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Aortic Valve Repair

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Aortic valve repair, or aortic valve reconstruction, restores both the form and function of a dysfunctional aortic valve. It is most often used to treat aortic regurgitation, and can also be necessary for aortic aneurysm or, less commonly, congenital aortic stenosis.

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Source Aortic valve repair (Wikipedia)
Source Aortic valve repair (Wikipedia)
Source Aortic valve repair (Wikipedia)
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Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_valve_repair, lead section
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Aortic valve repair or aortic valve reconstruction is the reconstruction of both form and function of a dysfunctional aortic valve.
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Aortic valve repair (Wikipedia)
  • Treats: Aortic Aneurysm, Lead: treats Aortic Aneurysm
    It can also become necessary for the treatment of aortic aneurysm, less frequently for congenital aortic stenosis.
  • Treats: Aortic Stenosis, Lead: treats Aortic Stenosis
    It can also become necessary for the treatment of aortic aneurysm, less frequently for congenital aortic stenosis.
  • Treats: Aortic Regurgitation, Lead: treats Aortic Regurgitation
    Most frequently it is used for the treatment of aortic regurgitation.
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