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What analogy is used to describe the function of heart valves?
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The Panama Canal locks – open to allow forward movement, close to prevent backward movement.
What is a common issue with the aortic valve?
Gradual narrowing of the valve.
In what kind of diseases are the tricuspid and pulmonic valves sometimes involved?
Congenital heart diseases in babies.
How are mild cases of mitral valve issues treated?
Mild cases are treated medically.
What is the primary function of heart valves?
They act as one-way valves to open for forward blood flow and close to prevent backward flow.
What are the four valves in the heart?
Tricuspid valve, Pulmonic valve, Mitral valve, Aortic valve
What happens if the aorta enlarges in relation to the aortic valve?
The enlargement can cause the valve to leak.
What is a common issue that can arise with the mitral valve?
If the heart enlarges, the valve leaflets may not touch, leading to backflow issues.
Which heart valves are generally not involved in adult heart disease?
Tricuspid valve and Pulmonic valve
Which heart valves are located on the left side of the heart?
Mitral valve and Aortic valve
What is the role of the mitral valve in blood movement within the heart?
It allows blood to move from the upper chamber to the lower chamber.
Which heart valves are located on the right side of the heart?
What function does the aortic valve serve?
It allows blood to exit the heart and closes to prevent blood from returning to the heart.
What is a potential treatment for severe mitral valve issues?
Valve replacement may be necessary.
What happens when the mitral valve closes?
It prevents backflow when the heart pumps.
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