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wyatt brown
on Oct 16, 2024
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Mitral valve prolapse allows a backup of blood flow into the left atrium.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
A condition where the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.
Left Atrium
One of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left side, which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.
- Acquire knowledge on the physiological mechanisms driving blood flow within the heart.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the physiological mechanisms driving blood flow within the heart.