Aortic valve incompetence: A condition characterized by an inability of the aortic valve to function effectively. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Aortic valve incompetence is available below.
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Backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle, owing to imperfect functioning of the aortic semilunar valve. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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