Severe tricuspid regurgitation after a horse kick: a case report of a rare cause of acquired valvulopathy

The most commonly cited mechanism is an anteroposterior compression of the chest, causing a sudden increase in right ventricular pressure during the end-diastolic phase. The mean interval to diagnosis of traumatic tricuspid regurgitation is usually long, leading to a progressive right ventricular remodelling and deterioration of right ventricular function. As a result, surgical repair of the valve is often not possible and an early tricuspid valve replacement is required.