valvular insufficiency

noun

, Pathology.

abnormal closure of a heart valve resulting in failure to prevent regurgitation of blood.

Valvular insufficiency and cardiac atrophy seem to be remarkably prevalent.

An examination at this stage may reveal valvular insufficiency, cardiac hypertrophy, or pulmonary engorgement.

Such cases must be watched before one can say that true valvular insufficiency is not present.

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