What is aortic regurgitation?
Aortic regurgitation, also known as aortic insufficiency, is a heart condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle of the heart. In many patients with this condition, it is chronic, with a gradual onset and slow emergence of symptoms. People can also develop acute aortic regurgitation, usually as a result of trauma or disease, in which case the onset is rapid and the patient usually requires prompt treatment.
