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Descriptor English:
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Aortic Valve Prolapse
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Prolapso de la Válvula Aórtica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Prolapso da Valva Aórtica
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Synonyms English:
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Aortic Valve Prolapses
Prolapse, Aortic Valve
Prolapses, Aortic Valve
Valve Prolapse, Aortic
Valve Prolapses, Aortic
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Tree Number:
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C14.280.484.400.100
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Definition English:
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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. |
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History Note English:
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88
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Record Number:
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29354
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Unique Identifier:
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D001023
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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