Aortic regurgitation epidemiology and demographics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.
In developing countries, rheumatic disease is the most common cause of aortic insufficiency and may present in second or third decade of life. While in western countries where rheumatic disease is rare, aortic insufficiency may be due to congenital(bi-cuspid valve) or degenerative disease which may present in fourth or sixth decade. Endocarditis and aortic dissection being other causes.