valvular
adjective
val·vu·lar
ˈval-vyə-lər 
Examples of valvular in a Sentence
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Frequently Asked Questions Can valvular heart disease be cured?
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
For example, a common form of valvular heart disease, known as aortic stenosis, leads to narrowing of the aortic valve.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Make sure to speak with your healthcare provider about the specifics of your valvular heart disease.
— CHRISTOPHER LEE, MD
Stages and Symptoms
Many people with mild or even moderate heart valve problems don’t experience any symptoms.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
For example, a common form of valvular heart disease, known as aortic stenosis, leads to narrowing of the aortic valve.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Make sure to speak with your healthcare provider about the specifics of your valvular heart disease.
— CHRISTOPHER LEE, MD
Stages and Symptoms
Many people with mild or even moderate heart valve problems don’t experience any symptoms.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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“Valvular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valvular. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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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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