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Location:
Between right atrium and right ventricle.
Function:
Ventricular diastole: valve opens, 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 tricuspid valve is a
contraindication for right ventricular endocardial pacing leads.
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