Heart Valves 🩺🫀
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Heart valves are crucial components of the cardiovascular system that help regulate blood flow through the heart. There are four main valves in the human heart:
Tricuspid Valve: Located between the right atrium and right ventricle, it has three leaflets and prevents backflow of blood into the atrium when the ventricle contracts.
Pulmonary Valve: Situated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, this valve opens to allow blood to flow to the lungs for oxygenation, preventing backflow into the ventricle.
Mitral Valve: Found between the left atrium and left ventricle, it has two leaflets and ensures that blood flows in one direction from the atrium to the ventricle.
Aortic Valve: Located between the left ventricle and the aorta, this valve opens to allow oxygen-rich blood to flow into the aorta and prevents backflow into the ventricle.
Functions of Heart Valves:
Prevent Backflow: They ensure that blood flows in one direction, preventing any reverse flow.
Regulate Blood Flow: They open and close in response to pressure changes in the heart chambers, allowing for efficient blood circulation.
Maintain Cardiac Efficiency: Proper functioning of the valves is essential for the heart to pump effectively, maintaining systemic and pulmonary circulation.
Common Valve Disorders:
Stenosis: Narrowing of a valve, restricting blood flow.
Regurgitation: Incompetence of a valve, allowing blood to flow backward.
Prolapse: A condition where a valve's leaflets bulge back into the atrium during contraction.
Importance of Heart Valve Health:
Maintaining healthy heart valves is essential for overall cardiovascular health. Regular check-ups and monitoring can help detect any issues early, allowing for timely intervention.
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