atrioventricular valve


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Related to atrioventricular valve: atrioventricular node, tricuspid valve
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Noun1.atrioventricular valve - either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventriclesatrioventricular valve - either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventricles; prevents return of blood to the atrium
papillary muscle - any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves; "the papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria"
bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve, mitral valve - valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
right atrioventricular valve, tricuspid valve - valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
cardiac valve, heart valve - a valve to control one-way flow of blood
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The cardiac findings indicated right isomerism with complex and severe cardiac malformations, including a morphologically common atrium, common atrioventricular valve, double inlet right ventricle, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage, pulmonary outflow obstruction, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals from the descending aorta.
A case of right isomerism showing long survival without surgery
Also in the bicaval technique, with the protection of the right atrial anatomy, the atrioventricular valve function is also protected.
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Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Fetuses with Atrioventricular Canal Defects does not Progress During Mid- to Late Pregnancy for Most Babies Atrioventricular valve regurgitation (AVVR) influences morbidity and mortality in patients with atrioventricular canal defect (AVC).
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