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Aortic valve regurgitation - aortic regurgitation - aortic insufficiency or aortic incompetence |
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Aortic valve regurgitation - aortic regurgitation - aortic insufficiency or aortic incompetence
Risk factors Aortic regurgitation is most common in men between the ages of 30 and 60. However, women and those younger than 30 can be affected too. Your risk is greater if your aortic valve has already been damaged by some other condition, such as endocarditis or rheumatic fever. You also have an increased risk if you were born with a unicuspid or bicuspid aortic valve. Doctors can detect this condition by listening to heart sounds with a stethoscope and with the aid of medical tests. In addition, anyone with Marfan syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis or syphilis is at risk of developing a leaky aortic valve. When to seek medical advice Take the signs and symptoms of aortic regurgitation seriously and see a doctor right away if they develop. Sometimes the first indications of aortic regurgitation are those of its major complication, congestive heart failure. Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure — a serious condition — include fatigue, shortness of breath, and swollen ankles and feet.
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