Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001023
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001023
Preferred Name

Aortic Valve Prolapse

Definitions
The downward displacement of the cuspal or pointed end of the trileaflet AORTIC VALVE causing misalignment of the cusps. Severe valve distortion can cause leakage and allow the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to aortic regurgitation.
Synonyms
Valve Prolapses, Aortic
Valve Prolapse, Aortic
Prolapses, Aortic Valve
Prolapse, Aortic Valve
Aortic Valve Prolapses
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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