Pulmonic regurgitation

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Synonyms and related terms: Pulmonary Insufficiency, Pulmonary Incompetence, Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Regurgitation, Pulmonary Valve Incompetence.

Overview
Pulmonary valve insufficiency (or incompetence, or regurgitation) is a condition where the pulmonary valve is not strong enough to prevent backflow into the right ventricle. Nearly all individuals have physiologic (trace-to-mild) pulmonic regurgitation, and the incidence increases with advancing age.

Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis | Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Chest X-Ray | Echocardiography | Severity Assessment | Pulmonary angiography