Concept information
Preferred term
Aortic Valve Prolapse
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 88
In other languages
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Finnish
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aorttaläppäprolapsi
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prolapsus valvae aortae
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001023
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