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Aortic regurgitation is the backward flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole due to an incompetent aortic valve. It can be caused by conditions like rheumatic heart disease, infective endocarditis, trauma, or Marfan syndrome. Over time, the left ventricle must work harder to compensate for the backflow of blood, which can lead to ventricular dilation and heart failure if left untreated. Symptoms include a bounding pulse, chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Diagnosis in
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- Sanjeet Sah
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