The use of external coaptation is only suitable in relatively simple tibial fractures. (michigananimalhospital.com)
Degeneration of the atrioventricular valves renders the leaflets thicker and irregular, leading to insufficient coaptation of the leaflets and regurgitation of blood with accompanying enlargement of the atria and ventricles. (actavetscand.biomedcentral.com)
The thickening of the leaflets and consequent inadequate coaptation result in mitral valve insufficiency, with regurgitation into the left atrium (LA) during systole. (scielo.br)