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mitral valve [′mī·trəl ′valv] (anatomy) The atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On day 6, a transesophageal echocardiograph, performed because of the cardiac murmur, showed oscillating intracardiac masses on the aortic and mitral valves. Surgeons are increasingly opting to repair damaged or degenerated mitral valves rather than replacing them with prosthetic devices. Responding to the increasing durability of valves crafted from animal tissues, the task force supported tissue valve use for patients needing replacement of their mitral valves even if the patients are younger than 70. |
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