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Aortic valve
The aortic valve is the heart's main doorway between the left ventricle and the aorta. The aortic valve can be affected by a range of problems that render the valve leaky (regurgitant or insufficient) or partially shut (stenotic).
Aortic valve replacement is the procedure to replace patient's aortic valve with an artificial valve. A major new study found that snaking a new one in through an artery significantly improved the chances that patients without an open heat surgery.
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Cardiac supplies
- Company: Boston Scientific
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