valvoplasty


val·vo·plas·ty

(val'vō-plas'tē), Surgical reconstruction of a deformed cardiac valve, for the relief of stenosis or incompetence. Synonym(s): valvuloplasty [valve + G. plastos, formed]

valvoplasty

(văl′və-plăs′tē)n. See valvuloplasty.

valvoplasty

Valvuloplasty Heart surgery Any procedure affecting a heart valve–eg, replacement, dilatation–for stenosis or tightening–for regurgitation or incompetence. See Balloon valvoplasty, Percutaneous balloon valvoplasty.

val·vo·plas·ty

(val'vō-plas-tē) Surgical reconstruction of a deformed cardiac valve, to relieve stenosis or incompetence.
Synonym(s): valvuloplasty. [valve + G. plastos, formed]