Research Notes on Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. Aortic insufficiency can be due to abnormalities of either the aortic valve or the aortic root (the beginning of the aorta). ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- People with aortic regurgitation are at increased risk for developing endocarditis.1
- Affects approximately 5 out of every 10,000 people.2
- Develops gradually over decades.3
Top Resources on Aortic Regurgitation
- American Heart Association: What is Aortic Regurgitation
- eMedicine: Aortic Regurgitation Information
- Merck Manual: Aortic Regurgitation Description
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Surgery for Chronic Aortic Regurgitation
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Aortic Insufficiency
- Mayo Clinic: Aortic Valve Disease
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Heart Association: What is Aortic Regurgitation
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Aortic Insufficiency
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Aortic Valve Disease
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