A 44-year-old member asked:
what is the function of aortic valve?
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Dr. Bart Denys answered
39 years experience Cardiology
Aortic Valve: The aortic valve is an integral part of the heart and is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. It opens when the left ventricle contracts (systole) and allows blood to be pumped into the aorta. It closes when the left ventricle fills (diastole). It's function is to prevent blood from flowing back from the aorta while the heart is filling.
Answered on Aug 5, 2018
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Aortic valve: The valve opens to allow flow out of the heart to the body. If it doesn't open properly we call this stenosis. It has to close properly to keep blood flowing in a forward direction. If it doesn't we call this insufficiency. Either or both abnormalities can exist in the valve.
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
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Dr. Charles Jost answered
36 years experience Cardiology
See below: The aortic valve is the outflow valve and it is located on the left side of the heart. It opens to allow blood to leave the left ventricle and it clos ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered
39 years experience Internal Medicine
Lol yes and no: Please clarify with your cardiologist. He/ she will explain you the best.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rick Koch answered
22 years experience Cardiology
Yes your heart: Squeeze is normal. The muscle is thickened and the aortic valve has calcium on it but is not restricted.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
ECHO would be a: Better test to evaluate for valve function and morphology.Take care! http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/echocardi ... Read More
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