About The Medical Condition Aortic Valve Prolapse

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Aortic Valve Prolapse

Aortic Valve Prolapse Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Aortic Valve Prolapse Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Aortic Valve Prolapse?

The downward displacement of the cuspal material (misalignment of the cusps) below a line joining points of attachment of the aortic valve leaflets. The prolapsed cusp may occlude the ventricular septal defect during ventricular diastole.

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