mitral valve
US /ˈmaɪ.trəl vælv/
UK /ˈmaɪ.trəl vælv/
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válvula mitral
a valve in the heart that is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, preventing backflow of blood into the left atrium during ventricular contraction
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The doctor listened carefully to her heart, checking for any issues with the mitral valve.
O médico ouviu atentamente o coração dela, verificando qualquer problema com a válvula mitral.
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Damage to the mitral valve can lead to serious heart conditions.
Danos na válvula mitral podem levar a condições cardíacas graves.