Aortic Valve Stenosis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Is Aortic Valve Stenosis? Aortic stenosis (AS) is the narrowing of the exit of the left ventricle of the heart such that problems result. It may occur at the aortic valve as well as above and below this level. It typically gets worse over time. When the aortic valve is obstructed, the heart needs […]
Aortic Valve Regurgitation Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Is Aortic Valve Regurgitation? Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic insufficiency (AR), 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. Aortic valve regurgitation allows some of the blood that was just pumped […]