About The Medical Condition Prolapse, Aortic Valve

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Prolapse, Aortic Valve

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

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

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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