Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about aortic valve regurgitation:	What is aortic valve regurgitation? What causes aortic valve regurgitation? What are the symptoms of aortic valve regurgitation? What increases my risk of aortic valve regurgitation? How are chronic and acute aortic valve regurgitation different?
Being diagnosed:	When should I see a doctor? How will my doctor diagnose aortic valve regurgitation? What is an echocardiogram?
Getting treatment:	How is aortic valve regurgitation treated? How do I know when to replace my aortic valve? What happens during valve replacement surgery? What medications might I need to take for aortic valve regurgitation?
Ongoing concerns:	What are the complications of aortic valve regurgitation? How will my doctor monitor my condition?
Living with aortic valve regurgitation:	What happens in the course of aortic valve regurgitation? What happens if I decide not to have surgery after developing symptoms? What kind of treatment and monitoring do I need after surgery? Can I exercise if I have aortic valve regurgitation? How does aortic valve regurgitation affect pregnancy?

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Last updated:	February 01, 2006
Author:	Merrill Hayden
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Terrina Vail

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