Description

Tricuspid Valve Prolapse is a condition where the tricuspid valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the right atrium of the heart. This can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use terms like 'prolapso de la válvula cardíaca' or 'prolapso valvular' colloquially, but it is essential to stick to 'prolapso de la válvula tricúspide' in formal contexts. Misunderstanding this term with mitral valve conditions can lead to significant errors in communication.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tricuspid Valve Prolapse after experiencing unusual fatigue and palpitations.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con prolapso de la válvula tricúspide después de experimentar fatiga inusual y palpitaciones.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing tricuspid with mitral valve; misinterpreting 'prolapso' as 'prolapse' in a non-cardiac context; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.