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The force or pressure exerted by the heart in pumping blood; pressure of the blood in the arteries.
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A non-surgical procedure, called a balloon valvuloplasty, is yet another choice for those patients who are poor candidates for surgery.
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WikipediaAortic valvuloplasty is the repair of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve. The balloon is placed into the aortic valve that has become stiff from calcium buildup. The balloon is then inflated in an effort to increase the ... Read More

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