Aortic Valve Insufficiency Learning Center
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Aortic insufficiency is a heart valve disease in which the aortic valve weakens or balloons, preventing the valve from closing tightly. This leads to backward flow of blood from the aorta (the largest blood vessel) into... |
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Symptoms
Bounding pulse; Fainting; Fatigue, excessive tiredness; Irregular, rapid, racing, pounding or fluttering pulse; Palpi...
Causes
Aortic insufficiency can result from any condition that weakens the aortic valve. The condition causes dilation (wide...
Tests
The doctor may hear heart murmur when listening to the chest with a stethoscope. Palpation (examination by hand) may ...
Treatments
If there are no symptoms or if symptoms are mild, you may only need to get an echocardiogram from time to time and be...
Prevention
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can lead to aortic insufficiency. Aortic insufficie...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate aortic insufficiency may be present. Call your health care provid...
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