MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bicuspid valve is on what side of the heart?
A
Left
B
Right
C
Neither
D
Center
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The location of the bicuspid valve is in between the left atrium and the left ventricle which are the two left chambers of the heart. The bicuspid valve consists of two valves or cusps. It ensures that the blood flows in one direction and that there is no backflow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -mitral valve: located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. aortic valve: located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

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