Aortic Regurgitation
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Aortic regurgitation is a disorder of the heart's aortic valve in which it does not close completely, allowing part of the blood to flow back into the left ventricle instead of moving forward toward the body. This forces the heart to work harder.
Common symptoms: it can go unnoticed for a long time; as it progresses, fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, or a sensation of a strong heartbeat in the chest may appear.
Common causes: it is related to disorders of the valve itself or of the aortic root, whether congenital or acquired over time.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation corresponds to the cardiologist; when it presents in childhood the pediatric cardiologist is involved, and the vascular surgeon takes part in the study of the aorta. If a murmur or chest discomfort is detected, a cardiology evaluation is worthwhile.
Data on 68 doctors who treat aortic regurgitation
Which specialist treats aortic regurgitation?
Aortic regurgitation occurs when the heart's aortic valve doesn't close properly, allowing blood to leak backward. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you have fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in aortic regurgitation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Frequently asked questions
What is aortic regurgitation?
Aortic regurgitation is a disorder of the heart's aortic valve in which it does not close completely, allowing part of the blood to flow back into the left ventricle instead of moving forward toward the body. This forces the heart to work harder.
Which doctor treats aortic regurgitation?
Aortic regurgitation occurs when the heart's aortic valve doesn't close properly, allowing blood to leak backward. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you have fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, see this specialist.