Pathophysiology of Aortic Regurgitation

This infographic details the progression of aortic regurgitation (AR) from early mild stages to decompensated severe AR. In early AR, there is minimal volume overload, and patients remain asymptomatic. Acute severe AR causes rapid volume increase, leading to cardiogenic shock and potential pulmonary edema. Chronic severe AR involves compensatory eccentric hypertrophy to preserve left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), while decompensated AR sees decreased LV compliance and dilation, leading to heart failure symptoms and a chronic decompensated state.

Produced by: Dr. Evelyn Song | Dr. Karan Desai

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