leaflet
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- noun
- /ˈliːflɪt/
- Specialized
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valva
- Mitral regurgitation was considered to be pure when associated with unrestricted valve leaflet excursion and a normal mitral orifice area, as assessed by two-dimensional echocardiography.
- valve leaflet
- mitral valve leaflet
- leaflet thickening
Examples
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Mitral valve prolapse occurs when one or both of the leaflets billow back into the left atrium during systole.
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The echocardiogram may also show any thickening of the leaflets.
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One leaflet closed, two leaflets closed, and there should be the third right there.
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The build up of charge draws water out of these cells and they shrivel, pulling the leaflet closed.
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In this type of MVP, the leaflets are not affected.
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The displacement of the leaflet(s) is at least 2 mm during systole.
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The echocardiogram should show the posterior displacement of one or both of the leaflets at least 2 mm during systole.
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One of the leaflets then billows backwards into the left atrium during systole, and this leads to prolapse.
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There is leaflet dysfunction secondary to problems with the chordae tendinae, papillary muscle, or annulus.
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The leaflets of the mitral valve open and close to regulate blood flow in the heart.
Synonyms
A thin triangular flap in a heart valve that lets blood flow in one direction
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Leaflet comes from leaf and -let, which means 'small', so in the heart it is a tiny flap like a 'little leaf' that opens and closes to control blood flow.