Terms Related to Aortic Valve Insufficiency

• Mitral Valve Insufficiency

  Backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium, owing to imperfect functioning of the mitral valve.

• Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency

  Backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium, owing to imperfect functioning of the tricuspid valve.

• Mitral Valve Regurgitation

  Backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium, owing to imperfect functioning of the mitral valve.

• Aortic Valve

  The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

• Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency

  Backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle, owing to imperfect functioning of the pulmonary valve.

• Aortic Valves

  The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

• Mitral Regurgitation

  Backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium, owing to imperfect functioning of the mitral valve.