Aortic Valve.
The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta that normally has three leaflets (cusps). Opens to allow blood to flow into the aorta during contraction and closes to prevent backflow. The most commonly replaced heart valve.
Definition
What is aortic valve?
The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta that normally has three leaflets (cusps). Opens to allow blood to flow into the aorta during contraction and closes to prevent backflow. The most commonly replaced heart valve.
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