Definition: Pathological condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to regurgitation. It is caused by diseases of the AORTIC VALVE or its surrounding tissue (aortic root).
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): aortic valve incompetence, aortic regurgitation, aortic insufficiency
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