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   May 14, 2022 · As your heart pumps blood, four valves open and close to make sure blood flows in the correct direction. As they open and close, they make two sounds that create the sound of a heartbeat. The four valves are the aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve and tricuspid valve. A heart murmur is often the first sign of a heart valve problem.

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   Feb 14, 2023 · The aortic valve is the final valve that oxygen-rich blood passes through before exiting the heart and coursing through the rest of the body. The valve prevents blood from flowing back to the left ...

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   The heart has 4 chambers, 2 upper chambers (atria) and 2 lower chambers (ventricles). Blood passes through a valve before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. Valves are actually flaps (leaflets) that act as one-way inlets for blood coming into a ventricle and one-way outlets for blood leaving a ...

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   Your heart’s main function is to move blood throughout your body. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also takes away carbon dioxide and other waste so other organs can dispose of them. Your heart also: Controls the rhythm and speed of your heart rate. Maintains your blood pressure.

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   May 23, 2024 · The four valves in order of circulation are: Tricuspid Valve. Has three leaflets or cusps. Separates the top right chamber (right atrium) from the bottom right chamber (right ventricle). Opens to allow blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. Prevents the back flow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

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   Aug 5, 2015 · There are 4 valves of the heart, 2 on the left side and 2 on the right side. The left side of the heart can be thought of as the hearts powerful engine. Each side of the heart has a collecting chamber on top (atrium), and a pumping chamber on the bottom (ventricle). There is a valve between the upper and lower chamber, and there is a valve ...

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   What role do heart valves play in healthy circulation?

   • Watch an animation of the heart valves. What role does each play in healthy circulation? The four valves in order of circulation are: Has three leaflets or cusps. Separates the top right chamber (right atrium) from the bottom right chamber (right ventricle). Opens to allow blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

   Roles of Your Four Heart Valves - American Heart Association

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   How does a heart valve work?

   • Opens to allow blood to leave the heart from the left ventricle through the aorta and the body. Prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle. The valve is properly formed and flexible. The valve should open all the way so the blood can pass through. The valve should close tightly so no blood leaks backwards into the chamber.

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   What are heart valves?

   • The heart has 4 chambers, 2 upper chambers (atria) and 2 lower chambers (ventricles). Blood passes through a valve before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood.

   Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves - Health Encyclopedia

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   What is the main function of the heart?

   • Your heart’s main function is to move blood throughout your body. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also takes away carbon dioxide and other waste so other organs can dispose of them. Your heart also: Controls the rhythm and speed of your heart rate. Maintains your blood pressure.

   Heart: Anatomy & Function - Cleveland Clinic

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   What is the function of a aortic valve?

   • Aortic valve: This valve has three leaflets. They open to let blood flow from your heart’s left ventricle to the aorta. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It brings oxygenated blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aortic valve prevents backward flow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

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   Normal valves have 3 flaps (leaflets), except the mitral valve. It only has 2 flaps. The 4 heart valves are: Tricuspid valve. This valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Pulmonary valve. The pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Mitral valve. This valve is located between ...