Aortic Valve Prolapse
The downward displacement of the cuspal or pointed end of the trileaflet AORTIC VALVE causing misalignment of the cusps. Severe valve distortion can cause leakage and allow the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to aortic regurgitation.
Year introduced: 1988
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Tree Number(s): C14.280.484.048.625, C14.280.484.400.100
MeSH Unique ID: D001023
Entry Terms:
- Aortic Valve Prolapses
- Prolapse, Aortic Valve
- Prolapses, Aortic Valve
- Valve Prolapse, Aortic
- Valve Prolapses, Aortic
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