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A leaking aortic valve means that when your hears pumps blood through the valve, that the valve does not close of properly when it should. This causes your heart to have to work harder because some of the blood it pumps leaks back into the heart and needs to be pumped out again.

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What are the health conditions for aortic valve replacement?

If she is concerned about this she should speak to a physician. Aortic valve replacement may be necessary if her aortic valve has narrowed or is leaking.


When is aortic valve replacement necessary?

Aortic valve replacement is necessary when the aortic valve has become diseased. The aortic valve can suffer from insufficiency (inability to perform adequately) or stenosis.


What valve is at the entrance to the aorta?

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Where can I find information on aortic valve replacements?

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Where is the aortic valve?

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What happens when the aortic valve is 5.7cm?

Aortic stenosis


Aortic valve function?

The Aortic Valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.


What is the function of the aortic valve?

The aortic valve functions as a one-way valve between the heart and the rest of the body. Blood is pumped from the left ventricle of the heart, through the valve, and down the aorta, which in turn supplies blood to all of the organs in the body. Between heart contractions, the valve closes, preventing blood from flowing backwards into the heart. The function of the aortic valve is then twofold: (1) It provides a route for which blood can leave the heart, and (2) It prevents blood that has already left the heart from leaking backwards into the heart.


What valve controls the flow of blood from the ventricles to the bodys main artery?

lol i had the same worksheet. the answer is the aortic valve. i just put down aortic