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Aortic Regurgitation
In aortic regurgitation, the aortic valve fails to close normally and, therefore, leaks. Compare the difference in the size of the opening of the valve in aortic regurgitation with that in a normal heart. Because of the leak, the left ventricle is markedly enlarged, as the aorta. The left ventricular free wall and inter-ventricular septum are of normal thickness. The pulmonary artery and right ventricle are of normal volume.
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