Symptoms & Risk Factors of Aortic Regurgitation

Symptoms

  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath, especially with exercise and sexual activity
  • Discomfort breathing in any position other than sitting straight or standing
  • Breathing difficulties during sleep, causing wakefulness
  • Sweating
  • Chest pains, especially when lying down

Risk Factors

  • Male
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Congenital defects
  • Syphilis
  • Chest trauma
  • Ankylosing spondylitis