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valvotomy

/vælˈvɒt.ə.mi/

Traduction: Intervention chirurgicale consistant à inciser une valve cardiaque rétrécie afin de lever l'obstacle et de rétablir un flux sanguin normal.

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/vælˈvɒt.ə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • frIntervention chirurgicale consistant à inciser une valve cardiaque rétrécie afin de lever l'obstacle et de rétablir un flux sanguin normal.

A surgical procedure involving an incision into a narrowed heart valve to relieve an obstruction and restore proper blood flow.

  1. Surgical incision of a valveC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into a narrowed cardiac valve to relieve obstruction and improve blood flow.

    frValvotomie

    • The patient underwent a valvotomy to treat the stenotic mitral valve.
    • Valvotomy is often performed using a balloon catheter technique.
    • Recovery after a valvotomy typically involves a short hospital stay.

    Synonymesvalvulotomy

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