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aortic valve [ā′ȯrdĀ·ik ′valv] (anatomy) A heart valve comprising three flaps which guards the passage from the left ventricle to the aorta and prevents the backward flow of blood. 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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quintana in the blood of a dog from the United States with aortic valve endocarditis and probably also in the mitral valve of a dog from New Zealand with endocarditis. Turiaf did not need to have his aortic valve replaced, which the Lakers had said was a key factor in determining whether he would play again. The patient, a 75-year-old male with aortic valve disease and dilated aortic root, required replacement of both the valve and root. |
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