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Aortic regurgitation
When the valve dividing the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle) and the main artery that leads to the body (the aorta) doesn't close properly, causing blood to flow backward into the left ventricle.
Is a type of:Valvular heart diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Chest
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