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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
What is an aortic valve?
The function of the aortic valve and its role in controlling blood flow from the heart is clearly explained. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull describes the normal structure of the valve and why it is vital for healthy circulation.
Transcript
The aortic valve is the door that lets the blood from the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, out of the heart into the main blood vessel, the aorta.
Most people are born with an aortic valve that's composed of three leaflets.