Aortic regurgitation causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [3]; Usama Talib, BSc, MD [4]
Overview
The pulmonary valve and its function of allowing blood to the lungs for nourishment was first described by Hippocrates. Erasistratus, mentioned the involvement of the pulmonary valve in the unidirectional flow. Realdo Colombo described the pulmonary circulation for the first time.
Historical perspective
- The pulmonary valve and its function of allowing blood to the lungs for nourishment was first described by Hippocrates. [1]
- Erasistratus, mentioned the involvement of the pulmonary valve in the unidirectional flow.[1]
- Mondino de Luzzi designed the sketch of the pulmonary valves in the anatomical position for the first time.
- Realdo Colombo described the pulmonary circulation for the first time.[1]