Aortic Valve Regurgitation: When To Call A Doctor
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When to Call a Doctor
Call your health professional if you have symptoms of aortic valve regurgitation such as fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath. For more information, see the Symptoms section of this topic. Your doctor will confirm whether you have valve problems or some other condition.
Acute aortic valve regurgitation comes on suddenly, with severe shortness of breath, a rapid heart rate, and lightheadedness. Acute aortic valve regurgitation is a medical emergency: Call 911 immediately.
Who to See
Health professionals who can diagnose aortic valve regurgitation include:
Once you have been diagnosed, you may be referred to a cardiologist, who specializes in heart diseases. The specialist will monitor your condition and help determine when valve replacement is needed.
| Last updated: | January 24, 2008 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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