Aortic regurgitation, incompetence or insufficiency “AR/AI” is abnormal back flow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle during diastole due to pathology affecting the valve o...
Acute AR: acute symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, or collapse
Chronic AR: asymptomatic...
Regular clinical follow-up with periodic echocardiography
BP control
Infective endocarditis prophylaxis is recommended for patients with prostheti...
60234000 Aortic valve regurgitation
194983005 Aortic incompetence, non-rheumatic
Acute AR is a surgical emergency. Timing of surgery is crucial for best outcome.
Chronic AR may remain asymptomatic for years but needs regular follow-up.
Echocardiography is the gold st...
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