In many cases, the aortic valve has to be replaced to correct aortic valve regurgitation.

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Aortic valve regurgitation can be eliminated with surgery, and you can usually resume normal activities within a few months.

CNN: Aortic valve regurgitation

For now, this procedure is usually limited to individuals who have a narrowed aortic valve (aortic stenosis) rather than aortic regurgitation and are considered at high-risk for surgical complications.

CNN: Aortic valve regurgitation

In the future, however, transcatheter aortic valve implantation may be an option for treatment of aortic regurgitation.

CNN: Aortic valve regurgitation