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apex of the heart

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apex of the heart,
the lowest superficial part of the heart, formed by the inferolateral part of the left ventricle.


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The balloon-mounted valve was compressed to the approximate diameter of a pencil, then inserted through a small incision between the ribs and delivered through the bottom apex of the heart, where it was deployed inside of the native valve.
The Medtronic Ventor system is uniquely designed to be delivered via minimally invasive surgery through the apex of the heart.
 
 
 
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