valvotomy

[US]/vælˈvɒtəmi/
[UK]/vælˈvɑːtəmi/

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n.A surgical procedure to cut or open a heart valve to improve blood flow
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the surgeon performed a mitral valvotomy to treat the patient's valve stenosis.

aortic valvotomy is sometimes recommended for patients with congenital heart defects.

balloon valvotomy has become a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery.

the success rate of pulmonary valvotomy has improved significantly with modern techniques.

doctors may recommend valvotomy before considering valve replacement surgery.

the patient recovered well after undergoing a tricuspid valvotomy.

valvotomy procedures require careful pre-operative assessment.

repeat valvotomy may be necessary if the valve restenosis occurs.

the cardiology team discussed the risks and benefits of valvotomy.

emergency valvotomy was performed to save the patient's life.

valvotomy combined with medication showed better outcomes in this case.

the surgeon explained that valvotomy would relieve the valve obstruction.

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