Creator: Jayashree Thakwani
Keywords: bicuspid aortic valve, bicuspid aortic valve glossary, glossary for bicuspid aortic valve

Written by Jayashree Thakwani, M.Pharm.Sci

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Jul 19, 2017

Glossary

Aneurysm: Localized ballooning of the aorta or an artery, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture

Calcification: Abnormal deposits of calcium and magnesium salts in tissue

Regurgitation: Backward flow

Hypertension: Increase in blood pressure

Aortic Stenosis: Narrowing of the valve opening between the left ventricle and the aorta

Coarctation of the aorta: Congenital narrowing of a segment of the aorta that impedes blood flow to the lower part of the body

Published on Jul 19, 2017
Last Updated on Jul 19, 2017

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