valve crimp section

Spanish translation: zona de pliego de la válvula

13:02 May 22, 2011
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Medical - Medical: Cardiology
English term or phrase: valve crimp section
Center balloon shaft coaxially with correctly oriented Heart Valve
on the Valve Crimp Section
Maria Bellido Lois
Spain
Local time: 15:41
Spanish translation:zona de pliego de la válvula
Explanation:
It refers to a method to implant cardiac valves, where it is folded or "crimped" before being introduced
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Carmen Gabás
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:41
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zona de pliego de la válvula


Explanation:
It refers to a method to implant cardiac valves, where it is folded or "crimped" before being introduced

Example sentence(s):
  • In the procedure, an aortic valve prosthesis crimped to fit inside the catheter is brought into aortic position and then unfolded
  • Se llega a ella a través de un catéter portador de esa válvula, que va plegada como si fuera un muelle, y se implanta por medio de un balón
Carmen Gabás
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:41
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