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MVP is the medical abbreviation meaning mitral valve prolapse
Mitral stenosis is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve.
Valvuloplasty
Vegetation
Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.
When a valve cannot close all the way it is called incompetent.
Pylororrhaphy is the medical term meaning suture of the pyloric valve. A related term, pyloroplasty, means surgical repair of the pyloric valve.
Pericardial means pertaining to the pericardium, the sac around the heart.
The medical term for inflammation of the valve on the left side of the heart is "mitral valve endocarditis." This condition can lead to damage of the valve and affect the heart's ability to function properly. Treatment often involves antibiotics and, in severe cases, surgery to repair or replace the valve.
Superior valve means the valve on top.
Venotomy, venesection, phlebotomy or venipuncture is piercing of a vein to withdraw blood. Venous cut-down is incision of a vein in an emergency to insert a tube to give fluids or other medications.
The bicuspid valve is also known as the mitral valve because of its two cusps or flaps that resemble the shape of a mitre, which is a type of hat worn by bishops. This valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, allowing blood to flow in one direction. The term "bicuspid" specifically refers to its two cusps, while "mitral" reflects its appearance. Both names are commonly used in medical terminology to describe the same structure.