Valvular Heart Disease: Difference between revisions

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It is of considerable clinical importance to distinguish between acute aortic regurgitation and chronic regurgitation since acute aortic regurgitation can be life-threatening if not treated immediately, in contrast to chronic regurgitation which can be tolerated for years.  
It is of considerable clinical importance to distinguish between acute aortic regurgitation and chronic regurgitation since acute aortic regurgitation can be life-threatening if not treated immediately, in contrast to chronic regurgitation which can be tolerated for years.  
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