Heart valves

Leaky or narrowed heart valves make it harder for your heart to pump. When your body tries to make up for this, it can cause further heart complications.

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The anatomy of the heart consists of the vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, left and right pulmonary arteries, left and right pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, and aorta. Take an in-depth look at the anatomy of the heart through video, pictures, and explanation. If you questions about the anatomy of the heart, please feel free to leave a comment. The anatomy of the heart truly is amazing.

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What is heart valve disease?

Valves of the heart ensure the one way flow. The AV valves are located between the atrium and ventricles and regulate the openings between them. The left AV valve is also called mitral valve and the right AV valve is also called the tricuspid valve. The aortic and pulmonary valve (semilunar valves) regulate blood flow from ventricles to the greater arteries.

Aortic valve insufficiency, also called aortic valve regurgitation, occurs when the aortic valve is damaged or weakened, thus enabling blood to leak back into the left ventricle of the heart from the aorta. This will eventually weaken the ventricle, which can compromise the heart and lead to further complications.