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… penis, creating an erection. Bending the implant opens a valve that releases the saline to the base of the cylinders. … the cylinders, creating an erection. Pressing the release valve on the pump moves the saline from the cylinders back … penis, creating an erection. Bending the implant opens a valve that releases the saline to the base of the cylinders. …
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… Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump On this page: Overview Overview An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps … it may be used to treat someone with an emergency heart valve problem or severe heart failure. It is only used for a …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What … Overview Open surgery is done to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm . It is called an open surgery because the … to prevent an infection. Why It Is Done Repairing an aortic aneurysm is often recommended if the aneurysm is at …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve replacement is most often done as an open-heart … types of surgery may be another option. The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart valve. The …
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… Mitral Valve Repair Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is typically done during an open-heart surgery. It repairs a mitral valve that is not working as it should. The mitral valve
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… Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is … Treatment Overview Valvuloplasty is a treatment for mitral valve stenosis . It is a procedure that widens the mitral valve so that blood flows more easily through the heart. …