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bicuspid valve

/baɪˈkʌspɪd vælv/

Tradução: Válvula cardíaca com duas cúspides ou folhetos, localizada entre o átrio esquerdo e o ventrículo esquerdo; também é chamada de valva mitral.

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/baɪˈkʌspɪd vælv/C1formalmedical
  • ptVálvula cardíaca com duas cúspides ou folhetos, localizada entre o átrio esquerdo e o ventrículo esquerdo; também é chamada de valva mitral.

A heart valve with two cusps or flaps, located between the left atrium and left ventricle, also known as the mitral valve.

  1. Heart valveC1formal

    A valve in the heart located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, consisting of two flaps (cusps) that prevent backflow of blood. Also known as the mitral valve.

    ptValva bicúspide

    • The bicuspid valve opens to allow blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
    • A damaged bicuspid valve can lead to heart murmurs or mitral valve prolapse.
    • The surgeon repaired the patient's bicuspid valve during the operation.