Mesh term Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty
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Description
A type of heart valve surgery that involves the repair, replacement, or reconstruction of the annuli of HEART VALVES. It includes shortening the circumference of the annulus to improve valve closing capacity and reinforcing the annulus as a step in more complex valve repairs.Browse to child terms:
Mitral Valve Annuloplasty
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