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Aortic Valve Prolapse

Medical Definition: 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.
Previously Indexed: Aortic Valve (1966-1987),Aortic Valve Insufficiency (1967-1987)

Aortic Valve Prolapse Medical Definitions and Terms

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