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Aortic regurgitation
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A defect of the valve located at the offspring of the Aorta from the heart. As a result of this valvular defect, leakage of blood from the Aorta back to the left ventricle during the diastole takes place. In severe cases symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain and enlargement of the heart, can develop. If necessary, surgical treatment is applied.