve different functions.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor explained that the tricuspid valve may require surgery due to severe regurgitation.

ES: El médico explicó que la válvula tricúspide podría requerir cirugía debido a una regurgitación severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tricuspid' with 'mitral'; mispronouncing 'tricúspide' as 'tricuspide'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.