Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) means the valve between the right upper and lower heart chambers doesn’t seal, so blood sloshes backward. Mild cases are silent; significant leaks shout through veins and energy levels. Swelling is the star. Ankles, feet, or even the belly puff up as blood backs up into the body’s veins. Fast heart beat or fluttering is common. You feel a pounding in the neck or chest when you climb stairs or carry groceries. Easy fatigue shows up next. Legs feel heavy, and you need to sit after light activity. Neck veins throb. A visible pulse beats in the... Learn more