valvular
adjective
val·vu·lar
ˈval-vyə-lər 
Examples of valvular in a Sentence
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There are currently no effective treatments for severe CVI of the deep vein system caused by valvular incompetence and the Company estimates that there are approximately 2.5 million new patients each year in the U.S. that could be candidates for the VenoValve.
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Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
Patients who’d had previous heart failure, valvular defects, cancer or other causes of hypertension were disqualified.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
One study, conducted at three different primary care clinics in the U.S., found that an AI program evaluating sound data from a stethoscope detected 94.1% of cases of valvular heart disease, compared to just a 41.2% detection rate by medical professionals using a standard stethoscope.
—Bysage Lazzaro, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2023
However, a recent study contests its safety for use in valvular heart disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
Biden has several minor medical conditions he is treated for: non-valvular atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat; hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol; gastroesophageal reflux; seasonal allergies; spinal arthritis; and mild sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet.
—BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
At the time, Biden was said to be under treatment for four different conditions: non-valvular atrial fibrillation -- a type of irregular heart rhythm, hyperlipidemia -- higher concentrations of fats or lipids in the blood, gastroesophageal reflux and seasonal allergies.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2021
Among them are coronary artery disease, heart attack, enlarged heart, valvular heart disease, a heart defect present at birth and electrical problems in the heart.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Oct. 2021
Next, doctors would look for structural problems, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or any increased thickness or dilation of the heart, along with any valvular problems.
—ABC News, 13 Jan. 2023
Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
Patients who’d had previous heart failure, valvular defects, cancer or other causes of hypertension were disqualified.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
One study, conducted at three different primary care clinics in the U.S., found that an AI program evaluating sound data from a stethoscope detected 94.1% of cases of valvular heart disease, compared to just a 41.2% detection rate by medical professionals using a standard stethoscope.
—Bysage Lazzaro, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2023
However, a recent study contests its safety for use in valvular heart disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
Biden has several minor medical conditions he is treated for: non-valvular atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat; hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol; gastroesophageal reflux; seasonal allergies; spinal arthritis; and mild sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet.
—BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
At the time, Biden was said to be under treatment for four different conditions: non-valvular atrial fibrillation -- a type of irregular heart rhythm, hyperlipidemia -- higher concentrations of fats or lipids in the blood, gastroesophageal reflux and seasonal allergies.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2021
Among them are coronary artery disease, heart attack, enlarged heart, valvular heart disease, a heart defect present at birth and electrical problems in the heart.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Oct. 2021
Next, doctors would look for structural problems, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or any increased thickness or dilation of the heart, along with any valvular problems.
—ABC News, 13 Jan. 2023
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valvular
adjective
val·vu·lar
ˈval-vyə-lər
: of, relating to, or affecting a valve especially of the heart
valvular heart disease
Medical Definition
valvular
adjective
val·vu·lar
ˈval-vyə-lər
1
: resembling or functioning as a valve
established a valvular connection to the esophagus
2
: of, relating to, or affecting a valve especially of the heart
valvular heart disease
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