Location:
between right atrium and right ventricle
Function:
ventricular diastole: open valve allows ventricle to fill
ventricular systole: valve closes preventing reflux into atrium
Importance in cardiovascular diseases:
functional abnormalities include tricuspid stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation
Importance in device delivery:
may be affected by lead implants; artificial valve is a contraindication for right ventricular endocardial pacing leads