Aortic Orifice (Noun)
Meaning
The orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully inspected the aortic orifice to check for any blockages that might impede blood flow to the aorta.
- In cardiac catheterization, a thin tube is inserted through the aortic orifice to access the aorta and examine the coronary arteries.
- A congenital heart defect in the aortic orifice can significantly increase the risk of heart disease later in life.
- During cardiac arrest, CPR techniques may include chest compressions to pump blood through the aortic orifice and into the aorta.
- A thorough echocardiogram is often performed to examine the structure and function of the aortic orifice in patients with suspected heart conditions.