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Aortic
Regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation is leakage of the blood from
the aorta, back through the aortic valve, into the
left ventricle.
Symptoms
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Rapid heartbeat |
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Shortness of breath, especially with exercise
and sexual activity |
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Discomfort breathing in any position other
than sitting straight or standing
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Breathing difficulties during sleep, causing
wakefulness |
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Sweating |
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Chest pains, especially when lying down
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Risk Factors
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Male |
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History of rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis,
congenital defects, syphilis, chest trauma,
ankylosing spondylitis |
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