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2. Aortic regurgitation - Wikipedia

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   Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic insufficiency (AI), 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. As a consequence, the cardiac muscle is forced to work harder than normal. [4]

3. These Are the 2 Biggest Signs of Heart Valve Damage ... - AOL

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   There are several ways that heart valves can become damaged and when this happens, it can be life-threatening. ... or leaking back, to the heart or to the lungs once the blood is pumped,” he says.

4. Aortic valve repair - Wikipedia

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   Regurgitation may also (in part) be due to congenital malformation of the aortic valve or concomitant stretching of a tricuspid aortic valve. Life expectancy may be limited by severe aortic regurgitation. The aneurysm of the ascending aorta may also become so large that it can develop rupture or dissection as life-threatening complications.

5. Aortic valve replacement - Wikipedia

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   Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure whereby a failing aortic valve is replaced with an artificial heart valve. The aortic valve may need to be replaced because of aortic regurgitation (back flow), or if the valve is narrowed by stenosis .

6. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Regurgitation occurs when a valve doesn’t close properly, leading blood to flow backward or leak into the heart chamber in between heart contractions. Atresia. Artesia is a condition in which a ...

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Your heart valves control the way blood flows in and out of your heart and through the four chambers of your heart. Valvular heart disease occurs when any of the valves in your heart are damaged.