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Comprehensive Guide to Pulmonary Regurgitation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostics, and Treatment

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Explore an in-depth understanding of pulmonary regurgitation. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and preventive measures for this heart valve disorder.

Understanding Pulmonary Regurgitation: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Introduction

Pulmonary regurgitation is a heart valve disorder characterized by the backward flow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle due to incomplete closure of the pulmonary valve. This article provides an in-depth overview of the condition, including its causes, risk factors, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options. Patients experiencing symptoms of pulmonary regurgitation should seek medical advice to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

Definition and Description of Pulmonary Regurgitation

Pulmonary regurgitation occurs when the pulmonary valve, which separates the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, fails to close completely. This incomplete closure allows blood to flow backward into the right ventricle, increasing the workload on the heart and potentially leading to {heart failure} if left untreated.