Tricuspid Valve Repair Surgery
Infection, rheumatic heart disease or (congenital) birth defects can cause damage to the valves in your heart. The affected valve folios (cusps) may grow dense and fragile from scar tissue or calcium deposits, or may become thin and weak, resulting in an inefficient valve
To prevent an infection (endocarditis) from occurring around the new heart valve or ring, you should receive antibiotics before having any procedures that could permit bacteria to enter your body. Among these procedures are:
- All dental procedures (cleaning, filling, removing teeth, root canals, gum or ulcer treatment). You may use dental floss, In fact, we encourage you to reduce tartar with any approved method.
- Surgical procedures such as colonoscopy, cystoscopy, or other surgical procedures
