aortic valve
US /eɪˌɔːr.tɪk ˈvælv/
UK /eɪˌɔːr.tɪk ˈvælv/
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valvola aortica
a valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta, preventing backflow of blood into the left ventricle
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The surgeon repaired the patient's damaged aortic valve.
Il chirurgo ha riparato la valvola aortica danneggiata del paziente.
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A healthy aortic valve ensures proper blood flow from the heart.
Una valvola aortica sana assicura un corretto flusso sanguigno dal cuore.