What is aortic insufficiency in Cardiac Surgery?

Cardiac Surgery Glossary

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Vessel or graft used to bypass blocked arteries, typically harvested from the patient's own body.

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Intermediate Formal IVT

Backward flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle due to incompetent aortic valve closure.

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
aortic insufficiency IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Backward flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle due to incompetent...

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intermediate 42

advanced 16

professional 42