Leaflet Disruption Due To Calcification

Preferred Label : Leaflet Disruption Due To Calcification;

NCIt definition : The disturbance of a cusp of a heart valve secondary to the accumulation of calcium on the valve tissue. This most often results in stenosis of the valve.;

Details

Origin ID

C50864;

UMLS CUI

C1708667;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Cardiovascular System [NCIt concept]
- Heart [NCIt concept]
- Respiratory System [NCIt concept]
- Thoracic Cavity [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Disease or Syndrome [UMLS semantic type]

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