VALVULOPATHIES - HEART DISEASES

Valvulopathies



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Valvulopathies are diseases that affect the heart valves, causing them to not function properly. The 4 heart valves are: the tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary and aortic valve, which open and close whenever the heart beats, allowing blood circulation. When these valves are injured, two types of problems can arise: Stenosis: when the valve does not open properly, preventing the passage of blood; Insufficiency: When the valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow back