The movement and the forces involved in the movement of the blood through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Hemodynamic
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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Aorta
The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
Aortas
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Aortic Valve
The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.
Aortic Valves,Valve, Aortic,Valves, Aortic
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency
Pathological condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to regurgitation. It is caused by diseases of the AORTIC VALVE or its surrounding tissue (aortic root).