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Description

Aortic valve regurgitation is a condition in which the aortic valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward from the aorta into the left ventricle. This can cause the left ventricle to become overworked and enlarged, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue. Aortic valve regurgitation can be caused by a variety of conditions, including aortic valve stenosis, aortic valve prolapse, and endocarditis. Treatment for aortic valve regurgitation may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Synonyms

• aortic incompetence
• aortic insufficiency
• aortic valve incompetence
• aortic valve insufficiency
• aortic valve regurgitation
• ruptured aortic valve

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• plasma
  •      hemoglobin
• serum
  •      indirect bilirubin
  •      lactate dehydrogenase
  •      iron
  •      iron binding capacity
• urine
  •      brown urine
  •      urine color
  •      red-brown urine
  •      red urine
  •      hemoglobin
  •      iron
• whole blood
  •      mean corpuscular volume
  •      hematocrit
  •      reticulocytes
  •      erythrocytes
  •      macrocytes
  •      echinocytes
  •      hemoglobin
  •      schistocytes

Detailed Disease and Condition Information (use the search buttons below to find details on these topics)
All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: